[Osaka] 15 recommended wedding photography locations in Osaka and the surrounding area!!

• Table of Contents
• Osaka City Chuo Public Hall
• Expo Commemoration Park
• Osaka
• New World
• Nakanoshima Island
• Tsurumi Ryokuchi
• Itami
• Rinku Marble Beach
• Wedding photo spots in neighboring prefectures
• Harborland (Kobe, Kobe Hyogo Prefecture )
• Former Foreign Settlement (Kobe, Kobe Hyogo Prefecture )
• Takaharu ( Hyogo Prefecture, Kamikawa Town Prefecture)
• Awaji flower gallery ( Awaji Island , Hyogo Prefecture )
• Around Yasaka Pagoda (Kyoto)
• Ranzan(Kyoto)
• Important points to note
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Osaka City Chuo Public Hall

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Osaka City Chuo Public Hall , a nationally designated Important Cultural Property, is a Neo-Renaissance style facility with beautiful Aka and white colors.

If you take wedding photos in front of this stately building, you can take stylish and cool photos. At night, the building is lit up, allowing you to take beautiful photos that are different from those taken during the day.

Please note that you will need to apply for permission to film in advance. The application must be in Japanese, but don't worry, our photographers at Capture My Japan will apply for you!

Osaka City Central Public Hall

1-1-27 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, 530-0005

Osaka City Central Public Hall stands in the center of the big city, in the Kita-ku district of Osaka City, on the island of Nakanoshima, with the Dojima River to the north and the Tosabori River to the south.

Expo Commemoration Park

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At Osaka Expo Park , flowers bloom in every season: cherry blossoms and tulips in spring, sunflowers in summer, cosmos and roses in autumn, and camellias in winter. You can take photos surrounded by seasonal flowers, making it the perfect place for a cute wedding photoshoot.

There is also a Japanese garden within the park, so it is recommended for those who want to wear a kimono and take photos with a Japanese feel.

However, please note that you must apply to the park in advance to take photos, and the application fee is expensive (32,000 yen). Also, you cannot take photos that include the Tower of the Sun. However, if you use Capture My Japan, a photographer will handle the application for you, so don't worry!

Osaka

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Osaka is a city lined with tall buildings, but Osaka is a space that makes you feel as if you have traveled back in time.

It is famous for its beautiful cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in autumn, making it the perfect location for a traditional Japanese wedding photoshoot. Although an admission fee is required, Nishinomaru Garden in the park is especially recommended. This is a lawn garden with a beautiful view of the castle tower, and in spring you can take photos with the cherry blossoms.

Please note that if you wish to take wedding photos at Osaka, you will need to submit a permission application and pay the usage fee (2 hours: 10,870 yen) at least 2 weeks prior to the shoot. Capture My Japan If this is the case, don't worry, the photographer will handle the application process on your behalf.

Osaka Castle Park

540-0002 1 Osaka Castle, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture

Osaka Castle Park is a beautiful park centered around the historic Osaka Castle. Osaka Castle is known as one of Japan's three greatest castles, and its castle tower has been restored and is open to tourists as a museum. Inside the park, there are stone walls and historical buildings that retain the atmosphere of the Edo period, allowing visitors to enjoy a leisurely stroll through history. Especially during the cherry blossom season, the entire park is filled with blooming cherry blossoms, and you can enjoy the beauty of the cherry blossoms reflected in the moat. Osaka Castle Park, where history and nature are in harmony, offers visitors a peaceful and quaint moment.

New World

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If you want to take photos in a lively, flashy, Osaka-like atmosphere, we recommend Shinsekai !!

Among the areas in Shinsekai where Tsutenkaku Tower, the symbol of Osaka, is located, Tsutenkaku Minami Hondori is a perfect place for sightseeing and photography, with Tsutenkaku towering Oku colorful signs.

It's a popular tourist spot in Osaka, so if you want to take photos in a less crowded environment, it's best to go early in the morning, but if you want to take photos in a lively environment with a moderate number of people, it's best to go before noon.

Nakanoshima Island

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This area, which is sandwiched between two rivers, is home to several historic retro buildings, including the Osaka City Chuo Public Hall mentioned above. This area is popular for street wedding photography in a stylish atmosphere.

Nakanoshima Island Park also has a rose garden, which is in full bloom from early May to early June and late October to mid-November. Be sure to check it out too.

