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A bride sitting in a hammock on the beach of Amami Oshima Amami Oshima

Photographing at "Amami Oshima",
a paradise surrounded by nature.

Amami Oshima is located about halfway between the mainland of Kagoshima and the main island of Okinawa, Japan.
Amami Oshima where a southern paradise, surrounded by nature as in Japan domestic resort and a MUST-VISIT island, the island's lush forests, beautiful coral reefs, and crystal-clear coastline are sure to attract visitors.
To make the couple's stay in Amami Oshima an even more memorable one, the photography team from Amami Oshima local persons will introduce not only photography but also useful tips on the local spots, restaurants, souvenirs, etc.

About Us

The Amami Oshima photography team are all local persons in Amami Islands only.
Our team will guide you the BEST location according to
the season and the hour only a local person knows as a photography location,
as well as our experienced photography coordinator supervises you
that strike pose make it attractive photograph and support you while pre-wedding photography,
strive to honor your requests.

Wedding Planner & Coordinator Maiko Yoshida Maiko Yoshida

Wedding Planner & CoordinatorMaiko Yoshida

After graduating from a junior college in Osaka, joined Shu Uemura Cosmetics Co., Ltd. (Japan L’Oréal Co., Ltd.). As a make-up artist dedicated to Shu Uemura, holds a make-up show in various parts of Japan.
After that, joined World Bridal Co., Ltd. After having experience as a bridal hair makeup artist, wedding planner, wedding organizer, and wedding coordinator in each resort area in Osaka, Kobe, and Bali, after launching a new Okinawa Wedding business, launching the current Asian Joy Wedding.
Established a business in Malaysia based in East Asia and produced Asian Joy Wedding.
Amami Wedding business is under development.

Plan

All prices include tax.

  • Recommended!
    Full Day
    Plan

    3 Locations in the Northern part
    of Amami Oshima
    with Specialty Lunch

    • Basic Plan

      ¥143,000

    • + Hairdo and Makeup

      ¥181,000

      [Detail]

      The following will be added to Basic Plan.

      • Hairdo and Makeup for Bride & Hair styling for Groom

        The staff will visit your staying room.

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    • + Hairdo and Makeup
      + Rental Wedding Gown

      ¥231,000

      [Detail]

      The following will be added to Basic Plan.

      • Hairdo and Makeup for Bride & Hair styling for Groom

        The staff will visit your staying room.

      • 1 Rental Wedding Gown & 1 Rental Suit

        Includes of accessories.
        Fitting day is scheduled A day before actual day.

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    Weekend & Public Holidays Charges : 10,000 yen

    Basic Plan*1
    • At 3 locations in the Northern part of Amami Oshima, 8 hours photography*2

      The Northern part: YO seashore | TOMORI seashore | MAEHIDA banyan tree | SAKIBARU beach
      [Schedule example]

    • Transportation car between hotel and photography location*3
    • Amami specialty Lunch for couple
    • Edited photographs data approx. 30 pictures
    • Non-edited photographs data taken all
    • Coordinator (English speaker)
  • Recommended!
    Full Day
    Plan

    3 Locations in the Central part
    of Amami Oshima
    with Specialty Lunch

    • Basic Plan

      ¥143,000

    • + Hairdo and Makeup

      ¥181,000

      [Detail]

      The following will be added to Basic Plan.

      • Hairdo and Makeup for Bride & Hair styling for Groom

        The staff will visit your staying room.

      × CLOSE
    • + Hairdo and Makeup
      + Rental Wedding Gown

      ¥231,000

      [Detail]

      The following will be added to Basic Plan.

      • Hairdo and Makeup for Bride & Hair styling for Groom

        The staff will visit your staying room.

      • 1 Rental Wedding Gown & 1 Rental Suit

        Includes of accessories.
        Fitting day is scheduled A day before actual day.

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    Weekend & Public Holidays Charges : 10,000 yen

    Basic Plan*1
    • At 3 locations in the Central part of Amami Oshima, 8 hours photography*2

      The Central part: OHAMA beach park | KUNINAO seashore | FUKUGI tree lane | NAGATABASHI Market
      [Schedule example]

    • Transportation car between hotel and photography location*3
    • Amami specialty Lunch for couple
    • Edited photographs data approx. 30 pictures
    • Non-edited photographs data taken all
    • Coordinator (English speaker)
  • Half Day
    Plan

    1 Locations in the Northern part
    of Amami Oshima

    • Basic Plan

      ¥105,000

    • + Hairdo and Makeup

      ¥143,000

      [Detail]

      The following will be added to Basic Plan.

