Japan Wedding photographer
Editorial, cinematic wedding photography across Japan: Kyoto, Tokyo, Mount Fuji and beyond. A Japan-based, bilingual team fluent in English and Japanese.
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Elopement & Intimate Wedding Photography in Kyoto, Tokyo, Mt Fuji & Across Japan
Hello! I'm Sofia Hiramatsu, a wedding photographer based in Japan. Since 2014 I've photographed weddings and celebrations with a docu-editorial approach, working in both film and digital to create imagery that feels timeless, modern and deeply personal. For couples marrying in Japan, whether a shrine ceremony in Kyoto, a luxury hotel celebration in Tokyo, or a destination wedding with guests who've flown across the world, I offer a seamless, bilingual experience and photography that captures the emotion, beauty and character of your day with authenticity and refinement.
Based in Japan + Bilingual team
We live and work in Japan, fluent in both English and Japanese, so your wedding day belongs entirely to you while we quietly bridge every conversation, custom and detail in the background.
A team and a network, all in place.
Our in-house planner handles your timeline, permits and legal guidance, while our English-speaking hair-and-make-up artist and trusted vendor network make every detail feel seamless.
Photographs worth crossing the world for
Published in British Vogue and shaped by a decade of weddings across Japan, Asia and Europe, I blend film and digital with a fashion-forward edge, creating images that feel less like wedding photos and more like stills from your life.
The Experience
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From our first conversation, your day is shaped with intention. Pre-shoot consultation and vision-setting, a personalised timeline built around the light and your locations, and scouting across Japan to find the settings that feel like you.
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The parts most couples dread, handled in Japanese on your behalf. Permits secured, marriage and legal guidance provided, and full coordination and liaison with your shrine, venue and every vendor, so nothing is lost in translation.
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No nervous salon chair on your wedding morning. An English-speaking hair and make-up artist experienced with every hair type and skin tone, plus kimono dresser and styling referrals from a trusted local network.
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A decade of editorial experience behind every frame. Full film and digital coverage, with hand-finished editing in our fashion-forward docu-editorial style.
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Your images, beautifully delivered. A private online gallery and high-resolution photographs with full print rights, so your day is yours to hold, print and share forever.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Spring (late March to April) for cherry blossom and autumn (November to early December) for foliage are the most sought-after, and both book out far ahead. Winter and early summer offer quieter, beautifully cinematic conditions.
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Yes. We photograph shrine ceremonies, kimono and shiromuku styling and the san-san-kudo ritual, and liaise with your shrine in Japanese so nothing is lost in translation.
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Yes. We're based in Japan and travel nationwide (Kyoto, Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Nara, Hakone and beyond) as well as across Asia and Europe for destination weddings.
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Many couples hold a symbolic ceremony in Japan and complete the legal marriage at home. We can guide you through the ward-office process and liaise with officials in Japanese on your behalf.
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All our collections are custom and tailored to each couple. Wedding collections start at [CONFIRM ¥/USD].
Your story deserves to be told beautifully.
My calendar typically books out 6 months to 1 year in advance, with Spring and Autumn being my busiest seasons. To secure your preferred date, I recommend getting in touch as early as possible.