"Not in a Dress, But Embracing Traditional Attire! Exploring Brides in Kimono Engagement Shoots at Popular Locations in Marunouchi and Nihonbashi ♡"

【Tokyo's Popular Filming Locations】 Marunouchi and Nihonbashi

The entire area of Marunouchi and Nihonbashi in Tokyo is incredibly beautiful, stylish, and has many historical buildings and spots within walking distance.

It’s so popular as a pre-wedding location that there are days when more than 30 couples are being photographed in a single day.

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How about taking photos in traditional Japanese attire...?

The standard for pre-wedding photography in Marunouchi is basically to head out in Western attire (tuxedo and dress), but...

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Taking photos in traditional Japanese attire (wafuku) in the Marunouchi and Nihonbashi location is also very lovely ♡

It's quite rare to see pre-wedding photos in traditional attire at this location...

Starting with the Tokyo Station building, popular filming spots include the Meiji Life Insurance Building, the Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum, and the Wadakuramotogezbo,

When heading towards Nihonbashi, you find the Kirin statue and the Bank of Japan’s main office, which have a retro and classic atmosphere that I think perfectly suits traditional attire, don't you think?

For example, you can capture wedding photos like this ♩

Actual photos of brides who took pre-wedding photos in traditional attire in Marunouchi and Nihonbashi ♡

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A vibrant red color of the uchikake beautifully stands out against the backdrop of Tokyo Station ♡

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The pink uchikake is cute too ♡

If you look closely at the background, the Japanese flag is displayed, indicating that the shooting day might have been a holiday, enhancing the festive atmosphere.

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In front of the imposing Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation ♡

The black uchikake gives a chic and elegant atmosphere.

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Night location pre-wedding shoots in traditional attire are also wonderful ♡

The white of the shiromuku (pure white wedding kimono) shines brightly and beautifully, just like a wedding dress ♡

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Near the Palace Hotel, at the gazebo by Wadakuramon.

This seated pose also feels refreshing in traditional attire? ♡

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Marunouchi Nakadori is also a staple spot.

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In front of the Kirin statue in Nihonbashi ♡

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Lining up with the Kirin statue makes for a visually appealing composition ♡

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The red awning (terrace roof) in front of Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store is also a perfect backdrop for pre-wedding photos in traditional attire ♡

When the groom is in Western attire only＊

Upon researching, I found couples where the bride is in traditional attire while the groom is in Western attire (tuxedo) for their photoshoot.

The combination of Western and Japanese styles is lovely ♡

You can capture photos that evoke a sense of Taisho Roman, as if you’ve time-traveled 100 years back.

There are also brides who wore a visiting dress for the engagement ceremony and planned their pre-wedding shoot at that time.

If you're having an engagement meeting near Tokyo Station, planning such an engagement shoot afterward sounds fun too ♡

Pre-wedding shoots in traditional attire in Marunouchi and Nihonbashi＊

Most people tend to think that pre-wedding shoots in Marunouchi and Nihonbashi are done in tuxedos and wedding dresses…!

However, I realized that pre-wedding photos in traditional attire are also incredibly lovely and fitting!

"I will wear a wedding dress and color dress on my wedding day, but I want to wear traditional attire for the pre-wedding shoot... but I also want to go to the popular Marunouchi area... ♡"

For brides who feel this way, how about trying a pre-wedding shoot in traditional attire in the Marunouchi and Nihonbashi area? ♩

➡ A summary of classic filming locations in Nihonbashi

➡ A summary of classic filming locations in Marunouchi