Premium wedding planning in the Japanese countryside. Surrounded by the beauty of the Yatsugatake mountains, Kaori Yamazaki creates your unforgettable day.
Weddings supported
Ceremonies & photo sessions
Planning experience
Hawaii & Nagano combined
Locations covered
Chino, Suwa, Haramura & more
Direct by Kaori
From first call to wedding day
Wedding planning studio · Nagano & Yatsugatake, Japan
Our Services
Open Wedding plans beyond venue referrals. We shape the full day, including timeline, guest flow, accommodation, photography coordination, and bilingual preparation, with an emphasis on composure, beauty, and operational clarity.
A refined local wedding beside Chino Station, combining a courtyard ceremony with a reception at Cafe Andante. Suitable for intimate weddings and family celebrations of around 10 to 40 guests.
An outdoor ceremony in Hara Village at the foot of Yatsugatake, surrounded by highland air, birdsong, openness, and quiet natural beauty.
A private family wedding for the couple and their closest relatives, held in a warm wooden space where conversation feels close and natural. Ideal for family weddings of up to 12 guests.
A casual cafe wedding for a lively celebration with friends over food, drinks, and easy conversation.
Location photo weddings in the Yatsugatake and Suwa area, available in kimono or Western dress. Plans include attire, hair and makeup, and photography in natural light.
Wedding Details
Founder
Planner / Founder
Open Wedding stays intentionally small so planning remains direct and personal. Drawing from experience in both Hawaii and Nagano, Kaori shapes intimate weddings, family celebrations, and destination weddings with calm, practical care.
More than eight years of hands-on experience across Hawaii and Nagano
Direct involvement from first enquiry through the wedding day
Comfortable support for couples travelling from outside Nagano and for overseas guests
Kaori Yamazaki
Meet KaoriPortfolio
A smaller edit of stories chosen for atmosphere, seasonality, and planning character rather than volume.
Early Autumn
Yatsugatake Nature Park
A twelve-person family ceremony in the warm wooden interior of Komin-ie. The pace was unhurried, the food was extraordinary.
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Yatsugatake Highland
An early-summer ceremony bathed in highland light. 18 guests, mountain backdrop, quiet joy.
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Autumn
Yatsugatake Nature Park
Autumn in Yatsugatake. Vows among crimson highland trees, followed by a course dinner as dusk settled over the mountains.
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Nagano & Yatsugatake
At the foot of Yatsugatake, light, altitude, and seasonality create a kind of stillness that city venues cannot replicate. Open Wedding plans with that landscape in mind, balancing beauty with practical local knowledge around weather, movement, accommodation, and guest experience.
Best suited to couples who want
Nagano · Yatsugatake
Process
The process stays clear and calm, moving from first conversation to wedding day in four deliberate steps.
Initial 60 minutes
A private online or in-person conversation to understand your atmosphere, priorities, guest mix, and whether international support is needed.
Venue / budget / timing
We clarify venue options, guest count, timing, and budget comfort so the right wedding format becomes clear early.
Production phase
From attire and florals to photography, food, and schedule design, every vendor is coordinated as one coherent experience.
Full-day support
Your planner stays with you throughout the day, managing movement and atmosphere so you and your guests can stay present.
Film
The moments of light and vows, in motion.
Wedding Highlight — 2023
Vows & Light in the Highland
Precious Moments — 2025
A moment in their story
Testimonials
The most meaningful feedback is not only about how the wedding looked, but how calm, cared for, and present couples felt throughout the day.
N 様・M 様
Chino Civic Hall Wedding
20 guests
Kaori took time to understand us as people, not only as clients planning a wedding. That care never changed from the first meeting to the day itself, and it allowed us to stay calm and fully present throughout.
N 様・M 様
Chino Civic Hall Wedding
From venue selection to the wedding day, Kaori was always thinking one step ahead. In the nature of Yatsugatake, every guest was able to relax and enjoy the day. Every time I look at the photos, I can feel that atmosphere again.
S 様・T 様
Yatsugatake Wedding
We were planning from out of prefecture and had many concerns, but Kaori thought through every detail including accommodation and transportation for our guests. We arrived on the day feeling completely at ease. We are so glad we chose Nagano.
Y 様・Z 様
Yatsugatake Highland Wedding
Journal
A small editorial selection on venue fit, intimate weddings, and planning in Nagano.
5 min read
A wedding planner's guide to hosting a magical outdoor ceremony in the Yatsugatake highlands.
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4 min read
Intimate ceremonies for 10–30 guests create space for real connection and unforgettable memories.
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Kimono or wedding gown — capture your love against the dramatic Yatsugatake landscape.
ReadGet in touch
The first conversation is there to clarify direction, timing, and fit. Kaori Yamazaki responds personally.
Kaori Yamazaki replies personally within two business days
First Inquiry
You can enquire before dates or budget are fixed
Replies within two business days from Kaori Yamazaki
Support is available for couples coming from outside Nagano