Nakanoshima Park Rose Garden

1-chome, Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 530-0005

Tsurumi Ryokuchi

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Tsurumi Ryokuchi is a park where you can enjoy flowers all year round, such as cherry blossoms and violas in the spring, roses and salvia in the summer, cosmos in the fall, and camellias in the winter.

If you take wedding photos in a flower field, you are sure to get very cute and gorgeous photos. There is also a grassy area, a windmill, and rows of zelkova and poplar trees, so it is recommended for those who want to take photos in a park in Osaka. It is rare for a park to have beautiful scenery in any season, so you can approach the shoot with peace of mind.

Please note that in the case of wedding photography, you will need to apply for photography in advance and pay an application fee. If you request it from Capture My Japan , the photographer will handle all the necessary procedures in Japanese on your behalf!

Itami

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Itami is located on the border between Osaka and Hyogo Prefecture, and only domestic flights depart and land there.

Just beside the southern end of the runway at Itami is a place called Senrigawa Dote . It's a great spot for watching planes, and is known to all Japanese airplane enthusiasts. Planes fly right in front of the place, so it's crowded with people with cameras every day.

Couples who love airplanes should definitely try taking their wedding photos here. The collaboration with the impressive planes is sure to create a photo that travel and airplane lovers will love. Since only domestic flights depart and arrive here, the fact that only Japanese aircraft such as ANA and JAL pass by makes for a very Japanese-style photo.

Osaka Itami Airport

560-0036 555 Hotaruike Nishimachi 3-chome, Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefec...

Osaka Itami Airport spans the cities of Toyonaka and Ikeda in Osaka Prefecture, and Itami in Hyogo Prefecture, and only operates domestic flights.

Rinku Marble Beach

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Rinku Marble Beach is a beautiful beach located in a corner of Rinku Park in Osaka. The white marble that covers the beach and the blue of the sky and sea bring out the beauty of the dresses, making it a perfect place for wedding photography.

Also, Kansai International Airport is located just across the sea, so if you time it right you might be able to take photos with an airplane in the background.

If you would like to have a photographer take your photo at Rinku Park, including Marble Beach, you may need to apply in advance and pay an application fee (1,740 yen). If you request your photo taken through Capture My Japan , the photographer will take care of all the necessary paperwork in Japanese on your behalf!

Rinku Marble Beach

7-1 Rinkuoraiminami, Izumisano-shi, Osaka 598-0047

Wedding photo spots in neighboring prefectures

While Osaka is a great place to take wedding photos, there are many other locations around Osaka that are also suitable for photography.

All of these locations are easily accessible from Osaka, so be sure to consider the places introduced below as your options.

Harborland (Kobe, Kobe Hyogo Prefecture )

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It is no exaggeration to say that the view from Harborland is the most famous in Kobe. It is also a popular location for wedding photography, and the view at night is especially beautiful and romantic.

Large-scale renovation work will begin in 2021, and the Port Tower, which has been hidden for a long time, will finally reopen in April 2024! Why not take your wedding photos at Harborland, where you can once again enjoy the beautiful scenery?

However, to photograph weddings in Harborland, you will need to apply in advance. Applications are divided by area, and it can be somewhat difficult for people unfamiliar with the area to apply, so we recommend getting someone who is familiar with applying on your behalf. If you request photography through Capture My Japan , the photographer will handle all the applications on your behalf!

Kobe Harborland

650-0044 1-chome Higashikawasakicho, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefect...

Harborland is a port area where multiple commercial facilities are located. A recommended tourist spot here is the Kobe Tile Refining Warehouse.

Former Foreign Settlement (Kobe, Kobe Hyogo Prefecture )

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The former settlement has a history of about 150 years, and was described in the English newspaper "The Far East" at the time as "the most beautiful and well-designed settlement in the Toyo." Many buildings from that time still remain today.

Lined with stately stone modern buildings, this is a recommended photo spot for those who like a classical atmosphere.

You can also walk or take a taxi to Harborland, which we introduced earlier, so it would be a good idea to take photos of the former foreign settlement there as well.

Takaharu ( Hyogo Prefecture, Kamikawa Town Prefecture)

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Mine Takaharu is a Takaharu covered with silver grass, covering an area of ​​approximately 90 hectares. From spring to summer, the land spreads out in vivid green, and in autumn, it turns golden. If you take wedding photos here, you will definitely get fantastical photos that make you feel like you have entered a painting.

