Traditional Shinto Weddings for international couple in Japan
Shinto wedding ceremonies are based on the ancient Japanese Shinto tradition and can be performed even if the couple performing the ceremony is not believers in Shinto.
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A Shinto wedding is a traditional Japanese ceremony conducted in front of deities. The Shinto priest blesses and purifies the couple, who offer branches from the sacred sakaki tree and engage in ceremonial sake drinking. It embodies Shinto themes of purification and involves ceremonial sake drinking, lasting around 20 to 30 minutes.
The Flow of the Wedding Day
About the Japanese Style Wedding Ceremony
Traditionally, the religious wedding ceremony is held in Shinto style at a shrine. A Shinto priest conducts the ceremony, which is visited by close family members and friends of the couple.
In the ceremony, the couple is purified, drink a little bit of sake, and the groom reads the words of commitment. At the end of the ceremony, symbolic offerings are given to the kami (Shinto deities). The couple is dressed in traditional kimono.
What to wear for the bride, groom
At a traditional Japanese wedding, the bride and groom usually wear Japanese wedding kimono. The bride wears a white wedding kimono called “shiromuku” . He groom wears kimono, hakama (trousers), and haori (overcoat), which are usually black or gray.
If you're planning on getting married Shinto-style, you have a kimono options as a bride including the shiromuku (white kimono), or iro-uchikake (colorful kimono). The most popular option for many couples is the colorful kimono, since they translate more vibrantly in photographs.
The Flow of the Wedding Day
On the morning of your wedding day, you will come to our wedding salon. There, you will change into your kimono and receive makeup and hair styling. (Our staff can speak English, so please request any makeup or hairstyle preferences in English.) Once you are ready, we will transport you to the shrine in our car.
Upon arrival at the shrine, you will greet the Shinto priest and wait in a room. The priest will explain the wedding ceremony process to you. (This explanation can also be provided in English.) When the time comes, the wedding ceremony will begin. A shrine maiden will come to escort you.
On your wedding day, English-speaking staff, a photographer, and attendants will assist you, so there is absolutely no need to worry. Please relax and enjoy your Japanese wedding ceremony.
“The process of a traditional Shinto wedding ceremony”
1, Hachidai Shrine
八大神社
Famous for the legendary samurai Musashi Miyamoto. Photography sessions at the adjacent "Shisendo" temple gardens are also available. Hachidai Shrine website
2, Yoshida Shrine
吉田神社
A highly popular shrine featuring a magnificent vermilion main hall (shaden) that
exemplifies traditional architectural beauty. Yoshida Shrine website
3, Nishi Hongan-ji
西本願寺
A majestic venue where wedding ceremonies can be held within the precincts of a
designated World Cultural Heritage site. Nishi Hongan-ji website
4, Goou Shrine
護王神社
Located near the Imperial Palace. Rickshaw tours around the Kyoto Imperial Palace area
are available after the ceremony. Goou Shrine website
5, Munetada Shrine
宗忠神社
A scenic spot famous for cherry blossoms and autumn leaves. The row of vermilion torii gates creates a stunning background
for photos. Munetada Shrine website
6, Gokonomiya Shrine
御香宮
Renowned as the shrine dedicated to the god of safe childbirth and child-rearing, making
it a meaningful venue for starting a family. Gokonomiya Shrine website
7, Oharano Shrine
大原野神社
Features spacious grounds with a pond and a picturesque vermilion bridge. A famous spot
for both cherry blossoms in spring and autumn foliage. Oharano Shrine website
8, Okazaki Shrine
岡崎神社
Known as the "Rabbit Shrine" with cute rabbit statues. Popular for
blessings of matchmaking, marital harmony, and conception. Okazaki Shrine website
Wedding Day Rundown
The entire process can be completed within the morning.
This is the basic schedule for the wedding day, from the kimono fitting in the morning through the wedding ceremony and photo session, back to the wedding salon. The Flow of the Wedding Day
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09:00
Arrival at Salon
Please come to the wedding salon in Kyoto.
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09:15
Preparation
Kimono fitting, Professional Make-up, and Hair styling.
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11:15
Departure
Depart from the salon to the Shrine.
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11:30
Ceremony & Photo
Arrive at the Shrine. Wedding ceremony and photo session.
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13:00
Return
Back to the salon.
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13:15
Completion
Change clothes and finish.
Kyoto Mayor's Signed Marriage Certificate
As a special commemoration, receive an official certificate signed by the Mayor of Kyoto City.
*This certificate does not certify marriage under Japanese civil or family registration laws.
Total Estimation
Package overview with a clear breakdown of price range, included services, and available options.
Package Price Range
JP¥320,000 – JP¥540,000
Included Services
- Wedding Ceremony Fee to the shrine
- Wedding Kimono for Bride, Men’s Kimono for Groom
- Kimono shoes and Kimono Accessories
- Kimono Stylist
- Make-up, Hairstyling
- Photography (Photoshoot during the ceremony and photo session)
- Photo data (Approx. 150 images)
- Transportation (Wedding Salon~Shrine~Wedding salon)
Note: Our make-up artist will be following you during the photo shooting. After Photo Editing, Delivery in 4–6 weeks. (150+ High-res Digital Photographs)
Available Options
- Videographer
- Gagaku and Kagura Flute
- Shrine maiden Dance
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