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Sunday 9:00-19:45
Monday 9:00-19:45
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 9:00-19:45
Friday 9:00-19:45
Saturday 9:00-19:45

Closed:Closed : Tuesday ・ Wednesday (If the regular holiday is a national holiday or a big holiday, we will be open. \.)※Please inquire at the store.

写楽館

We are one of the largest photo studios in Japan, Sharakukan, located in Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture. We offer on-site photo shooting and design album production services. We will compile your wedding and coming-of-age ceremony photos into one memorable album. Shinto wedding, Chapel wedding, Wedding photography ( Japanese style ・ Uchikake ), Wedding photography ( Western style ・ Wedding dress ), Coming of age ceremony photography ( Furisode ), Coming of age ceremony photography ( Haori Hakama ), Coming of age ceremony photography Dresses, Kimono Beauty, Dramatic Photo, School Entrance ・ Graduation, Furisode Experience, Jusan Pilgrimage, A La Carte, Certificate Photo, Commemorative photo for visiting the shrine, 100th day ・ Weaning ceremony photo, Half Birthday Photo, Birthday photo, 75th day photo, Entrance ・ School Entrance, Graduation ・ Graduation, Half coming-of-age ceremony, cute Girls' Day, Dragon Boat Festival, family portraits, maternity photos.

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Grand Portrait Studio
SHARAKUKAN

Grand portrait studio with almost 30 years experiences Our clients come from all across Japan and even abroad.

Located in the suburbs of Tokyo Sharakukan is easy access from central Tokyo, Yokohama and Haneda international airport.

One-stop service for portrait photography in addition to qualified photographers,all necessary services for portrait photo shooting, from costume rental, Kimono dressing to make-up and hair styling services by our professional stylists, are available at Sharakukan house.

We are experts of Japanese traditional wedding styling. Our professional staff warmly welcome and assist you. Enjoy your photo shoots and Japanese cultural experiences at Sharakukan!

From Samurai armor to baby kimono, hundreds of costume choices in all age groups!
  • 60 photo shooting scenes including traditional Japanese room, outdoor Japanese garden etc.
  • Options on your choice: Japanese culture experience, Shrine visit, wedding ceremony, 3D camera etc.
Main Plan Standard Plan
3 portrait photo shooting

Price: Yen 50,000 per person
(Yen 30,000 for a child between 3 to 12years old)(plus 8% consumption tax)

Minimum duration: 3 hours

3 Costumes rental

3 different rental costumes on your choice

*Examples of costumes available for this plan standard style kimono, samurai armor, geisha, maiko, ninja

Dressing assistance (Kitsuke)

For ladies, kimono dressing, hair styling and make-up fit for kimono (Wedding styling available as an option)

For gentlemen, kimono dressing assistance

Photo shooting by a professional
photographer at our indoor or outdoor studios on your choice (limited within our site)
3 professional portrait photos
digital format, on your choice from 60 photos taken
Examples of costumes available for this plan standard style kimono, samurai armor, geisha, maiko, ninja
Wedding Plan
Traditional wedding ceremony & 2 portrait photo shooting

Price: Yen 120,000 per couple
(Plus 8% consumption tax)

Minimum duration: 3.5hours

Costumes rental
One pair of rental wedding costume on your choice
Dressing assistance(kitsuke)

For ladies, kimono dressing, hair styling and make-up for traditional wedding

For gentlemen, kimono dressing assistance

Photo shooting by a professional
photographer at in-house prayer room, our indoor or outdoor studios on your choice(Limited within our site)
2 professional portrait photos
digital format, on your choice from 40 pictures taken
Authentic traditional Shinto wedding ceremony with Yatsurugi Shrine priest at in-house prayer room in Sharakukan
Group Plan
G-1 plan: Kimono & Tea ceremony experience

Duration: 90 minutes

Group size: minimum 8 people

Price: Yen 12,000/ per person

1) “Casual” Kimono dressing experience
(No dress change needed. Kimono will be put over guest's clothing.)
2) Tea ceremony at our authentic tea house
3) One group photo by our professional photographer
(provided in a digital format (CD-ROM))

* All necessary equipment and materials for the this experience are included.

* Guests can choose one favorite Kimono dress for rental from hundreds of our collection.

Our qualified staff will provide instruction and assistance to enjoy the cultural experience.

G-2 plan: Yatsurugi shrine visit and prayer in Kimono

Duration: 3 hours

Group size: minimum 5 people

Price: Yen 25,000/ per person

1) Kimono rental and dressing assistance
2) Shrine visit and prayer ceremony by a priest at Yatsurugi Shrine
3) One group photo by our professional photographer
(provided in a digital format (CD-ROM))

* Yatsurugi Shrine is a 10-minute walk from Sharakukan.

