ELOPEMENTS IN JAPAN

Eloping is not about doing less. It is about choosing with intention.

At 37 Frames, we design elevated elopements in Japan for couples who want a deeply personal experience – one shaped by place, presence, and meaning. These are not reduced weddings or pre-set packages. They are thoughtfully crafted celebrations, created with the same care and depth as our larger events.

An elopement allows space. For your words. For the setting. For the moment to unfold without performance or expectation.

Japan offers an extraordinary canvas for this kind of experience. Mountains, forests, shrines, coastlines, cities – each with its own rhythm, customs, and atmosphere. We plan with this in mind, allowing place to guide the tone and flow of the day rather than treating it as a backdrop.

Our Approach to Elopements

Every elopement we design begins with conversation.

We take the time to understand who you are, what you value, and how you want your commitment to feel. From there, we curate locations, experiences, and timelines that align with your vision and with the realities of Japan itself.

Our bilingual, international team guides the process with clarity and cultural fluency – translating not just language, but expectations, customs, and nuance. The result is an elopement that feels effortless, grounded, and unmistakably yours.

Styles of Elopements We Design

Rather than categories or packages, we think in experiences. Some elopements lean romantic and quiet. Others are adventurous, cultural, or contemporary. Many combine elements of several worlds.

Romantic Elopements

Cherry blossom forests, coastal sunsets, mountain landscapes, or refined city settings. Romance, for us, is not about spectacle – it’s about atmosphere, light, and intimacy.

Traditional Shrine Elopements

A Shinto shrine elopement in kimono is a deeply ceremonial experience. From the ritual of dressing to the cadence of the ceremony itself, these elopements are rooted in tradition and cultural respect. We work closely with shrines and specialists to ensure the experience is authentic, considered, and meaningful.

Secluded & Nature-Led Elopements

Remote forests, lakesides, hot springs, rural landscapes. For couples seeking privacy and stillness, we curate locations that feel removed from the world, while remaining accessible and respectful of local customs.

Adventurous Elopements

For those drawn to movement and landscape, we design elopements that incorporate hiking, seasonal environments, or travel across regions. These are carefully planned experiences, balancing adventure with flow and intention.

Contemporary, Art & Culture-Driven Elopements

Modern architecture, art spaces, design-led hotels, or city experiences that reflect contemporary Japan. These elopements are highly curated and editorial in feel, shaped around aesthetics, story, and experience rather than novelty.

What Sets Our Elopements Apart

We do not offer high-volume elopement packages or formulaic timelines.

We work in a boutique, bespoke way, taking on a limited number of elopements each year so that every couple receives our full attention.

Each elopement is:

Designed, not assembled
Grounded in place, culture, and season
Planned with the same depth as a full wedding
Documented with intention and craft

Begin Your Elopement Journey

If you’re drawn to an elopement in Japan that feels elevated, intentional, and deeply personal, we would love to begin a conversation.

Not about what’s possible.

But about what’s right for you.

REAL ELOPEMENTS IN JAPAN
Every elopement we design is shaped by place, season, and story. Here are a few examples of how that looks across Japan – each one entirely different, each one deeply personal.