However, please note that the road is closed during the winter (December to late March).

Mine Takaharu is a prefectural natural park, so if you want to take wedding photos there, you will need permission from Hyogo Prefecture. It takes some time for permission to be granted after application, so we recommend that you apply at least two weeks before the shoot. If you request photography through Capture My Japan , the photographer will handle all the applications on your behalf.

Awaji flower gallery ( Awaji Island , Hyogo Prefecture )

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Awaji Hanasajiki is a park in the northern part of Awaji Island, with flower fields spreading across a Takaharu that gently slopes down to the sea. The flowers that bloom change with the seasons, so you can encounter beautiful scenery no matter when you visit. And admission is free!

This is a recommended location for those who dream of taking wedding photos surrounded by flowers. The types of flowers that bloom change depending on the season, so the colors and atmosphere of the photos also change. Be sure to consider the best time to visit based on the type and color of your favorite flowers.

To take wedding photos or take photos with a photographer, you must apply at least two weeks in advance. Please note that you may be refused on days when the park is closed or when an event is being held. If you request a photo shoot through Capture My Japan , the photographer will handle all applications on your behalf.

Awaji Hanasajiki Park

2805-7 Kusumoto, Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture

Around Yasaka Pagoda (Kyoto)

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Kyoto is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Japan. If you want to take wedding photos in a setting that is more Kyoto and Kyoto-like, we recommend the area around Yasaka Pagoda . It would also be nice to take photos in traditional Japanese clothing.

One of the attractions of this area is the many photo spots, including the road where you can see Yasaka Pagoda right in front of you, and Yasaka Koshindo , a colorful temple famous for being very photogenic.

In some locations, wedding photography is prohibited or there are restrictions on the time of day, so it is best to hire a photographer who is accustomed to photography in Kyoto. At Capture My Japan , we have photographers who are accustomed to photography in Kyoto, so you can rest assured.

Ranzan(Kyoto)

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Ranzan , a popular tourist destination in Kyoto , is recommended for wedding photography in traditional Japanese clothing.

The bamboo forest path , which is a beautiful tunnel of greenery, is a popular photo spot in Ranzan. There are also many other photo spots in the area, such as Kimono Forest , which is lined with pillars designed with traditional Kyoto dyeing techniques, Togetsukyo Bridge, which is a representative spot of Ranzan, and other temples.

However, since it is a very popular tourist destination, it is always crowded no matter when you visit... If you want to take wedding photos in Ranzan, it is best to do it early in the morning when there are fewer people.

Arashiyama

616-0007 Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

In Arashiyama, the trees change color beautifully in autumn, making the Bamboo Forest Path and Togetsukyo Bridge look gorgeous. You can enjoy the autumn leaves in a variety of ways, such as from the Sagano Torokko Train or viewing the colorful trees at the Sogenchi Garden of Tenryu-ji Temple, a World Heritage Site. Kyoto is very popular in autumn from both within Japan and overseas, but if you are worried about crowds, we recommend sightseeing early in the morning. Visiting early, especially just after the temples open, will allow you to enjoy sightseeing in relative peace and quiet.

Important points to note

If you are planning on shooting a wedding in Japan, here are some points you should be aware of. Please read them carefully before shooting.

Filming permit application

In Japan, when shooting wedding photos, you need to apply for permission in advance in most locations except for public roads. In some cases, permission is granted immediately, while in other cases it can take more than two weeks. It is a good idea to decide on the shooting location early.

Please also note that in some locations you may be required to pay an application fee.

Most locations only accept filming applications in Japanese. It can be difficult to submit filming applications in Japanese, but at Capture My Japan , photographers will submit filming applications on your behalf, so don't worry.

Time of day

Another thing to keep in mind is the time of day you should take your photo. Popular photo locations, including in Osaka, are often also popular with tourists. In order to take photos in a relaxed atmosphere and avoid disturbing other tourists, it's best to take your photos at a time when tourists are visiting.

Also, there are some places, such as some photography locations in Kyoto, where photography is prohibited during times when there are many tourists.

In order to follow the rules and take great photos, it's a good idea to hire a photographer who is familiar with the area.

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