LA-VIE FACTORY: prices, plans and overseas support
A Japanese pre-wedding studio with 20 salons and over 200 locations across Japan. Location plans start at ¥396,000 with outfits or kimono, hair and makeup, an interpreter and transport, and studio plans at ¥165,000 before tax. Its FAQ says you can contact it in Japanese, English or Chinese.
From¥165,000 before tax (studio)
Chinese: yesEnglish: yesKimono: yesInterpreter: yesTransport: yes
Visit the official site| Type | Japanese pre-wedding and wedding studio |
|---|---|
| Area | 200+ locations across Japan, with area pages for Hokkaido, Sendai, Tokyo, Yokohama, Chiba, Saitama, Mt. Fuji, Nagoya, Niigata, Nagano, Karuizawa, Kanazawa, Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Okayama, Matsuyama, Fukuoka, Kumamoto and Okinawa. 20 studios in Japan. |
| Price | Basic ¥396,000 / Standard ¥550,000 (no peak-season or weekend surcharge). Contracts signed by December 10, 2026: Basic ¥374,000, Standard ¥517,000. Studio plans: STUDIO-BASIC ¥165,000 / STUDIO-STANDARD ¥220,000 before tax. |
| Included | Basic: 1 outfit (Western or kimono) with a free upgrade, bride's hair and makeup, groom's hair styling, silk bouquet, interpreter, 4–5 hours, 1 location, transport between salon and location, 150 photo files, 10 retouched photos. Standard: 2 outfits, 7–8 hours, 2 locations, 300 files, 20 retouched. The FAQ also lists an album. |
| Languages & overseas support | The FAQ says you can contact it in Japanese, English or Chinese. Plans include an interpreting assistant. |
| How to book | Online form. In Taiwan, plans are also sold through Velvet Hour. |
| Booking timeline | Apply at least 2 months ahead. |
| Choosing outfits | Choose from photos about 3 months before the shoot, and try it on the day before. Rental sizes: bride bust 72–111 cm, waist 52–91 cm, hip 75–116 cm, shoes 22–25 cm; groom height 160–180 cm, waist 72–100 cm, shoes 24.5–29 cm. Outside this range, bring your own. |
| Extra charges | Two kimono instead of Western + kimono: +¥33,000. Making-of movie ¥165,000; night shooting or an extra location ¥44,000 (50 photos, 1 hour); extra casual outfit ¥66,000; hair and makeup artist nomination ¥38,500; upgraded photographer nomination costs extra. |
| Payment | 25% of the total when you book; the balance at least 60 days before the shoot. Bank transfer only. |
| Cancellation & changes | 60+ days before: first change free, then 10% each time; cancellation 25%. 59–30 days: change 25%, cancel 50%. 29–4 days: change 50%, cancel 100%. Within 3 days: change 80%, cancel 100%. |
| Photo delivery | Photo files in about 1 month, album in about 3 months. |
| Weather | Seasonal scenery such as cherry blossoms, autumn leaves, lavender and snow is not guaranteed. |
Checked against the official site in October 2026. Prices and terms change, so confirm the latest details with the provider before you book.
Also see：Velvet Hour × LA-VIE FACTORY
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