Elope in Japan: prices, plans and overseas support
A bilingual husband-and-wife team in Tokyo that plans ceremony-only elopements (up to ten guests) at shrines, gardens and private houses, mainly for international couples. Elopements have no fixed packages (its 2026 guide gives ¥680,000–¥950,000 in Tokyo without kimono), while off-peak vow renewal packages start at ¥250,000.
FromVow renewal ¥250,000; elopements about ¥680,000+ (guide range)
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Visit the official site| Type | Tokyo-based elopement and vow renewal planner |
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| Area | Based in Tokyo. The site lists elopements in Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara and around Mt. Fuji, plus stay experiences in Kyoto and rural Hiroshima. Events outside Tokyo add staff travel costs. |
| Price | Elopements: no fixed packages. 2026 guide range for the couple plus up to 2 guests: Tokyo ¥680,000–¥950,000 (no kimono) / ¥770,000–¥1,300,000 (with kimono); Kyoto ¥850,000–¥1,250,000 / ¥950,000–¥1,500,000. Planning & coordination from ¥380,000. Vow renewals (off-peak only): Standard ¥250,000, Standard Plus ¥300,000, Deluxe from ¥380,000. Tax treatment not stated. |
| Included | The elopement guide range covers planning and coordination, ceremony venue, photographer, videography, staff travel, hair and makeup, and kimono rental with dressing (in the kimono range). Standard vow renewal: 1-hour private house hire, photography, personal vow exchange. Standard Plus: 2-hour venue hire, photography, officiant, Japanese-themed ceremony. |
| Languages & overseas support | Bilingual (English/Japanese) planners; the FAQ says no interpreter is needed. Shrine ceremonies are in Japanese; other venues can be in any language the officiant speaks. |
| How to book | Contact form or email, then an online meeting; date, contract and deposit follow. |
| Booking timeline | For spring and autumn, book when the calendar opens in January of the preceding year. The 2027 calendar is open. |
| Choosing outfits | Kimono is rented through partner vendors (¥130,000–¥180,000 including dressers). Formal wedding kimono is only possible in the Deluxe vow renewal, not the Standard plans. |
| Extra charges | City hall marriage registration help ¥85,000 (separate day). Shrine/temple ceremony fees ¥130,000–¥200,000. Many shrines charge a guest fee of about ¥30,000. Post-venue city shoot from ¥50,000 (1 hour). |
| Payment | Deposit on signing the contract, final balance before the event. From abroad: PayPal (credit card) or Wise; bank transfer for those with a Japanese account. |
| Cancellation & changes | Not confirmed on the official site. Ask the provider. |
| Photo delivery | Photos delivered digitally (Dropbox) up to one month after the wedding; longer for video. Vow renewal galleries in 4–6 weeks. |
| Weather | For vow renewals: many villas have indoor options and timing can be adjusted; alternatives are discussed in advance for shrines. |
Checked against the official site in October 2026. Prices and terms change, so confirm the latest details with the provider before you book.
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