Elope in
Tokyo.
Intimate ceremonies at private temples, traditional gardens, and secret shrines — guided by a local team who know Japan the way no travel agent ever could.
Access
We secure exclusive permits at shrines and temple gardens rarely open to the public. No tour groups. No strangers. Just the two of you, the ancient stone, and the light filtering through a forest that has stood for three centuries.
Barrier
Aiko, our Tokyo-based planner, is a Japanese citizen fluent in English. The negotiations, the cultural protocols, the vendor relationships — handled entirely by someone who lives here and understands both worlds completely.
First
We are photographers before we are planners. Every venue, every hour of your day, every location transition is chosen for how it will look, feel, and be remembered. Light is the material we work in.
Days
Combine a morning shrine ceremony in Tokyo with Kamakura’s coastal light at golden hour. We build your day as a curated journey, moving through landscapes and atmospheres that no single venue could provide.
For Couples Who Want Something Real
You did not fly to Japan to stand in a hotel ballroom.
You came for the extraordinary.
Planning a wedding in a foreign country, in a language you do not speak, through a culture you are still discovering, is genuinely difficult. Most international couples either give up on the dream or hand it to a generic agency that treats them like a transaction.
We built Nomad Weddings Japan specifically for couples like you. International, curious, in love with Japan, and unwilling to settle for a package that could have been photographed anywhere in the world.
Our team are English-speaking Japanese locals who have spent years building relationships with venue managers, shrine priests, and ceremony officiants across Tokyo and Kamakura. When you work with us, those relationships work for you.
There are no hidden fees, no surprises on the day, and no moment where you feel like a tourist at your own wedding. We handle every detail so that the only thing you have to do is be present for the most important day of your lives.
Tokyo Elopement
Venues
Each location is personally scouted and selected for its light, its history, and the feeling it creates.
Kanagawa Samurai Estate
A privately held samurai estate in Kanagawa with original Edo-period architecture, walled gardens, and direct coastal access. One of the most extraordinary ceremony settings in the greater Tokyo region.
Kawagoe, Saitama
Known as Little Edo, Kawagoe is a beautifully preserved historic town one hour from Tokyo. Its ancient temple grounds offer intimate ceremony spaces surrounded by Edo-era streetscapes and centuries-old stone lanterns.
Tokyo, Japan
The energy of central Tokyo as your backdrop. Shibuya crossing at dusk, the grandeur of Tokyo Station, and the timeless silhouette of Tokyo Tower — urban Japan at its most iconic.
Tokyo Elopement
Packages
Three curated packages, each built around one of our signature Tokyo locations. Every detail handled by our local team.
enquire for full pricing details
- Elopement planning — scheduling and vendor management
- 4 hrs wedding photography attendance
- 200+ high-res digital photos delivered via online gallery in 6–8 weeks
- Photographer travel costs
- Travel by taxi — costs included
tailored to your vision and date
- Elopement planning — scheduling and vendor management
- On-site coordinator — Japanese staff member, English-speaking
- 3.5 hrs wedding photography attendance
- 200+ high-res digital photos delivered via online gallery in 6–8 weeks
- Crew travel costs
- Transport for 2 from Tokyo to Kanagawa
- Japanese Samurai Estate venue permit
built entirely around your requirements
- Elopement planning — scheduling and vendor management
- On-site coordinator — Japanese staff member, English-speaking
- 3.5 hrs wedding photography attendance
- 200+ high-res digital photos delivered via online gallery in 6–8 weeks
- Crew travel costs
- Transport for 2 from Tokyo to Kawagoe
- Kawagoe Temple venue permit
All packages include a pre-trip consultation call. Pricing confirmed on enquiry. Add-ons available including videography, hair and makeup, legal marriage registration, and kimono styling.
Three steps to
your Tokyo elopement
Send us an enquiry with your dates, your vision, and what matters most to you. We respond within 48 hours with a personalised proposal.
Your dedicated planner handles venue permits, vendors, timing, and every logistical detail. You arrive in Japan with nothing to worry about.
On the day, we guide you through every moment. You are present. We handle everything else. Your photos arrive within four weeks.
What our couples say
James and Aiko are the most genuine people — I was honoured to have them make our day so special. Aiko greeted us and whisked us away to get hair and makeup done, even bringing snacks so we didn’t get hungry. James let us choose our ceremony spot, and Aiko came with us to every location holding our bouquets, keeping our daughter occupied, and making sure we didn’t have to worry about a thing. This team couldn’t have made our day any better, easier, or more personal.
Thank you so much for sending over the photos, we love them! Can’t wait to share with our family and friends. Thank you for being a part of the day with us — it was truly the best day of our lives.
Thank you again for capturing this special day for us! All the photos came out so perfectly and we truly love them ❤️
Local. Fluent. Present.
We are not
a travel agency.
We live here.
Every member of our Japan team is a Japanese local, fluent in English, and deeply embedded in the local wedding and events industry. The language barrier, the cultural nuances, the venue negotiations: all of it is handled by someone who understands both worlds completely.
Everything you
need to know
Your Tokyo elopement
starts with a conversation.
Tell us your dates, your vision, and your questions. We respond within 48 hours with a personalised proposal — no pressure, no obligation, just a genuine conversation about making your day extraordinary.