Elegant Wedding at Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

A refined wedding celebration in Kyoto with around eighty guests, set within the gardens and modern architecture of the Four Seasons.

The day began quietly with portraits in Kyoto’s traditional backstreets, before moving into a full ceremony, reception and evening celebration — music, speeches, sake barrel breaking, cake cutting and a packed dance floor.

Grand in scale, but handled with restraint.

Morning Portraits in Kyoto

We met the day before for a short session in the traditional backstreets nearby. Early light, wooden façades, no crowds. A calm moment before the larger celebration.

Ceremony & Garden

The ceremony unfolded within the grounds of the Four Seasons — contemporary design set against a historic Japanese garden. Guests gathered, vows exchanged, confetti in the garden afterwards.

Reception & Celebration

Thoughtful florals. Beautifully presented food. Speeches that felt personal. The breaking of the sake barrel brought everyone together before the evening shifted into music and dancing.

A complete wedding in every sense.

Four Seasons Kyoto as a Wedding Venue

For couples planning a larger celebration in Kyoto, the Four Seasons offers:

• A historic garden within the property

• Elegant modern architecture

• Exceptional service and cuisine

• Space for a full ceremony, dinner and dancing

Luxury without excess.

Having photographed multiple weddings at the Four Seasons Kyoto, I’m familiar with how the day flows — the light in the garden, the ceremony spaces, the transitions into the evening reception. Knowing the venue allows me to work unobtrusively and anticipate moments as they unfold. You can see more of my Japan Wedding portfolio by clicking here.

If you’re planning your own celebration here, I’d be glad to be part of it.