Kyoto is a world famous tourist destination with 17 world heritage sites and over 2,000 shrines and
temples
Kyoto prospered as the capital of Japan for 1,200 years and there are still many locations where you
can feel the elegance of those ancient days.
Kyoto is simply the best if you want kimono wedding photos. Koto Photo will help you capture
unforgettable moments.
Koto Photo Terms of Service
Updated Dec. 2022
Please decide on whether to postpone or cancel the photoshoot by checking the precipitation chance of Kyoto City announced by Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) at 3:00 PM the day before the shoot.
If you check the weather forecast several days in advance and decide to postpone or cancel, policies under this section will not be applicable. It will go under “2. Change or cancellation policies due to alternative reasons”, so please be careful as there are different postponement or cancellation policies and fees.
■Only applicable when the precipitation chance is 50% or
over
Please give us a phone call (not emails) no later than 4:00 PM the
day before the shoot. If we do not receive a phone call, we will presume for the shoot
to be carried out. Once a decision has been made, changes cannot be made
thereafter.
◆If the shoot is on a weekday excluding high demand season
・Postponement fee: Free (within 3 months period)
・Cancellation
fee: 15,000 JPY
◆If the shoot is on a weekend, holiday, or high demand season
・Postponement fee: 15,000 JPY (within 3 months period)
・Cancellation fee: 20,000 JPY
Suggestion: In case the appointment is the only possible date, “Iro-Uchikake” (colored
kimono with gorgeous patterns) can be worn outside with a “Wagasa” (traditional Japanese
umbrella) on a light rain day. However, there will be less photos overall and more photos
with the umbrella. “Shiromuku” (white kimono) is not permitted in the
rain, but indoor shoots can be done.
In case of change in packages or locations (e.g., cancel white kimono and only wear colored
kimono), we will refund the difference.
Our cameramen and attendants are used to having shoots in the rain as well. We will do our
best to serve you in all conditions.
Western style wedding dresses cannot be worn on muddy surfaces so necessary adjustments will
be made, such as change of shoot location.
Below are the fees for postponement or cancellation. Please give us a phone call during work hours. High demand season is Oct. 15th to Dec. 14th
◆If the shoot is on a weekday excluding high demand season
・15~2 days prior: 20,000 JPY
・1 day prior or the day of shoot: 30,000 JPY
◆If the shoot is on a weekend, holiday, or high demand season
・30~8 days prior: 20,000 JPY
・7~2 days prior: 30,000 JPY
・1 day prior or the day of shoot: 40,000 JPY
Canceling the dining option on the appointed day: 100% of the dining fee
The transfer fee for the postponement and cancellation will be borne by the customer
* For example: If the shoot is scheduled for March 20th on a Sunday, the weekend policy will be applied and the fee will begin on February 20th. Rules above will not be applicable prior to or on February 19th during work hours.
Certain shoot locations require advance payments, so these fees will not be refunded when the
shoot is canceled. If Koto Photo was responsible for this payment, we will charge that
amount.
Temples and facilities which allow
indoor
shoots cannot be postponed or canceled due to rain.
* For example: Daikaku-ji Temple, Tofuku-ji Temple, Zuishin-in Temple, Bishamon-do Temple,
Konkai Komyo-ji Temple, Tea Room and Garden, etc.
There is no postponement fee if the rescheduled date is within 3
months.
Cancellation is the same as “2. Postponement or cancellation policies due to alternative
reasons”
A tentative reservation will be made after the application fee of 20,000 JPY is paid. The reservation will be confirmed after the remaining balance is settled.
・ Please print out any desired poses. It can be discussed with
the cameraman if it is possible.
・ Big or heavy props can be used near the salon, but they cannot be taken to shoot
locations.
・ You may bring your own props. Maximum of 3 props per shooting
location.
・ The “Kin-Byobu” option, in front of a traditional Japanese golden folding screen, snaps 15
photos in different variations of the “seiza” pose, or sitting in a kneeled position.
・ The “Wa-Shitsu” package, in a traditional Japanese room, snaps 30 photos. It includes
photos in “Susohiki” poses, where we loosen the kimono string so the long sleeved kimono’s
hem can trail beautifully on the floor. Family members cannot participate in this shoot.
・ If you are planning to bring a large camera, please notify us in advance and have a
companion ready to carry it during the shoot.
・ We do no permit “Harimon”, a family emblem sticker, to be put on our “Monpuku”, male
celebratory kimono, as it will damage the kimono.
・ We will take approximately 150~230 photos. Number will vary with
different location, weather, or season.
・ You will receive an URL to download your photos in 4~6 weeks.An
expedited 7 day option is available as well.
・Photos are 300 dpi JPG images and can be printed on papers up to A3 without any problem.
・ At the time of delivery, the photos will be edited to some extent, such as skin tone. If
you have any additional requests, please let us know in advance.
Due to the nature of outdoor shooting, there may be unexpected issues which we will do
our best to handle.
We do not re-shoot for free for personal reasons after the delivery of the
photos.