      • Hairdo and Makeup for Bride & Hair styling for Groom

        The staff will visit your staying room.

      × CLOSE
    • + Hairdo and Makeup
      + Rental Wedding Gown

      ¥193,000

      [Detail]

      The following will be added to Basic Plan.

      • Hairdo and Makeup for Bride & Hair styling for Groom

        The staff will visit your staying room.

      • 1 Rental Wedding Gown & 1 Rental Suit

        Includes of accessories.
        Fitting day is scheduled A day before actual day.

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    Weekend & Public Holidays Charges : 10,000 yen

    Basic Plan*1
    • At 1 locations in the Northern part of Amami Oshima, 3 hours photography*2

      The Northern part: YO seashore | TOMORI seashore | MAEHIDA banyan tree | SAKIBARU beach
      [Schedule example]

    • Transportation car between hotel and photography location*3
    • Edited photographs data approx. 15 pictures
    • Non-edited photographs data taken all
    • Coordinator (English speaker)
  • Half Day
    Plan

    1 Locations in the Central part
    of Amami Oshima

    • Basic Plan

      ¥105,000

    • + Hairdo and Makeup

      ¥143,000

      [Detail]

      The following will be added to Basic Plan.

      • Hairdo and Makeup for Bride & Hair styling for Groom

        The staff will visit your staying room.

      × CLOSE
    • + Hairdo and Makeup
      + Rental Wedding Gown

      ¥193,000

      [Detail]

      The following will be added to Basic Plan.

      • Hairdo and Makeup for Bride & Hair styling for Groom

        The staff will visit your staying room.

      • 1 Rental Wedding Gown & 1 Rental Suit

        Includes of accessories.
        Fitting day is scheduled A day before actual day.

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    Weekend & Public Holidays Charges : 10,000 yen

    Basic Plan*1
    • At 1 locations in the Central part of Amami Oshima, 3 hours photography*2

      The Central part: OHAMA beach park | KUNINAO seashore | FUKUGI tree lane | NAGATABASHI Market
      [Schedule example]

    • Transportation car between hotel and photography location*3
    • Edited photographs data approx. 15 pictures
    • Non-edited photographs data taken all
    • Coordinator (English speaker)
  • Staying
    Plan

    Wedding photo package
    with Two(02) nights stay at Native Sea AMAMI Adan On the Beach

    • Basic Plan

      ¥149,000

    • + Hairdo and Makeup

      ¥187,000

      [Detail]

      The following will be added to Basic Plan.

      • Hairdo and Makeup for Bride & Hair styling for Groom

        The staff will visit your staying room.

      × CLOSE
    • + Hairdo and Makeup
      + Rental Wedding Gown

      ¥237,000

      [Detail]

      The following will be added to Basic Plan.

      • Hairdo and Makeup for Bride & Hair styling for Groom

        The staff will visit your staying room.

      • 1 Rental Wedding Gown & 1 Rental Suit

        Includes of accessories.
        Fitting day is scheduled A day before actual day.

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    Weekend & Public Holidays Charges : 10,000 yen
    Peak season charges : 10,000 yen

    Basic Plan*1
    • Native Sea AMAMI Adan On the Beach
      Two(02) nights stay in Beach side superior room for couple

      (02) Breakfast for couple | We can arrange an airport transfer at an additional charge

    • (01) Lunch for couple on the photography day
    • 3.5 hours pre-wedding photography at hotel facilities

      Includes of a break in between photography
      Location at Private Beach, Under ADAN tree, Room and Hotel facilities [Schedule example]

    • Edited photographs data approx. 15 pictures
    • Non-edited photographs data taken all
    • Coordinator (English speaker)
*1
  • Hairdo and Makeup by own arrangement.
  • Wedding gown or Special outfit by own arrangement.
  • Additional charges for fresh flower Bouquets & Corsage, Price depends on your requests.
  • Additional charges for Rent a Wedding gown & Suit at AMAMI OSHIMA. (Fitting day is scheduled A day before actual day.)
*2
The time includes of A break and expected traffic jam
*3
Additional company additional charges

Please feel free to ask! Online
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Map

Amami Oshima is full of photogenic photography spots!

Map of AMAMI OSHIMA Access to Amami Airport Air Route Information

⬤Northern　⬤Central　⬤Other

  • 1YO seashore

    YO seashore
    Located at the northernmost point of the Amami Oshima, the sea is surrounded by reefs, where the waves are quiet and fish gather on the shore for a peaceful time.

