A Perfect Traditional Japanese Shinto Wedding
If you are planning a destination wedding, Japan ranks as one of the most romantic places. The country’s traditional type of ceremony-SHINTO WEDDING- could well be perfect celebration for you!
Testimonials
We had a fantastic wedding. The organization was excellent and the day went flawlessly. The Wakon style staff were very helpful, friendly and easy to communicate with. We would both really recommend using this company if you want to have a Japanese style wedding in Japan, especially if you are foreigners. Our coordinator Etsu also speaks great English so no need to worry if you can’t speak Japanese!
Kate & Ivan (September30th,2021 Tokaebisu Shrine)
You can chose the following shrines.
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Tokyo area
・Yushima Tenmangu shrine
・Nakano Numabukuro Hikawa shirine -
Kyoto area
・Nashinoki shrine -
Fukuoka area
・Sumiyoshi shrine
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What is a Shinto Wedding?
A Shinto wedding is a traditional marriage ceremony that takes place at a Shinto shrine using a Shinto priest in Japan.
Bride and Groom are dressed in traditional Japanese wedding attire called the Kimono.
The bride is wearing Shiromuku(White kimono) or Iro-uchikake(colored kimono) and Wataboshi(hood) or Tsunokakushi(silk paper hat) on her head.
The groom is wearing black or colored Montsuki Haori(Kimono jacket) and Hakama pants.
No matter what nationality you are, it is possible to celebrate your marriage in the traditional Shinto style.
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ABOUT US / WAKON STYLE
WAKON STYLE is committed to ensuring the most beautiful and romantic traditional Shinto Wedding for you.
We have a lot of experience in coordinating Shinto weddings at shrines, dealing with more than 1,500 couples a year.
You can choose your venue from over 200 shrines and temples.
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Ceremony at Shrines or other venues
❖Wakon ceremony plan 220,000yen (includes tax /English Interpreter for wedding day)
❖Wakon ceremony + Photo-shooting plan 275,000yen (includes tax /English Interpreter for wedding day)
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Includes:
・Traditional Japanese wedding Kimono
・Kimono accessories
・Kimono dressing
・Hair & make-up for bride
・Brides assistant(Japanese speaking staff)
・Planning and coordination
・Free consultation by email or online(ZOOM)
・Temporary booking for Shrines or other venues.
Ceremony fees for shrines and temples are not included.
You can choose Shiromuku(White Kimono) or Iro-uchikake(Coloured Kimono)
Shiromuku(White Kimono)
or
Iro-uchikake(Coloured Kimono)
Montsuki Haori Hakama
(Haori Jacket, Kimono and Hakama pants)
Hair accessory (Artificial Flower)
Brides assistant
Kimono Dressing
Hair & Make-up for Bride
Other accessories for Bride and Groom Kimono.
(not include undergarments)
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Sample Wedding Day Timeline
10:00 Hair and Make-up begins
11:00 Bride and Groom get dressed
12:00 travel to wedding venue
(It depends on venues)
12:10 Portraits at shrines or other venues
13:00 Ceremony begins
13:30 Ceremony ends, family photo or more couple's photo.
Steps for the Shinto wedding
(Ceremony may slightly vary depending on shrines.)
Before the Ceremony
About 30 minutes before ceremony
- Explanation of the ceremony in waiting room
Ceremony
1. Purification Rite
- all in attendance stand and bow to be symbolically purified
- Shubatsu
2. Prayer
- Shinto priest announces the marriage of the bridal couple to the shrine altar
- All attendance stand and bow
- Norito-sojo
3. Exchanging of Sake
- The bride and groom take turns sipping 3 times from cups of 3 sizes: small, medium and large
* The first two times, the cup is raised to one’s lips. The sake is only drunk at the third sipping.
- San San Kudo
4. Exchanging of rings
- Yubi-wa Kokan
5. The Wedding Vows
- Seishi Sodoku
6. Presenting the Sakaki Branch
- Ritual representing the safe end of the ceremony
'- Couple receives the sakaki branch from the shrine maiden and places it at the altar
'- Couple bows twice and claps twice
- Tamagushi Hoten
7. Guests drink Sake
- All in attendance drink sake in celebration
- Shinzoku-hai
8. Ends
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Other testimonials
I was quite nervous about having a shrine ceremony as I'd never actually seen one before, but the staff were absolutely wonderful, and spent time practicing the different steps with us so we knew what to expect! Due to the pandemic our friends and family were unable to attend, but the staff live streamed the ceremony over zoom for us which allowed people to share the moment with us. It was an amazing experience being able to participate in my husband's culture, and the kimono was absolutely gorgeous, even if it was extremely heavy!
We are very grateful to the staff for all their help and expertise, and would thoroughly recommend to anyone looking for a ceremony or photo shoot experience in Japan.
2021/11/28 Nagahisa & Helen(England) 住吉神社(福岡)Sumiyoshi shrine at Fukuoka
We had a fantastic wedding. The organization was excellent and the day went flawlessly. The Wakon style staff were very helpful, friendly and easy to communicate with. We would both really recommend using this company if you want to have a Japanese style wedding in Japan, especially if you are foreigners. Our coordinator Etsu also speaks great English so no need to worry if you can’t speak Japanese!
