Kamigamo Shrine: prices, plans and overseas support
A World Heritage shrine in Kyoto whose wedding office explains the ceremony in English and takes enquiries through an English form. The Futaba ceremony plan is ¥363,000 including tax, with kimono rental, dressing, bridal hair and makeup and a photo album, plus a separate offering of ¥150,000–¥250,000.
From¥363,000 plan (tax incl.) + offering from ¥150,000
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Visit the official site| Type | Shinto shrine (Kyoto, World Heritage) |
|---|---|
| Area | Kamigamo Shrine (Kita-ku, Kyoto): Hosodono or the Main Hall. Up to 24 guests per side. |
| Price | Futaba ceremony plan ¥363,000 (tax incl.). Offering (hatsuhoryo): Hosodono ¥150,000 / Main Hall ¥200,000; evening 'Yoi no Yui' ceremony: ¥200,000 / ¥250,000. Reception plans at partner restaurants and hotels are extra. |
| Included | Plan: one rental bridal kimono (shiromuku, iro-uchikake or hikifurisode), groom's montsuki hakama, dressing for both, bride's hair and makeup (Western-style) with wataboshi, commemorative photo (2 poses, 1 album), family waiting rooms. Wig and kanzashi extra. The offering covers the ceremony and a gift. No reception included. |
| Languages & overseas support | An English page explains the ceremony order, and there is an English contact form (a French page too). The site does not say whether the ceremony itself is in English. |
| How to book | Book by visiting or by phone (075-748-1106). Pay the offering and a ¥100,000 deposit within 10 days of receiving the forms, or the booking is cancelled. |
| Booking timeline | Bookings open on the 1st of the month one year before. |
| Choosing outfits | Not confirmed on the official site. Ask the provider. |
| Extra charges | About 2 hours at the shrine (30 min waiting, 30 min ceremony, 30 min photos). Guests may photograph from their seats from the sake rite onward. |
| Payment | Not confirmed on the official site. Ask the provider. |
| Cancellation & changes | Offering and deposit: 50% refunded if cancelled 31+ days before, none within 30 days. Futaba plan fees: 30% from 90–31 days, 50% from 30–4 days, 100% within 3 days. |
| Photo delivery | Not confirmed on the official site. Ask the provider. |
| Weather | The procession is outdoors; bring rain gear. The order does not change in rain. |
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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