  • 2TOMORI seashore

    TOMORI seashore
    TOMORI seashore, nearby to Amami airport, is called the “Blue Angel”, and this beauty is breathtaking and one of the best beaches in Japan.

  • 3MAEHIDA banyan tree

    MAEHIDA banyan tree
    It is planted as a windbreak for fields and is said to be 100 years old. A line of big banyan trees is rare in Amami and it is quite spectacular.

  • 4SAKIBARU beach

    SAKIBARU beach
    The beautiful cobalt blue shoreline through a narrow road. There are relatively few tourists, so you can enjoy it as much as you want.

  • 5KURASAKI seashore
    (Native Sea AMAMI Adan on the Beach)

    KURASAKI seashore
    Native Sea Amami Adan on the Beach located in Kurasaki seashore. A superb resort with direct access to the beach from your room balcony. We offer a photography plan that includes Two nights accommodation!

  • 6Heart Rock

    Heart Rock
    Heart-shaped tide pools on the East Coast. It is popular as a hidden power spot that only appears at low tide!

  • 7HIKAN cherry blossom lane

    HIKAN cherry blossom lane
    The Hikanzakura (Japanese cherry tree) in bloom from late January to February. It is dark pink and downward facing. We can guide you to the right location for your photography.

  • 8NAGATABASHI Market

    NAGATABASHI Market
    Nagatabashi Market is that retains its old-fashioned atmosphere. It has a market with a long history. It is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. Recommended location for those who like to take photos that are unique and different from others!

  • 9OHAMA beach park

    OHAMA beach park
    This is one of the most popular seashore parks at Amami Oshima. There is a banyan garden on the site You can expect to see an impressive sunset created by the subtropical nature.

  • 10FUKUGI tree lane

    FUKUGI tree lane
    Fukugi tree lane is called "the tree that brings good fortune". This street, like a secret lane, is bathed in gentle sunlight, and the sound of the leaves swaying in the sea breeze soothes your soul.

  • 11KUNINAO seashore

    KUNINAO seashore
    The white sandy beach of seashore is beautiful. In summer, you can see the sunset, and families gather to enjoy swimming and barbecue.

  • 12KAKEROMA IslandRecommended!

    KAKEROMA Island
    20 minutes by ferry from Koniya Port in the south of Amami Oshima. Kakaroma Island is a Must Visit Spot in Amami Islands. In addition to the breathtakingly beautiful sea, 95% of the total area of the island is covered by mountains and forests, making it an unexplored region of nature. You'll be able to relax in the good old Japanese landscape, where time seems to have stopped. We're offering a Kakeroma Island photography tour!

Flow

  1. Contact us

    Please contact us using the inquiry form on this website.
    You can choose from Email, Online consultation.

  2. Online consultation

    Online tools such as Skype, Zoom, Email, etc. will be used to ask for your requests and consultations, and to create a formal quotation including options.
    Please let us know your requests photography date.

  3. Application

    When you agree with the quotation, we will send a payment request according to the specified payment method after requesting you to sign the application form and photography agreement.
    The application is completed with confirmation of payment.

    Payment method

    If you would like to pay by bank transfer, please deposit the advance payment of 30,000 yen to the designated local account. The application is completed with confirmation of payment. Please pay the remaining balance at least 2 weeks before the photography date.

    If you wish to pay by credit card Please pay the amount stated in the quotation in a lump sum.
    We will send an invoice for your payment request to the email address you provided.
    The application is completed with confirmation of payment.

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  4. A week before departure day

    We will send the "Photography confirmation" and "Photography schedule" to the email address. Please check the contents as the items to bring are listed according to the arrangement. If you choose to rent a wedding gown services, please refer to be bringing in items.

    Groom(PDF)Bride(PDF)

  5. A day before photography day

    If you are arranging a local rental gown, we will do it on the day before photography day. Please bring the necessary items for rental.
    Only hotels stay in the North and Central parts of Amami Oshima can be picked up at your hotel. However, if you go out for sightseeing or have lunch, dinner after fitting your gown, please come to the wedding gown salon with your own rent-a-car.
    We will inform you of the address of the wedding gown salon.
    The rental gown will be brought to your room by the coordinator on the photography day.
    Due to weather condition, may postpone only 01 time within further 6 months period without any charges unless our photography team available when requested day, must notice made by A day before photography day 12noon.

