TraditionalUNIQUE WEDDING Takayama

US $13,000

Takayama is a small town created by traditions and culture unique to Japan.
Make the three days you spend here a ministry experience of a lifetime.

“Hida Takayama” is a mountain city in Gifu Prefecture, located in the center of Japan. The narrow streets of Sanmachi-dori, where the old townscape remains, are lined with many small museums and wooden merchant houses dating back to the Edo period.

Unique Wedding has prepared a special “accommodation” and “hospitality” for you.
The “Kusakabe Family Residence”, a nationally designated important cultural property located in the old town of Takayama, was built in 1879 and has been loved as the “Kusakabe Folk Crafts Museum”.

The TANIYA, where guests stay in the Unique Wedding Hida Takayama, is a renovated ‘detached house’ more than 100 years old next door, which is limited to one couple per day.
Takayama offers a unique, satisfying and fulfilling sightseeing experience.
Photo weddings can be held in special and atmospheric locations.
We promise that this experience will be a lifelong and precious memory for you.

Optional items that can be ordered

【Photo wedding options】

Drone video shooting (1-day plan US$2700-)
Costume change (dress/kimono US$1100-)

【Activities】

  • Tour to visit Japan’s oldest yew tree, located deep in the virgin forest of Hida
  • Tour to visit woodcutters living in the mountains and enjoy the blessings of the mountains together
  • Tour to visit the carpenters who carve the “scepter” held by the Emperor

*Reservation required in advance and details will be provided after booking.
Contents may change depending on the season.

【Arrangements for pre-night and extra nights】

*We are happy to consult with you about other travel plans.
Please feel free to contact us.

  • Menu included in the tour

    “Accommodation fee for 2 nights and 3 days
    One pair of Japanese or Western-style costume
    Hair, make-up and dressing for bride and groom (1 session)
    Location photo shoot (approximately 5 hours, 100 shots, data transfer

    *The cost of a private car for transport while shooting is included.
    Interpretation guide fee during the photo wedding”

  • Menu not included in the tour

    Costs other than those listed above, Please refer to the following as an example.

    (1) Excess baggage fees (for items exceeding the specified weight, volume, or number).
    (2) Personal expenses such as cleaning fees, telephone charges, and additional food and drink costs.
    (3) Additional charges for using a single room.
    (4) Transportation expenses between your home and the meeting/dismissal points, accommodation fees before and after the start and end of the trip, etc.
    (5) Fees for optional tours, available only to those who choose to participate
    (6) Airport facility fees, unless expressly stated as included in the brochure or other documentation.
    (7) Medical expenses and insurance premiums for injuries or illnesses, or other unforeseen circumstances.

Schedule

DAY 1

  • 114:30 - Meet and greet with Taniya staff at JR Takayama Station
    (Please let us know arrival time in advance )
  • 215:00 - Arrive at accommodation and prpceed to check-in.
    Relax in your room, explore the town at your leisure and have dinner on your own.
  • 319:00 - Enjoy a bath and relax at accommodation
  • 4Please feel free to spend time at your leisure

DAY 2

  • 15:45 - Start preparations for photo wedding (hair, make-up, dressing).
  • 28:00 - Photo wedding starts
  • 312:30 Photo wedding ends (Interpreter guide will attend up to this point)
  • 4Enjoy sightseeing in Takayama city
  • 5Please feel free to spend time at your leisure

DAY 3

  • 1Breakfast at the accommodation and proceed to check-out (~12:00)
  • 2Transfer to the next sightseeing spots from JR Takayama Station
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The Charm of Takayama

Takayama is a mountain city in Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
You can enjoy a history and culture of the castle town as well as the natural beauty of the Northern Alps
The Hida Takayama Miyagawa Morning Market is held every day in the city.
The Hida Takayama Miyagawa Morning Market is held every moring in the city.
There are delicious foods of Hida throughout the seasons and the smiles of the people, making your trip even more enjoyable.

You can also visit Shirakawa-go in about 50 minutes by car, so you can extend your stay and and include it in your plan.
Tour guides can be arranged upon request,so please feel free to contact us.

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  • The festival in Takayama
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Party Plan

Day 1

  • 14:30 -

    Taniya staff will greet the couple at JR Takayama Station
    (Please let us know in advance what time you will arrive)

  • 15:00 -

    Arrive at accommodation. Relax in your room, stroll around the town, and enjoy dinner

  • 19:00 -

    Enjoy a bath and relax at accommodation

  • Go to bed

DAY 2

  • 8:30 -

    Bride's hair and makeup starts at "Taniya"

  • 10:00 -

    Photo wedding starts (preparation scene, etc.)

