A Feature on Pre-wedding Shooting Locations in Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya: From Classical Buildings to Nature-Filled Islands and Beaches ♡

If You're Planning a Photo Wedding in Nagoya, Aichi ♡

To the brides in Tokai ♡

If you're doing a photo wedding within Aichi Prefecture, where would you like to go for your shoot???

Nagoya, as the prefectural capital, along with many stylish buildings and facilities, and nature-filled places both in and out of Nagoya, surely you’re already aware of these...

In this article, I will introduce recommended locations where professional pre-wedding shoots have been conducted, and where you can capture stylish photos ♡

Even if you’ve lived here forever, there might be places you don’t know about...?

Even if it's a place you know, I hope you discover how stunning photos can be taken there!

【♡】Nagoya City Municipal Administration Hall

A recommended place if you want to shoot classical wedding photos in a historical building ♡

Shots on the grand staircase are a popular composition.

The exterior is stylish.

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【♡】Nagoya Port Sea Train Land

An amusement park located in Nagoya Port.

Shooting in front of the illuminated Ferris wheel at night is a classic ♡

Photos in front of the merry-go-round can give off a Parisian vibe too ♡

The Ferris wheel has 48 gondolas, with 2 being transparent.

I want to take a wedding photo that feels like it's floating in the sky ♡

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【♡】Noma Lighthouse (Nomasaki Lighthouse)

A popular spot for photo weddings at Noma Lighthouse located in Mihama, Chita District ♡

Classic beach shots are certainly beautiful,

And modern shots on rugged rocky areas are also possible ♡

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【♡】Nagoya Castle

If you’re doing a pre-wedding shoot in traditional Japanese attire, Nagoya Castle, designated as a national historic site, is surely the first place that comes to mind.

The cherry blossoms in season are beautiful ♡

The tearoom inside the castle looks like this ♡

Many might say they’ve been to Nagoya Castle but didn’t know there was a tearoom, right?

It’s a lovely space.

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【♡】Shirotori Garden

Shirotori Garden is also a recommended place for pre-wedding shoots in traditional attire.

It’s one of the largest Japanese gardens in the Chubu region, where you can experience a charming atmosphere ♡

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【♡】Shonai Ryokuchi Park

If you’re looking for a nature-filled park for your photo wedding, Shonai Ryokuchi Park is a classic choice.

It seems like a great place for a self-photo shoot or engagement photos too! ♡

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【♡】Tokoname Rinku Beach

Rinku Beach in Tokoname City is one of the largest artificial beaches in the Tokai area.

You can take photos like this on the road in front of the sea ♡

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【♡】Sakushima

A bit further afield, Sakushima is a remote island floating in Mikawa Bay, accessible by boat.

Unique to the island, the open atmosphere feels like a travel getaway just for a shoot ♡

There are also cliff-like cave locations ♡

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Particularly recommended is this spot! The Kamome Parking Lot ♡

Taking pictures seated between the rows of realistic seagull sculptures looks cute ♡

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【♡】Irago Cape

Irago Cape at the tip of the Atsumi Peninsula is a symbolic place with a white lighthouse, offering a panoramic view from the Pacific Ocean to Ise Bay and Mikawa Bay ♡

There’s a long road reminiscent of Okinawa or Jeju Island ♡

It's also a location where you can have rustic shots on rocky areas ♡

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【♡】Osu Shopping District

Photo weddings in the historical Osu Shopping District are also wonderful, don’t you think?

It’s recommended for couples wanting to capture beloved memories in familiar streets ♡

You might be able to take emotional photos reminiscent of a film! ♡

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【♡】Toyota Stadium

If you love soccer, why not take photos at Toyota Stadium, home of Nagoya Grampus!

It seems you can also shoot at Nagoya Dome, so if you’re a Chunichi Dragons fan, definitely check it out!

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【♡】Pacific Long Beach

Pacific Long Beach in Tahara City is famous for its American West Coast vibe.

The wild feel is stylish.

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Did any of these places catch your interest?

That wraps up the recommended locations for photo weddings in Aichi and Nagoya.

Are there any places you want to visit or are curious about? ♡

Personally, I thought about wanting to take classical wedding photos at the Nagoya City Municipal Administration Hall and have a lovely trip to the natural Sakushima, capturing cute photos at the Kamome Parking Lot!

To my brides in Tokai, please use this as a reference! ♡