HAPPO-EN

Hold a wedding to remember in a beautiful 40,000 square meter Japanese garden, one of the largest in Tokyo, with a proud history of over 400 years. Choose from a ceremony in a picturesque traditional temple, in one of two chapels, or exchange your vows in front of your friends and family in a public ceremony held in a sacred hall. For the reception after the ceremony, you can choose from a variety of venues for a complete wedding package that will be uniquely yours.

We offer a choice of locations for your wedding reception, among them: a secluded traditional Japanese estate with a private garden, a luxury Japanese ryotei restaurant that has hosted distinguished guests from both Japan and abroad, a spacious banquet hall that harmoniously connects to a beautiful Japanese landscape garden, and a space that blends both Japanese and Western architecture. All feature intricate Japanese craftsmanship with exquisite attention to detail.

For traditional Japanese wedding ceremonies, there are two types to choose from—izumo-den, where the parents lead the guests on a walk across a scenic arched bridge, and ho-oh-den, where lush nature is incorporated into an ethereal ritual—both of these will bring you closer as a couple and will be remembered as a once-in-a-lifetime experience for your esteemed wedding guests.

After the traditional ceremony, the bride and groom will walk through the garden under a red umbrella, which is said to ward off evil spirits, accompanied by their parents. This custom, treasured at Happo-en, is a perfect way for the whole family to share their love and radiant happiness with all in attendance. A group photo taken with your guests, the splendid seasonal garden in the background, will be a cherished memento not only for you but also for your family and guests.

The setting for wedding photos is a vast Japanese garden measuring around 40,000 square meters, with 400 years of history woven into the historic fabric of the surrounding city. Such abundant nature is something out of a fairy tale and highly unusual in a vibrant metropolis like Tokyo. We will give you and your family happy moments, precious memories, and stunning photographs taken in this historic garden, an oasis of calm where you can forget the hustle and bustle of the city. One of the attractions of the garden for a photo shoot is that the ambience can be different depending on the photo spot you choose. In addition to the gardens, there are chapels, temples, and other magnificent photo locations to match your preferences in attire, theme, or concept, ranging from the whimsical and natural to the formal and fabulous.

The garden, whose character changes with the seasons, is one of the great attractions of a Japanese photo wedding experience. The Japanese garden is a place where you can enjoy the seasons of Japan and preserve a precious moment in your life together.