You are getting married, congratulations! You may be wondering what this elopement thing is? An elopement wedding, such as Tokyo elopement wedding, is an intentionally small, authentic wedding celebration in which the couple is the focus of the day. There's no big production imposed by "how everyone does it", nor the expectations of what the wedding should look like. Most often it's just you and your partner, but you can even bring your closest family and friends if you want to share those intimate moments with the people who support you. In short, it is the most intimate, personal wedding experience - an adventurous Tokyo elopement for example - for two people entering their married life.
No matter what brings you to Japan, its culture, food, tradition, or life circumstances, you can choose the location that resonates with the two of you the most. For some couples it's standing at the top of dormant volcano, for some is the tropical feel of the Okinawan islands, or rugged nature of Hokkaido, and for some it's the vibrant atmosphere of the bustling cities like Tokyo or Osaka, or the spirit of the bygone times merging with the present, such as Kyoto.
Tokyo elopement gives you freedom to be yourselves on your most important day, and we are here to support you in shaping your dream and make it a reality.
If you are thinking of a big city elopement, we’ll introduce you to our vision of Tokyo elopement packages to get you started. Whether you are attracted to neon lights of Shinjuku, bustling streets of Shibuya, or the contrasting serenity of Japanese gardens scattered throughout the city, and all areas interwoven with shrines big and small, Tokyo has a wide variety of locations to make your Tokyo elopement adventure an unforgettable experience.
Numerous flower festivals starting with cherry blossoms in the spring, or summer street festivities will create a perfect atmosphere and a backdrop to your city elopement. If you are a nerdy type, buzzing Akihabara, Shinjuku neon-lit streets will make you feel like it’s all there just for you. Or you can combine bits of all of these in one, two, or even three days that will be uniquely YOU. Once Tokyo feels right, the next step is shaping a day that actually works here. Our team brings planning, photography, cinematic film and local coordination together, helping with locations, timing, trusted vendors and the practical details that can be difficult to manage from overseas.
Our Tokyo elopement packages are shaped around each couple rather than a fixed itinerary. We don’t repeat the same experience twice, because the locations, pace, ceremony, people and details should reflect what matters to you.
Planning is built into the experience from the beginning. We can help coordinate hair and makeup, florals, ceremony elements, transportation and other trusted professionals where they support your plans — without adding things simply because they normally belong in a wedding package.
The result is a Tokyo elopement that feels considered and personal rather than pre-packaged.
Tokyo can be quiet gardens at sunrise, tiny neighborhood shrines, busy streets, rooftops and neon after dark, sometimes all in the same day. We shape the experience around the parts of the city that actually feel like you, rather than following a standard Tokyo itinerary.
Timing makes an enormous difference in Tokyo. Crowds, transportation, opening hours, permissions and light can completely change how a location feels. We plan around those realities so the day flows naturally instead of becoming a race across the city.
Your wedding shouldn't feel like an all-day photoshoot. We'll give direction when it helps and step back when it doesn't, creating photographs from what you're actually experiencing together.
Tokyo is packed with some of the best city elopement locations in Japan and we would love to help you find the most incredible spot to say your vows.
Whether you plan to elope in the vibrant streets of Shinjuku or near secluded shrine with a Japan-vibe, or in the Electric town of Akihabara, or with a view of Tokyo Tower, we can't wait to share all the ideas we have and help make your Tokyo elopement incredible. No matter what your definition of "adventure" is like, we support that vision, because it is truly YOU.