If you're planning to have a pre-shoot in traditional Japanese attire in Kyoto, I highly recommend requesting the adorable traditional hairstyle by hairstylist Chihiro Sawai!

2022.11.01 published

If you're thinking of having a traditional Japanese pre-wedding photoshoot in Kyoto, look no further! ♡

Kyoto is known as the classic location for traditional Japanese pre-wedding photoshoots.

The streets of Kyoto, such as Gion, beautifully showcase traditional attire no matter where you choose to take photos. Popular spots include the eastern hills with Kiyomizu-dera, the stunning bamboo forest in Arashiyama, and the cute heart-shaped Inome window at Masugein.

Recently, with the rise in popularity of photo weddings, many brides travel from afar to photograph in Kyoto, saying, "I absolutely wanted to have my traditional attire shot in Kyoto!"

In this article, we introduce hairstylist Chiho Sawai, who is active in Kyoto. ♡

Traditional hairstyling tends to have a standardized look (like a low bun with flowers), which is lovely in its own right! However, Chiho's hairstyling captures that classic essence while also bringing out the individuality of each bride, creating styling that suits them best and looks adorable. ♡

Here, we present various styles of brides who were styled by Chiho, separated into pure white kimono and color kimono styles!

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【Pure White Kimono】

A bun style adorned with pink flowers and a tamakanzashi (hairpin). The pure white kimono is complemented with a touch of elegant violet-pink, making for a cute styling! ♡

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An elegant arrangement featuring white flowers decorating the lower part of a low bun.

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A lively design combining lavender-colored fluttery flowers with a pure white kimono! ♡

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Pairing with statice flowers creates a charming ambiance.

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This is how it looks from the left side. The statice flowers are visible from all angles, making it lovely! ♡

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A sleek flat bun adorned with red and white berries gives it a festive touch! ♡

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A bold hair arrangement inserting colors directly into the updo!

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A simple bun with orchids. ♡

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It's also adorable to pair a pure white kimono with yellow oncidium flowers. *

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If it's during the rainy season, adorning hair with hydrangeas is wonderful. Don't you think it's rare to see hydrangeas in hair?

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A large and round bun decorated with orchids and berries. It's truly a Japanese-style setup! ♡

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Creating a special feel by lifting the bangs to match a luxurious kanzashi. ♡

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Pairing dried flowers with a bun gives a more casual vibe!

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A hair arrangement draping lilac flowers. The combination with the soft lavender undergarment is lovely! ♡

A neatly styled bob with a golden hair accessory. This hairstyle is quite stylish too! ♡

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A golden hair accessory on the opposite side. *

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【Color Kimono】

Next, we will introduce hair arrangements that pair with color kimonos.

A luxurious color kimono featuring various colors with mimosa hair accessories and a bouquet! ♡

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For brides choosing vibrant yellow color kimonos, a high bun hairstyle with hair accessories gives off an energetic vibe! ♡

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A flower arrangement paired with a crimson-based color kimono. The use of branches in the decoration is unique, creating a magnificent and lovely effect! ♡

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A styling that matches the warm hues of the color kimono with flowers in the same shades. Leaving some strands out is very stylish! ♡

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Flowers are adorned on both the right and left sides.

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To accentuate the beautiful color kimono, a simple bun hairstyle complemented with two pink orchids. ♡

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You might think a ponytail doesn’t suit traditional attire... but with Chiho, it looks so refined! ♡

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A振袖 (hiki furisode) decorated with cherry blossoms, complete with kanzashi and branches of sakura!

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Here’s another styling for a振袖. Boldly decorated with red and white flowers and branches! ♡

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Stunning Styling Tailored for Each Bride ♡

We have presented Chiho Sawai's traditional styling for brides who are active in Kyoto. ♡

Although we introduced many styles, not one was the same. Chiho beautifully customizes the styling according to each bride's wishes, face shape, and chosen attire. ♩

For bookings and pricing inquiries, please DM Chiho Sawai on Instagram! ♡

➡ Chiho Sawai's Instagram

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