5 Best Locations in Hokkaido for Wedding Photoshoots

Situated in the centre of Hokkaido Island, Furano is a town famous for its picturesque landscapes, especially in the summer, the best being the month of July when vast stretches of fields are a sea of blooms of varied hues, from Lavender to Poppies to Sunflowers and Lillies. These colourful carpets of blooms had been the backdrop for countless photoshoots and continue to draw more to experience the same beauty and wonder.

Located to the northwest of Sapporo Otaru is a charming harbour city known for herring fishing. In the ancient days of colonization of Hokkaido, this was a major trade and shipping port, thus old warehouses, former office buildings etc can be seen and these give a special aura to the city. The canal area is lined by intriguing herring mansions, which provide a magnificent backdrop once dusk falls and lights come up reflecting them on the canal. This is a popular romantic location for photoshoots of Hokkaido wedding couples and a fantastic city for mouthwatering seafood dishes.

A park catering to couples in love during all seasons, be it snow, rain or sunshine this park facilitates couples as well as photographers. There is a multitude of spots the couple can pick for the shoot such as the glass pyramid reminiscent of the Louvre of France which many couples use for the minimalist appearance and sharp contrast with natural surroundings. There are other varying blends of grasslands and modern structures available giving the couples an option to pick which modern structure is preferred combined with nature for their photoshoot.

This unique factory is constructed on Japan's first beer brewery. Photographers and couples are charmed by the red-brick Akarenga building taking you back centuries to the early developments of Hokkaido in the 1800s. The contrast between the classic Akrenga colour (meaning red brick colour) against the clear blue sky of Hokkaido makes a great setting for a memorable photoshoot. The young lovers can complete the photoshoot and have a day of relaxation and discovery by visiting the many shops in this fine building as well as the distillery to enjoy a couple of beers as often done by guests from Grand Park Otaru.

Industries of agriculture, forestry, fishing and livestock thriving in scenic surroundings are not the only reason that this city attracts scores of visitors every year, it is also due to the presence of Kofuku station, which is known as the happiness station is being in this city. Couples in love keep visiting this lovers' sanctuary every year, and this provides a fascinating backdrop for their pre-wedding photoshoots. The beautiful parks and hot springs too are great attractions for couples who keep arriving in Obihiro.