Private Jumbo Taxi for pre-shooting locations | Tour with one outfit and one staff member

Although we decided to do a pre-wedding photoshoot in a location, the most troublesome part was the day of the wedding itself. With all the equipment needed—the kimono dressing supplies, multiple dresses, and the strobe and tripod—we had to travel to multiple locations on time, which was more work than we imagined. In this article, we have compiled a day-by-day flow when traveling around multiple locations in a jumbo taxi for pre-wedding photography, as well as tips on choosing locations and answers to frequently asked questions. If you are in the Tokyo 23 wards or Saitama Prefecture and can start from your home or studio, you can consult us for pickup or drop-off.

The "moving and waiting" of pre-shooting is indeed the most worrying thing on the day.

Location shoots involve getting ready at the studio and heading to the shooting location, so in a long case it can take nearly eight hours. For a plan that involves visiting multiple locations, it’s not uncommon for the travel time to add up to around seven hours. During that long day, the problem of how to move people and luggage is always there.

Don't you remember a scene like this from your previous shoots?

For example, here is a situation like this:

• The full set of kimono dressing accessories, the bride’s kimono and Western-style dress, the groom’s kimono and tuxedo, plus the strobes and tripods—these are all very bulky items that would be difficult to transport on a train.
• When the bride and groom, the photographer, the hair and makeup artist, and the families of both parties travel in separate cars or trains, they cannot all meet at the next location on time, missing out on valuable moments of light.
• Whenever you have to change outfits or wait for the weather, you don't know where to wait, so you end up searching for coin parking lots or cafes near the filming location.

The costumes and staff are all on one device｜The flow of the day of pre-shooting

With a chartered jumbo taxi (Toyota HiAce Wide Super Long, up to 9 people), the bride and groom, staff, and family members can all ride along, and the costumes and equipment can be stored in the luggage compartment. For example, imagine a day of traditional and Western attire, covering the entire city and Kawagoe:

1. Studio gathering and preparations:In the morning, we have hair and makeup done at the studio. The preparation for the kimono outfit takes about 80 to 90 minutes. During that time, the driver will load the costumes and equipment into the luggage room.
2. Go to the first location (Japanese-style set):To ensure the bride’s kimono remains intact after the preparations are complete, we all ride together to the town of Zukou for a tour of the traditional wooden buildings and shrines. We can discuss the next steps during the journey.
3. Shooting and handling props:While the photo is being taken, we will be waiting nearby. Fans, umbrellas, and other small items can be handed out from the car at any time.
4. Changing costumes and moving around:While moving to the next location, we had our hair and makeup done at the facility in formal attire. The car can also be used as a waiting spot for the waiting room fee.
5. Shot at the second location (in a suit):We offer Western-style haircuts in gardens and cityscapes. Even if the weather changes, you can wait in the car and wait for recovery.
6. Withdrawal to the studio:We load the costumes and equipment, deliver them to the studio or your home, and the day ends.

A tour of the filming locations within the area where both Western and traditional Japanese attire can be seen

If the starting point is either the Tokyo 23 wards or the Saitama Prefecture area, you can create multiple shooting locations from there. It’s popular to combine spots with different atmospheres using both traditional and Western attire.

Some locations may require permission to shoot or reservations. The combination of spots and the order in which they are visited can be flexibly adjusted according to the instructions of the shooting studio, so please simply inform us of your planned itinerary.

It seems to be a common concern with pre-wedding photography on a rental basis.

How many people can ride? Can the families from both houses come together?

A Jumbo Taxi can carry up to 9 people. In addition to the bride and groom and the photographer and hairstylist, if your parents or siblings are also accompanying you, you can all stay together while traveling if you book one vehicle. There are no additional fees for increasing the number of passengers, regardless of the vehicle type.

Can the costumes and equipment be stored?

If you would like to carry your clothes with a kimono or dress on, or if you have a lot of equipment such as a flash or tripod, please let us know in advance. The High Ace Wide Super Long can accommodate large luggage, but due to the length and special nature of the luggage, the way it is loaded will vary depending on the dimensions. We will provide a quote after we have received the details.

Is it okay if the waiting time is long due to shooting or weather conditions?

With a time-based rental, the driver will be waiting for you even during filming at the location, when changing outfits, or while waiting for the weather to improve. You don't have to look for a coin-operated parking lot or call a taxi again; you can also use the car for breaks and waiting time.

Of course, if the shoot involves only one location and there is little to no travel involved, you might not need a private photoshoot. If you’re shooting multiple locations, have a large number of costumes and people to shoot, or the wait is likely to be long—then a private photoshoot is the best way to go.

Reservation Flow

1. Contact:From the web form, please let us know the shooting date, number of people, locations you want to visit, and an approximate time.
2. Plan and Estimate:We will propose a vehicle type, route, and price estimate tailored to your itinerary.
3. Booking Confirmed:Once you are satisfied with the content, the booking is confirmed. We will adjust it according to the schedule of the shooting studio.
4. Boarding on the day:We pick you up at the studio or your home, load the costumes and equipment, and head to the filming location.

summary

The location shooting for pre-shooting is more important than the actual shooting itself. How you move people and props determines the comfort of the day. With multiple locations to visit, wearing both Japanese and Western attire, and staff and family members all together—pre-shooting like this allows everyone to travel together, load the equipment, and rely on a private jumbo taxi that can accommodate everyone without worrying about waiting locations. Leave the worries of transportation and waiting to one vehicle and let it focus on the shooting for a day you can rely on.