    Please be sure to read through the following before making a reservation.

    In case of rain shooting

    Amami Islands has a subtropical ocean climate, Surrounded by the warm sea, it is hot and humid It is characterized by high rainfall throughout the year.

    Even if the booked photography date is rain forecast, it never not bad luck, it's most likely to rain in Amami Islands. As long as outdoor photography is possible, photography as planned even in rainy weather. Please decide to postpone in case of rain by customer self.

    The postponement acceptable within further six months period only 01 time. And it is assumed that the photography team has vacancy. Must notice by a day before 12 noon.

    Non refundable cancellation of photography booking.

    Even if it rains, we will do our best to support photography in that situation.

    If you want to avoid worries until the actual date, Please consider to book a plan with two nights accommodation that always as scheduled even in rainy weather, according to the weather, We will support photography right on schedule.

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  6. Actual day of photography

    At the time stated in the "photography schedule"
    The photography team will come up your room.
    We read through the photography time flow with the photographer, and start photography.
    When arranging hairdo and makeup, the staff will come up your room.
    Your own hair and make-up arrangement, please do it by starting photography.

  7. Delivery photographs data

    After the photography day, it will be uploaded to the online gallery in about 3 weeks.
    We will inform you by email, so please look forward to it.
    The online gallery is valid for 3 weeks from the date of notification.
    Download the photographs data certainly and keep it in a safe place.

Please feel free to ask! Online
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Guide

TRAVEL by AIR

The estimated prices and airlines of Amami Oshima are as follows.

AIRLINES Route Time required One-way fare
Japan Airlines(JAL) HANEDA (Tokyo)
↓
→ Amami-Oshima		 approx. 2.5hours 25,000yen
ITAMI (Osaka)
↓
→ Amami-Oshima		 approx. 1.5hours 18,000yen
Peach Aviation(APJ) NARITA (Tokyo)
↓
→ Amami-Oshima		 approx. 2.5hours 7,200yen
KANSAI (Osaka)
↓
→ Amami-Oshima		 approx. 1.5hours 5,750yen
Skymark(SKY) HANEDA (Tokyo)
↓
→ Amami-Oshima
1 stop at KAGOSHIMA airport		 approx. 3.5hours 13,000yen
Kobe (Hyogo)
↓
→ Amami-Oshima
1 stop at KAGOSHIMA airport		 approx. 3.5hours 9,000yen
Ryukyu Air commuter(RAC) OKINAWA
↓
→ Amami-Oshima		 approx. 1hour 15,000yen

*Subject to change depending on season.

A Means of Transportation

Amami Oshima is a large island with a circumference of about 286 miles.
There are many sightseeing spots and many mountains,
so if you want to go sightseeing a lot, it is recommended to travel by car.
There are many around the airport and in Naze,
so you can rent them when you arrive by plane or ferry.
Make an early reservation once the schedule is decided!

Rent a car Price Mini / Compact
(Seating capacity 5 seats)
TOYOTA Rent a car 12,650yen / per night
Times CAR RENTAL 8,000yen / per night
SAIGO Rent a car 5,000yen / per night
AMAMI Rent a car 4,000yen / per night

*Exclusive of insurance / compensation systems
*Subject to change depending season

Public Bus / Taxi

SHIMA bus https://shimabus.co.jp/
TANAKA Taxi https://www.tanakataxi.com/

Please feel free to ask! Online
Consultation

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Schedule Example of "3 Locations in the Northern part of Amami Oshima"

A day before actual day (in case of add onʼs Rent a Wedding Gown)

3:00pm Wedding gown fitting at rent a wedding gown shop
5:00pm Back to staying hotel after gown selection

On the Actual day

9:00am A services of Hairdo and Make up at staying room (in case of add onʼs hairdo and make up services)
10:00am Change to a Wedding Gown / Greeting from Photographer at the room.
10:30am Heading to Photoshoot location by our transportation car.
11:00am Photography session first round (SAKIBARU beach or TOMORI seashore)
0:30pm Finish up photography session first round.
1:00pm Lunch time *you may change to cozy outfit for lunch time.
3:00pm Heading to next location. Change to Wedding Gown inside of portable tent
3:30pm Photography session second round (MAEHIDA banyan tree or Sugar cane field *only summer season)
4:00pm Finish up photography session second round
4:30pm Heading to final location
5:00pm Photography session final round (TOMORI seashore or YO seashore)
6:30pm Finish up back to the hotel
We will collect rented a wedding gown after photography session if you choose these services, do not left any personal belongings.
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Schedule example of "3 Locations in the Central part of Amami Oshima"