An attendant from Sharakukan will guide the guests to the shrine (one attendant per group).

Optional plans
You can take below optional plans in addition to a main plan. Please enjoy your time wearing Kimono more with those traditional culture experience and/or going-out.
1. Japanese traditional culture experience
Select one culture program from A)Tea ceremony / B)Flower arrangement C) Samurai spirit & pose D)Game playing

Price: +Yen 15,000 per person, per program
(Plus 8% consumption tax)

Duration: 1hour

Photo shooting by professional
photographer while on the experience
1 professional photo per person
digital format,on your choice from 20 pictures taken
All necessary equipment and materials for the culture experience
Stuff assistance
Instruction and assistance by our qualified staff
2. Go-out in Kimono for Yatsurugi shrine visit and prayer
Visit Yatsurugi Shrine and have prayer from the priest

Price: +Yen 35,000 per person
(Plus 8% consumption tax)

Duration: 2hour

Shinto Prayer Ceremony
Prayer ceremony for your wish (safe travel, good health and long life) by Yatsurugi Shrine priest
Shrine Visit
Guiding the shrine and Shinto by their staff(about 20minutes)
Go-out in Kimono Service
One Kimono rental for going out. Attendant from Sharakukan(one attendant per group)(Professional photo shooting for this option can be arranged with additional fee.)
3. Go-out in Kimono for Japanese Kaiseki meal in Kisarazu
Have lunch at Ryotei(upscale Japanese restaurant) in Kisarazu

Price: +Yen 35,000 per person
(Plus 8% consumption tax)

Duration: 2.5hours

Lunch with Sake
Kaiseki course meal with one glass of sake (value Yen5,000)
Go-out in Kimono Service
One Kimono rental for going out. Attendant from Sharakukan (one attendant per group)(Professional photo shooting for this option can be arranged with additional fee.)
【PLUS】Geisha experience
We can also arrange Geisha dancing and live music while enjoying the ryotei lunch.

Price: +minimum Yen 60,000
(for three Geisha ladies) (Plus 8% consumption tax)

More options can be offered as below, please contact us for further information.

Kimono or Yukata for purchase, professional photographer for photo shootingout of our site,3D camera, slide show movie making etc.

(8% consumption tax is required in addition to all listed prices above.)

Steps to enjoy at Grand Portrait Studio Sharakukan
Before visit
  1. Choose a main plan (Standard or Wedding) as well as option plan(s) from the menu.
  2. Make a reservation via our official site or email.(our contact on back side)
  3. We will send you confirmation or reply within 72 business hours.
On the day
  1. Visit Sharakukan reception at the confirmed time and date. Have explanation in English about service you will receive.
  2. Choose your costume from ourwardrobe rooms.
  3. Choose photo shooting scenes.
  4. Preparation: Hair styling and make-up, Kimono dressing in our changing room.
  5. Portrait photo shooting by our professional photographer.
  6. (Standard plan) Change your costume for next portrait photo shooting. (2nd and 3rd round)
  7. (When you choose an option plan) Enjoy the option activity.
  8. Change and return costumes.
  9. Select your portrait photos for digital format at our reception area.
  10. If any, payment for additional service.
  11. Receive your portrait photos in CD-R, then finish!
Important notice
  • Professional portrait photography is our main product. Within our site, you are NOT allowed to use your own camera (including smartphone camera and movie camera) in all area except for a designed space. We will appreciate your kind understanding.
  • In case of last minutes cancellation, we need to ask you cancellation charge as below. Cancellation one day prior to the service date: 50% of confirmed service price. Cancellation on the day of service: 100% of confirmed service price.
Grand Portrait Studio
SHARAKUKAN
Contact Us
Address
1-16-22 Chuo, Kisarazu city, Chiba, Japan
(Get Directions)
Accdess: To JP Kisarazu Station From Central Tokyo
From Central Tokyo, Shinagawa or Shinjuku Station
60-70minutes by bus
From Haneda Airport
35-40minutes by bus
From Narita Airport
90minutes by train or 120minutes by bus
From Yokohama Station
60minutes by bus
JR Kisarazu Station
5minutes walk
Business hours
9:00-19:00 (Close : Tuesday・Wednesday)
Reservation and our contact
From our official site
Visit our website
By phone (Japanese speaking only)
+81 (0)438-23-2525
Toll-Free: 0120-448-229
Payment
major credit card acceptable

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