On the day of the wedding, you can’t even manage to pick up your relatives—why not combine those tasks into one?
From home to the wedding venue, the reception hall, the second reception, and then to the hotel of relatives—even elderly families can enjoy a day without switching between taxis thanks to the exclusive jumbo taxi service.
On the morning of the day, my grandmother stopped at the front door saying, "It's impossible to make this transfer in kimono." My father struggled with the taxi app, and my uncle's family arrived first in another taxi to the wedding venue. Relatives arrived one after another, and the time for the group photo kept getting pushed—these are common scenes during a wedding for relatives. In this article, we will introduce the "one-day itinerary," which brings together four to nine relatives on a single jumbo taxi on the day of the wedding ceremony. This is for the couple's family and the event organizers in charge of the transportation.
Are you struggling with arranging for relatives to come and pick you up on the day of the event?
The organization of the wedding itself is handled well by the venue. However, the arrangement of how to get the relatives to the venue is often left to the families on the day itself. Especially when there are elderly grandparents or relatives who wear kimono or formal attire, the journey itself becomes a separate event.
Changing between kimono and formal attire is difficult
For grandparents who need a fukusode, ryose, wheelchair, or walking stick, getting on and off the train at the station, or traveling on a crowded train is a big burden. There is also the worry of getting clothes dirty or falling down.
Arrived separately after taking a taxi
When relatives split into two or three groups, the arrival time is not always consistent, and there is often a rush for the time for introducing relatives and taking group photos. On the morning of the day itself, it becomes difficult to coordinate the carpooling, and the event coordinator is constantly being pulled in by calls.
“Free time” for the reception and the second party
When the venue is far away, there is a gap of 1 to 2 hours from the reception to the second event. During that time, it is best to avoid having elderly relatives waiting in the lobby—that is, the place where the wedding is taking place.
These inconveniences, even if they are small in isolation, add up to create a tense atmosphere on the day. And, to make matters worse, the bride and groom, who are the main characters, don’t have time to handle these details on the day.
Point:By simply "consolidating" the travel of relatives, three problems—the discrepancy between the scheduled time of the gathering and the actual time of arrival; the fatigue from waiting for the split-second difference; and the time spent waiting for free time—are simultaneously resolved. Moreover, it is a great relief for families not to have to hire a shuttle service.
Transfer route on the day of the wedding (one day viewed in chronological order)
As an example, let’s imagine a scenario where the ceremony venue is about 40 minutes away from your home by car, and the reception and second-night venue are a little further away. Let’s then list the day in chronological order, using one jumbo taxi to travel. The time is just a guide; you can rearrange it to suit your schedule.
- Pick you up at your home in the morning:About two hours before the wedding ceremony began, they picked me up with one car at the front door. My grandparents in kimono sat there while they loaded the luggage (change of clothes, welcome gifts, and a gift bag) together.
- Arrive at the venue (no transfers required):All relatives arrive at the entrance of the ceremony at the same time. This makes the introduction of relatives and the gathering before the reception go smoothly.
- Wedding ceremony, group photos, and introduction of relatives:The actual wedding ceremony takes about 30 minutes. During this time, the car will be waiting with the luggage you have left with us.
- To the reception venue:Even if the venue is a separate building or facility, we can also provide transportation for those who find it difficult to walk, even for short distances. Your family is with you throughout the journey.
- Waiting and moving between the reception and the second event:With a private charter, you can relax in the 1-2 hours you have available. If you wish, we can stop at cafes or rest areas along the way to take you to the venue for the second reception.
- After the second event ends, to the hotel or home:At the evening check-out time, relatives are sent to their respective accommodations or homes. Since there are no additional charges for late check-outs or early check-ins, you can rest assured that the fees are easy to understand even if the check-out time is later.
"From the morning pickup at home to the evening drop-off—the same vehicle and same driver every time"—this is the best value for those family outings that can be hectic on the day itself. Let's see how each of these inconveniences mentioned above is resolved in the respective situations.