A day before actual day (in case of add onʼs Rent a Wedding Gown)

3:00pm Wedding gown fitting at rent a wedding gown shop
5:00pm Back to staying hotel after gown selection

On the Actual day

9:00am A services of Hairdo and Make up at staying room (in case of add onʼs hairdo and make up services)
10:00am Change to a Wedding Gown / Greeting from Photographer at the room.
10:30am Heading to Photoshoot location by our transportation car.
11:00am Photography session first round (OHAMA sea park or KUNINAO seashore)
0:30pm Finish up photography session first round.
1:00pm Lunch time *you may change to cozy outfit for lunch time.
3:00pm Heading to next location. Change to Wedding Gown inside of portable tent
3:30pm Photography session second round (FUKUGI tree lane or OHAMA sea park)
4:00pm Finish up photography session second round
4:30pm Heading to final location
5:00pm Photography session final round (KUNINAO seashore or NAGATABASHI market)
6:30pm Finish up back to the hotel
We will collect rented a wedding gown after photography session if you choose these services, do not left any personal belongings.
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Schedule example of "1 Locations in the Northern part of Amami Oshima"

A day before actual day (in case of add onʼs Rent a Wedding Gown)

3:00pm Wedding gown fitting at rent a wedding gown shop
5:00pm Back to staying hotel after gown selection

On the Actual day

9:00am A services of Hairdo and Make up at staying room (in case of add onʼs hairdo and make up services)
10:00am Change to a Wedding Gown / Greeting from Photographer at the room.
10:30am Heading to Photoshoot location by our transportation car.
11:00am Photography session.
Please select either SAKIBARU beach or TOMORI seashore or MAEHIDA banyan tree or YO seashore.
0:30pm Finish up photography session.
1:00pm Back to the hotel
We will collect rented a wedding gown after photography session if you choose these services, do not left any personal belongings.
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Schedule example of "1 Locations in the Central part of Amami Oshima"

A day before actual day (in case of add onʼs Rent a Wedding Gown)

3:00pm Wedding gown fitting at rent a wedding gown shop
5:00pm Back to staying hotel after gown selection

On the Actual day

9:00am A services of Hairdo and Make up at staying room (in case of add onʼs hairdo and make up services)
10:00am Change to a Wedding Gown / Greeting from Photographer at the room.
10:30am Heading to Photoshoot location by our transportation car.
11:00am Photography session.
Please select either OHAMA sea park or KUNINAO seashore or FUKUGI tree lane or NAGATABASHI market.
0:30pm Finish up photography session.
1:00pm Back to the hotel
We will collect rented a wedding gown after photography session if you choose these services, do not left any personal belongings.
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Schedule example of photography session in the hotel facilities

A day before actual day (in case of add onʼs Rent a Wedding Gown)

3:00pm Wedding gown fitting at rent a wedding gown shop
5:00pm Back to staying hotel after gown selection

On the Actual day [Morning photography session]

9:00am A services of Hairdo and Make up at staying room (in case of add onʼs hairdo and make up services)
10:00am Change to a Wedding Gown and photography session at the room.
10:30am Start to photography session at Native sea Amami on the beach
10:30am-Private beach photography
11:30am-A break
0:00pm-Under ADAM tree photography
0:30pm-A break
1:00pm-in the hotel facilities
* Subject to change above schedule without notice
1:30pm Finish up photography session. Back to the staying room.
We will collect rented a wedding gown after photography session if you choose these services, do not left any personal belongings.
2:00pm AMAMI OSHIMA specialty Lunch for couple at hotelʼs restaurant [Forest]

On the Actual day [Evening photography session]

11:30am AMAMI OSHIMA specialty Lunch for couple at hotelʼs restaurant [Forest]
0:30pm A services of Hairdo and Make up at staying room (in case of add onʼs hairdo and make up services)
1:30pm Change to a Wedding Gown and photography session at the room.
2:00pm Start to photography session at Native sea Amami on the beach
2:00pm-Private beach photography
3:00pm-A break
3:30pm-Under ADAM tree photography
4:00pm-A break
4:30pm-in the hotel facilities
* Subject to change above schedule without notice
5:00pm Finish up photography session. Back to the staying room.
We will collect rented a wedding gown after photography session if you choose these services, do not left any personal belongings.