Kate & Ivan (September30th,2021 Tokaebisu Shrine)
Having a traditional Japanese wedding in Kyoto was something I was dreaming of, but not being in japan physically I wasn’t sure how realistic that idea was. Well that idea has come alive in real life thanks to Inoue san and her team! I had the most beautiful wedding at A beautiful shrine in Kyoto with the backdrop of the colour changing leaves. It was not possible without your help: thank you so much!! I’ve chosen the kimono to wear and the package was reasonable too when compared to other agencies. I would love to do another one for our tenth anniversary. Thank you once again for your friendly and professional work!!
Cheers :)
2022,11,23 Nashinoki shrine(梨木神社 京都)Anthony & Julie
因為我從小都很喜歡日本文化,一直以來神道式儀式都是我夢寐以求的,慶幸我的另一半都很喜歡日本文化。
所以我們的共識,就是能夠舉行一個神道式儀式,繼而我們於網絡上找到你們,亦很慶幸能夠找上你們,從選擇計劃,服裝,井上小姐都很貼心服務我們,而過程都沒有因為我們選擇怎樣的計劃而態度有所不同。
那怕語言上的關係不是太順利進行溝通,但井上小姐都很有耐心為我們講解,協調所有事情,更特定在福崗專程來到京都為我們作翻譯,這是令我意想不到的,她大可以安排一位下屬前來處理,但她仍親自前來協助,最後行禮的過程亦十分順利,我和丈夫都十分感激,我們都十分推薦各位外國情侶若有興趣舉行神道式儀式可以選擇他們,我覺得不會令你失望。
Since I was young, I have always been fascinated by Japanese culture, and the Shinto-style ceremony has always been a dream of mine. Fortunately, my partner also loves Japanese culture. So our consensus was to have a Shinto-style ceremony, and we found you online. We are very fortunate to have found Etsuko , from choosing the plan, the costumes, and Etsuko's thoughtful service. Even though the language barrier made communication a bit difficult, Etuko was patient in explaining everything to us and coordinating everything. She even traveled to Kyoto to help us as a translator, which was unexpected but greatly appreciated. The process of the ceremony went very smoothly, and my husband and I are very grateful. We highly recommend foreign couples who are interested in having a Shinto-style ceremony to choose Wakon Style services. We believe that they will not be disappointed.
2023.03.08 Alicehale & Ronald
【Nashinoki shrine 梨木神社】
We were looking for a company in Japan that can communicate in English and able to arrange a Shinto wedding ceremony to foreigners and we found this Wakon style which gave us a VERY GREAT SERVICE!!!Staff named Inoue Etsuko (井上悦子) is the one who contacted us and were the one who arranged and organized our Shinto marriage from start to the end of process, without Inoue-san the ceremony wouldn't be happended so we are glad that we got a great and professional service from her. Thank you to Inoue-san and Wakon style company for arranging such a wonder monent in our life :)
2023,5,23 Nanasha shrine
(七社神社 東京)
Tomapat & Sarinya
My wife and I had an excellent experience working with Wakon Style Weddings in planning our Japanese-style wedding. I am able to speak very little Japanese, but the wedding coordinator, Etsu-san, was able to explain the ceremony process, as well as translate any Japanese written or verbal instructions, to us in English. All of the staff were extremely knowledgeable of Japan, from its beautiful locations and shrines to its sophisticated culture, and were very patient when working with us to understand and appreciate Japan. The photographer was nothing short of amazing. She took some of the best pictures I have ever seen and was extremely energetic, which helped us stay excited through the entire day. Finally, at the end of the day, when the staff found out that we needed to walk a long way to the nearest bus station, the staff went above and beyond to find someone willing to drive us all the way to the station so that we would not have to walk in the rain. The ceremony was an amazing experience, and my wife and I are deeply grateful to Japan and to Wakon Style for helping us create memories that we hope to share with our kids someday.
2023,5,14 Oharano shrine
(大原野神社 京都)
Jetsy & Brandon
The staffs were really professional. Although we were not good at Japanese, they had staffs who spoke fluent English. They also helped me to liaise with the other parties which didn't have Engish-speaking staffs.
Date:December 03,2023
Marco & Elizabeth Keina様 (香港)
We had an excellently-organized wedding with Wakon Style at the Yushima Tenmangu Shrine in Tokyo, which was actually a surprise for the bride. Everything went as planned and we are very happy with the provided services. The interpreter was very kind and the hairdresser had an enormous patient with our requests. Overall we strongly recommend to rely on Wakon Style for your Shinto wedding in Tokyo.
August 20, 2024
Steps for the preparation
Step.1:CONTACT
Step.2:FREE CONSULTATION
Step.3:RESEARCH
Step.4:PRE-BOOKING FOR WEDDING LOCATION
Step.5:CONTRACT
Step.6:FINDING THE PERFECT WEDDING KIMONO
Step.7:DETAIL THE PLAN
Step.8:PAYMENT OF THE BALANCE
Step.9:WEDDING DAY
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