Solutions that combine "trouble-solving" and "confidence in one device"
The inconvenience mentioned earlier can be replaced by adapting each feature of the charter jumbo taxi to suit the needs of the passengers.
Kimono and the elderly → Door to door
With a Toyota HiAce Wide Super Long that seats up to nine people, from your front door to the entrance of the wedding venue. There are no stairs or transfers, reducing the risk of getting dirty or falling.
Dividing by the number of people on board → All people ride together
Since my relatives are all traveling in the same car, we arrive at the same time and we continue to chat throughout the journey. The event organizer is never bothered by the need to coordinate the carpooling or the gathering of everyone.
Free time → Waiting for a private room
The gaps in time between the reception and the second event are also covered by the car waiting nearby. This means that elderly relatives can wait in the lobby without having to wait for long.
Heavy luggage → Pack it together and load it
It can be stored in a large luggage compartment for items such as gift wrapping, change of clothes, and congratulatory bags, eliminating the burden of carrying them by hand.
The cost aspect and the concept of "sharing the cost"
Many people feel that chartering a car is expensive, but family transfers are situations where the number of people is the same. Dividing the chartering fee by the number of people who will be traveling, the individual cost per person is not significantly different from taking the train and taxi—this is not uncommon. The following is a guide for thinking about it (the exact price will vary depending on the number of people, distance, and time).Pricing pagePlease confirm the estimated cost).
| Means of transportation | The real feeling when there are 6 relatives | The hassle of the day |
|---|---|---|
| Train + Walking | The fares are cheap | Transferring between trains, climbing stairs, and wearing kimono are all significant burdens. Not suitable for the elderly |
| We took a ride in two or three taxis. | Fees for a number of units | The schedules are difficult to coordinate, and the arrival times vary. Conversations are also disjointed. |
| One Jumbo Taxi for Rent | Six people split the cost of one unit | Complete from the front door with just one device. Includes waiting, luggage, and hotel pickup all in one go |
Point:The hassle of changing modes of transportation, the burden of carrying heavy luggage, the fatigue from being separated during a split-ride—these “difficulties that are hard to exchange for money” can be solved by splitting the cost with a group of people. When the number of people is large enough, chartering a car becomes a sensible choice in the end.
Of course, if there are only two or three relatives and everyone is healthy and the station is close, it is usually enough to take a regular taxi."There are elderly people, kimonos, and families with children," "The venue is spread over several locations," "It runs from morning to night."——Please consider that this day alone is worth putting together into one event. When you think about the lineup of your relatives and the plans for the day, which one do you think would be a good match?
Booking process and procedures on the day of the event
For inquiries, please use the web form. If you provide the date, number of people, and destination (the wedding venue, venue, or your home area), we will provide you with the best vehicle and route options, as well as an approximate price.
- Contact:web formFrom there, send the wedding date, number of people, and the area of your home or venue.
- Plan and Estimate:We propose vehicle types, routes, and pricing based on the itinerary on the day (from home to the ceremony venue, the reception, the second party, and the hotel).
- Booking Confirmed:Once you are satisfied with the content, it is final. The exact time of gathering and waiting place on the day will be discussed.
- Boarding on the day:We will pick you up at the front of your home. We will guide you in the same vehicle until the evening break-up.
summary
Wedding party transportation is a common but often overlooked aspect of the day. Often left to the family on the day itself, it involves arranging for relatives to arrive at the venue in the car of their choice and at the time they choose. If the day involves elderly grandparents, relatives wearing kimono, or families with children, connecting them all in one giant taxi from their home to the ceremony venue, reception, second reception, and hotel can eliminate any delays in the arrival of guests and fatigue from waiting for the time to arrive. Instead of having to hire a driver, let the main family members enjoy the day to the fullest—we’ll take care of the transportation.
For the transportation of relatives, please consult us all in one go.
When enough people are gathered, the private charter fee becomes more affordable for each person. And with no need to change trains or carry heavy luggage, you can simply leave everything to us.
Just let us know your preferred date and time, number of people, and destination. Inquiries via the web form are available 24/7. Estimates are free of charge.
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