We are a photography rental studio in Nikko, Tochigi prefecture.
With 7,000 tsubo (23,100 square meters) of spacious outdoor sets, we can provide for
any historical, Edo-themed, or Japan-themed photo or video shoot.
We also have a full selection of sets which replicate indoor scenes from the Edo Period.
Outdoor sets (approx.. 7000 tsubo/23,100 square meters)
For photography of nagaya (traditional housing complexes), Japanese gardens, tea houses, shukuba (post towns), merchant districts, farms, neighborhoods, and more.
We have 22 buildings which recreate the Edo Period.
Studio 1
For indoor photography of military, merchant, and civilian houses, as well as dojos, etc.
Studio 2
For photography of large castle halls, Ooku (harem rooms), and shogun staterooms.
Edo-themed and period pieces can also be shot at Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura on the same grounds.
In addition, we are close to rich natural shooting locations such as mountains and rivers. Our facilities can be used as a home base for a wide variety of photography needs.
Our space allows for all sorts of shoots, not only Edo-themed or period pieces.
We also provide consultations for location scouting.
Edo Wonderland Studio is more than just a photography studio. We provide
everything you need for your Edo-themed shoot, event, or performance.
We have accessories, props including armor, swords, and pipes,
as well as period costumes and wigs.
In addition, we can arrange for art staffing, lighting, standby, and actors.
We even rent native Japanese Kiso horses—contact us for details.
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Nagaya accessories
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Waraji straw sandals
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Sword (hand prop)
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Large pull cart
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Kiso horse
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Barrel (decorative prop)
Edo Wonderland Studio uses a flexible hourly pricing system.
Feel free to contact us for details or a quote.
Open Set （Motion Pictures Village）
- Site area
- 23,100㎡
- Row houses
- 1 building
- Buildings
- Total of 22 buildings (highway post town, merchant street, ryotei-style restaurant, eating & drinking quarter, kura-style warehouse, samurai house gate, entrance step etc.)
- Japanese garden
- 2,270 ㎡ (with tea-ceremony room, enlightenment gate, rock garden, earthen walls, lake, floating island, etc.)
| Basic shooting fee | ¥30,000／hourly fee | Set-up & removal on the day | ¥15,000／hourly fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Set-up one day in advance |
¥15,000／hourly fee | Sets, decorations, props, lighting, special equipment |
Quoted separately |
Studio 1
- Area
- 500 ㎡
Permanently set up with castle interior, samurai residence, merchant house, inn, priest’s quarters, etc.
| Basic shooting fee | ¥70,000／hourly fee | Set-up & tear-down on the day | ¥15,000／hourly fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Set-up one day in advance |
¥15,000／hourly fee | Sets, decorations, props, lighting |
Quoted separately |
Studio 2
- Area
- 450 ㎡
Permanently set up with Edo Castle, shogun’s room, pine corridor
| Basic shooting fee | ¥70,000／hourly fee | Set-up & tear-down on the day | ¥15,000／hourly fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Set-up one day in advance |
¥15,000／hourly fee | Sets, decorations, props, lighting, special equipment |
Quoted separately |
- ※Above rates include green room & staff room.
- ※Electricity is free of charge!
- ※Rental of various types of costumes & wigs. For details, please contact person in charge.
- ※Includes personnel expenses (one person) for facility management.
Artistic Staff
| Personnel expenses |
¥30,000／person | Horse (Kiso horse) including one handler |
¥100,000／animal |
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Special discounts
| Travel expenses discount |
If travel expenses total ￥500,000 or more, we will discount ￥50,000 as a contribution towards travel expenses. |
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| Discount for return to original state |
We will discount the full fee for set-up and tear-down on the day, on the condition that the studio is returned to its original state. |
Edo Wonderland Studio is only two hours from Tokyo by through train,
or about two and a half hours by car.
By car
Take the Tohoku Expressway (Utsunomiya IC) to the Nikko Utsunomiya Toll Road. Exit at Imaichi IC (Imaichi / Kinugawa-Onsen Exit) and follow Japan National Route 121 towards Kinugawa-Onsen (approx. 15 minutes from Imaichi IC).
By train
From Tobu Asakusa Station
Take the Tobu Kinugawa Line to Kinugawa-Onsen Station. Bus (15mins) / Taxi (10 mins) from the station
From JR Shinjuku Station / Ikebukuro Station / Omiya Station
Take the express Kingawa-go or Spacia Kinugawa-go to Kinugawa-Onsen Station. Bus (15 mins) / Taxi (10 mins) from the station.
Contact Us
EDO WONDERLAND Studio
Phone：0288-77-1777 / FAX：0288-76-3906
- Company name ： Jidaimura, Inc.
- Founded ： September 30, 1982
- Location ： 470-2 Karakura, Nikkō-shi, Tochigi-ken
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Photography facility rental・Accessory and prop rental・Art staffing・Video production
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Culture park management
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Production・Events・Workshops
There are many places suitable for shooting in Nikko where Edo Wonderland Studio is located.
Projects shooting in combination with shooting by Edo Wonderland Studio are also possible.
