Koto Photo Terms of Service
Updated Dec. 2022
1. Postponement or cancellation policies due to weather forecast
Please decide on whether to postpone or cancel the photoshoot by checking the precipitation
chance of Kyoto City announced by Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) at 3:00 PM the day
before the shoot.
If you check the weather forecast several days in advance and decide to postpone or cancel,
policies under this section will not be applicable. It will go under “2. Change or cancellation
policies due to alternative reasons”, so please be careful as there are different postponement orcancellation policies and fees.
Please give us a phone call (not emails) no later than 4:00 PM the day
before the shoot. If we do not receive a phone call, we will presume forthe shoot to be carried out. Once a decision has been made, changes
cannot be made thereafter.
High demand season is Oct. 15th to Dec. 14th
● If the shoot is on a weekday excluding high demand season○ Postponement fee: Free (within 3 months period)○ Cancellation fee: 15,000 JPY● If the shoot is on a weekend, holiday, or high demand season○ Postponement fee: 15,000 JPY (within 3 months period)○ Cancellation fee: 20,000 JPY
Suggestion: In case the appointment is the only possible date, “Iro-Uchikake” (colored kimonowith gorgeous patterns) can be worn outside with a “Wagasa” (traditional Japanese umbrella) on
a light rain day. However, there will be less photos overall and more photos with the umbrella.
“Shiromuku” (white kimono) is not permitted in the rain, but indoor shoots can be done.
In case of change in packages or locations (e.g., cancel white kimono and only wear coloredkimono), we will refund the difference.
Our cameramen and attendants are used to having shoots in the rain as well. We will do ourbest to serve you in all conditions.
Western style wedding dresses cannot be worn on muddy surfaces so necessary adjustments
will be made, such as change of shoot location.
2. Postponement or cancellation policies due to alternative reasons
Below are the fees for postponement or cancellation. Please give us a phone call during work
hours. High demand season is Oct. 15th to Dec. 14th
● If the shoot is on a weekday excluding high demand season○ 15~2 days prior: 20,000 JPY○ 1 day prior or the day of shoot: 30,000 JPY● If the shoot is on a weekend, holiday, or high demand season●●○ 30~8 days prior: 20,000 JPY○ 7~2 days prior: 30,000 JPY○ 1 day prior or the day of shoot: 40,000 JPY
Canceling the dining option on the appointed day: 100% of the dining fee
The transfer fee for the postponement and cancellation will be borne by the customer* For example: If the shoot is scheduled for March 20th on a Sunday, the weekend policy will beapplied and the fee will begin on February 20th. Rules above will not be applicable prior to or on
February 19th during work hours.
3. 【Please Read】Facility fee of photoshoot location
Certain shoot locations require advance payments, so these fees will not be refunded when theshoot is canceled. If Koto Photo was responsible for this payment, we will charge that amount.
Temples and facilities which allow indoor shoots cannot be postponed or canceled due to rain.
* For example: Daikaku-ji Temple, Tofuku-ji Temple, Zuishin-in Temple, Bishamon-do Temple,Konkai Komyo-ji Temple, Tea Room and Garden, etc.
4. Postponement or cancellation policies due to COVID-19
There is no postponement fee if the rescheduled date is within 3 months.
Cancellation is the same as “2. Postponement or cancellation policies due to alternativereasons”
5. Payment
A tentative reservation will be made after the application fee of 20,000 JPY is paid. The
reservation will be confirmed after the remaining balance is settled.
6. About the photoshoot
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Please print out any desired poses. It can be discussed with the cameraman if it is possible.
Big or heavy props can be used near the salon, but they cannot be taken to shoot locations.
You may bring your own props. Maximum of 3 props per shooting location.
The “Kin-Byobu” option, in front of a traditional Japanese golden folding screen, snaps 15
photos in different variations of the “seiza” pose, or sitting in a kneeled position.
The “Wa-Shitsu” package, in a traditional Japanese room, snaps 30 photos. It includes
photos in “Susohiki” poses, where we loosen the kimono string so the long sleeved kimono’s
hem can trail beautifully on the floor. Family members cannot participate in this shoot.
If you are planning to bring a large camera, please notify us in advance and have acompanion ready to carry it during the shoot.
We do no permit “Harimon”, a family emblem sticker, to be put on our “Monpuku”, malecelebratory kimono, as it will damage the kimono.

7. About the photography and digital data●●●●

We will take approximately 150~230 photos. Number will vary with different location,
weather, or season.
You will receive an URL to download your photos in 4~6 weeks. An expedited 7 day option
is available as well.
Photos are 300 dpi JPG images and can be printed on papers up to A3 without any problem.
At the time of delivery, the photos will be edited to some extent, such as skin tone. If you
have any additional requests, please let us know in advance.