Kamakura Hanka
Kamakura Hanka
Hanka Film is Kamakura Hanka’s photo and film team.
What we hope to capture isn’t only beautiful imagery—
but your journey in Kamakura: the mood, the moments, and the story that’s uniquely yours.
Whether it’s travel portraits, couple sessions, anniversary keepsakes,
or a short film with a more cinematic atmosphere,
Hanka Film aims for a clean, natural style—
so those fleeting seconds can be preserved with care.
We know Kamakura well: its streets, shoreline, trains, shrines, and seasonal light.
And we understand what travelers truly hope for when they come to “make memories.”
That’s why, instead of staged, template-like poses,
we focus on genuine interaction, gentle guidance, and emotions that unfold naturally on camera.
From photos to films, from effortless travel records to story-driven visuals,
Hanka Film exists to turn your Kamakura moments into memories worth keeping.
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Photography
Photo shoot / 1 hour
Solo
Couple
Group
20,000 JPY
25,000 JPY
30,000 JPY
Photo shoot / 2 hours
Solo
Couple
Group
30,000 JPY
35,000 JPY
40,000 JPY
Customized photography
Half-day
Full-day
Private car
60,000 JPY
80,000 JPY
40,000 JPY
Local Photography
A local team who knows Kamakura’s best light
and locations.
We plan the shoot around the season, weather, scene，
so everything feels natural and looks beautiful.
Solo trips, couple dates, friends, or family—
we’ll capture your own Kamakura memories.
Shooting Style
No stiff, staged poses.
We focus on real interaction,natural emotion,
and the connection to the place.
We guide you with gentle direction—
even if it’s your first time, you can relax
and look your best.
Route Options
Based on your style and outfit,
we offer two recommended routes:
Old Town & Shrines：Quiet, Japanese, and elegant.
Perfect for kimono photos on traditional streets.
Seaside & Enoden：Fresh, youthful, and story-driven.
Perfect for JK-style looks with the sea and train scenes.
Note: The seaside route is available for 2-hour sessions and above due to travel time.
Color Grading
After the shoot, you can select your favorite photos for detailed retouching and color grading.
This includes tone optimization, natural skin-tone correction, and subtle beauty adjustments—
for a natural, clean, and consistent finish.
Films
Our film team includes directors experienced in Japanese dramas and commercial productions,
together with a skilled camera crew.
With a high-standard workflow, we capture your unforgettable moments in Kamakura.
Hanka Film currently offers three types of video sessions:Lite Plan,All-in-One Plan,Pre-Wedding Film
A custom film that tells your love story in full.
Choose the plan that fits you best.
Lite Plan
Half-day shoot
A relaxed travel short film.
・Half-day shoot
・1-minute final video
(4K / cinematic color grading)
・Natural direction
・Photo shoot add-on available
¥ 99,000 JPY
¥ 54,450 JPY
All-in-One Plan
Photo + Video +
Hair & Makeup + Outfit
・1-day shoot
・2-minute final video
(4K / cinematic color grading)
・Natural direction
・Photo shoot included
・digital proofs:200+
・Retouched photos: 30
・Hair & makeup looks: 2
・Outfits: 2
(Furisode/Kimono + JK)
・Social media teaser: 1
¥ 349,000 JPY
Pre-Wedding Film
Bespoke script +
J-drama direction
・1-day shoot
・2 min 30 sec final video
(4K / cinematic color grading)
・Bespoke script
・Storyboard planning
・Directing guidance
・Photo shoot included
・digital proofs:200+
・Retouched photos: 30
・Hair & makeup looks: 3
・Outfits: 3 (Wedding dress or Furisode/Kimono + JK + casual)
・Social media teasers: 2
¥ 799,000 JPY
¥ 439,450 JPY
Pre-wedding Films
Bespoke Services
Having worked in Kamakura for many years, I am familiar with the best times and angles for taking photos there.
We will tailor the most suitable shooting route and scenes for you based on the season, weather, crowds and atmosphere.
Route Plan
Custom Script
It's not a template. Banxia Films will tailor-make an exclusive script based on your meeting story, personality, and details, turning "your love" into a unique Japanese drama story.
J-Drama Crew
The production was executed by a current Japanese drama director and cinematography team, and filming was conducted using a real film crew process.
With careful planning and coordination, the "feel of Japanese drama" is brought to life in the language of the camera and the guidance of the performance.
Director
It's okay if you can't act. We'll guide you with directorial-style emotional instruction.
With motion design, we help you present your best self through natural interaction.
— Authentic, relaxed, and high-quality.
Cinematic
Instead of a chronological record, Banxia Films aims for a "cinematic feel": everything from composition, lighting, camera movement to rhythm is designed to make each scene more emotional and textured.
Edit & Grade
It offers cinematic color grading and editing rhythm, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
The slow-motion replay makes the final product look more like a scene from a real Japanese drama.
Concierge
Location communication and filming coordination can assist in communicating with churches/schools.
/Filming locations and scheduling (hotels, cafes, etc.)
(Venue fees and permit fees are separate).