  • 14:00 -

    Chinese tea ceremony starts

  • 15:00 -

    People Pre-ceremony

  • 16:00 -

    Cocktail reception

  • 17:30 -

    Changing attire

  • 17:50 -

    Move to "Ryotei Susaki" by rickshaw

  • 18:30 -

    Reception

  • 21:00 -

    Dance and social party

  • 22:00 -

    Closing

  • Go to bed

Day 3

  • Check out (~12:00)

  • Depart for next sightseeing spot from JR Takayama Station

STAY

Your own special time at the Important Cultural Property ‘Kusakabe Family Residence’.
The Kusakabe Family Residence is designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan.

It was built in 1879 by the Kusakabe family, who prospered as wealthy merchants in this area from the mid-Edo period, and is a valuable private residence that still stands today.
The bold beams and the neat shoin-style main room, which are said to be the pinnacle of private architecture, are the true essence of the Kusakabe Family Residence, which has been protected by successive heads of the family.→The dynamic beamwork and the neat shoin-style main tatami room are said to be the pinnacle of minka architecture and they have been preserved by generations of the family.
Only guests staying at Taniya can have this space exclusively for a moment.
Enjoy the beautiful fairy tale of Hida Takayama, surrender yourself to the light that shines in and the changing shadows that are created, and relax to your heart’s content.

Taniya
https://taniya-hida.com/
http://www.kusakabe-mingeikan.com/

kitchen

The kitchen, which continues from the dirt floor space, is equipped with kitchen facilities and beautiful tools that are suitable for everyday use, so you can cook your own meals.
You can enjoy freshly brewed, home-roasted coffee, make breakfast using fresh vegetables from the nearby Miyagawa Morning Market, or arrange a private meal with a chef.
(Please make the arrangements yourself or ask the concierge for assistance.)
Please feel free to enjoy the drinks provided in the refrigerator.

bath

During your stay at Taniya, you will enjoy our all-cypress baths as many times as you like.
The bathtub, sink, and adjacent toilet are all made from luxurious cypress from Hida Takayama. If you open the window facing the garden all the way, it becomes a semi-open-air bath. Surrounded by the refreshing scent of cypress, you can relax your body and mind while gazing at the seasonal flowers.

bedroom

We have carefully selected bedding to soothe your tired body and mind. The semi-double bed was made for Taniya by Takayama furniture maker Kitani, and the bedding is from Kyoto’s IWATA. Furnishings that decorate the space include a chair by Takayama furniture maker Hirokazu Kawakami, a side table by Ayumu Midorino, and a dresser by Shinjiro Ito. We promise you will wake up feeling relaxed and refreshed.

Private room

From the rooms facing the street, you can see the charming townscape of Takayama.
Feel free to use it for work, reading, etc. during your stay.
The original furniture, inspired by a lotus pond, by Takayama furniture maker “SUNGTAE” is a work of art.
It harmonizes with the interior design surrounded by Yamanaka washi paper, giving an impression of tranquility.
This is an excellent location for viewing the autumn Takayama Festival yatai parade.
During the festival, you can enjoy it as a luxurious viewing spot.
*For guests with 3 or more guests, bedding will be provided in this room or in the Japanese-style room on the first floor.

Facility details

Total floor area: approx. 130㎡
1st floor: 3 Japanese-style rooms including 1 tea room/earthen floor/bathroom/toilet/sink
2nd floor: 2 Western-style rooms (2 beds)/toilet
Parking (free)
Lounge (inside Kusakabe Folk Crafts Museum)
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms

AMENITY GOODS

Pajamas/Towels/Toothbrush/Hair dryer/Shampoo and conditioner/Humidifier/Air purifier/Refrigerator (free drinks)/Cooking utensils and tableware/Safety box

SPECIAL MOVIE

PHOTO WEDDING & ACTIVITY

Hair and make-up will be done at the accommodation.
Afterwards, the shooting team will take you to the shooting location in a car prepared by them.
Photo weddings are held at your choice of shooting spots, including Shirakawa-go, Gujo Hachiman, Takayama city, etc.
On rainy days, mainly photoshoots in Taniya.

Photo by Shuhei Yamazaki

[1 outfit plan] Shooting time is about 5 hours, 100 shots.
[2 outfit plan] Shooting time is about 8 hours, 200 shots.
Data delivery takes about 45 days.
Initial preparation time is about 120 minutes,
and changing from the first outfit to the second outfit takes about 60 minutes.

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