Make Your Mt. Fuji Proposal
a Masterpiece.

Your “Secret Accomplice” capturing pure, authentic emotions.

Planning a surprise proposal in Japan?
Don’t let the stress ruin the moment.

Where is the absolute
best spot with a view of
Mt. Fuji?”

How do I capture the exact moment without
ruining the surprise?

What if the area is
crowded with tourists?

You only have one chance to pop the question.

Don’t leave your once-in-a-lifetime memories to
a smartphone selfie or an inexperienced photographer.

Why Shige is your perfect “Secret Accomplice”

Expert Planning

The best spots and timing, tailored to your story.

Stealth Style

I blend in with the tourists. Your surprise remains 100% secret.

Artisan Quality

Capturing the “human temperature” beyond just a photo.

Shigeki Kikuta

From Master Artisans to Your Love Story.

As the representative of the craft media “Tsumugumono”

I have documented the lives of Japanese master artisans.

My mission is to weave your history into a visual legacy that you will cherish 20 years from now.

Plan A
Standard Photo

¥44,000- JPY

  • Full Data Delivery (All high-quality shots)
  • Professional Stealth Shooting
  • 1.5–2 hour photo session
  • Full Location Planning
  • Natural Color Correction only

Plan B
Artisan Legacy

¥66,000- JPY

  • Everything in Standard
  • 10 Artisan Masterpiece Retouches
    • I hand-edit the 10 best frames like a piece of craft—removing crowds, skin retouching, and artistic lighting.
  • Priority Delivery (Express 72h)

More Plan

Cinema Narrative Proposal Plan

¥110,000- JPY

Relive the heartbeat. The whispers. The “YES”.

A photo captures the moment, but a film captures the soul. For those who want to remember not just how it looked, but how it felt—the trembling voice, the wind blowing across Lake Kawaguchi, and the pure sound of joy.

What’s Included:

  • 2-Man Professional Team: A dedicated Photographer and a Cinematographer. We work in perfect sync to cover every angle without ever breaking the “surprise” atmosphere.
  • Cinematic Highlight Film (1–2 min): A professionally edited short film with licensed music, color-graded to feel like a movie. Perfect for sharing with family and friends back home.
  • Everything in the Photo Plan: Includes all planning support, 80–120 edited photos, and location scouting.
STEP
Send an inquiry

Send me a message via the contact form or Instagram DM.
Tell me your travel dates, preferred location, and proposal idea.

STEP
Plan together

We’ll plan the proposal together.
I’ll help you choose the best location, timing, and positioning,
so everything feels natural and stress-free.

STEP
The proposal

Relax and enjoy the moment.
I’ll be there quietly, capturing real emotions as the proposal happens.

eady to weave your love story into art?
My schedule for Mt. Fuji fills up quickly. Let’s start planning your secret mission today.

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Christoph O.
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We had a lovely photo shoot and were very happy with the experience! He did a great job, and we really enjoyed our time with him. Thank you for helping us capture such a special moment. Highly recommended!
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Elliott Wright
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Shige made the special moment of proposing to my partner even more special. He helped coordinate the whole morning, including coming up with a backup plan in case of bad weather, and everything went perfectly. The photos I received back completely exceeded my expectations, and I couldn’t be happier with them. Thank you so much, Shige, for helping make such an important day so memorable. I couldn’t recommend him more if you’re looking for a local photographer around the Kawaguchiko area!
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qistina loke
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Had alot of fun at lake kawaguchigo! Shige was very quick to advice and give ideas for poses and also playing along with what we wanted. Really recommend if you’re looking for a quick and simple shoot
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Yatharth Sreedharan
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I would highly recommend Shige-san, he was highly professional and did an amazing job with the pictures. He guided us with the right poses after the proposal and I’m thankful that we were able to get great pictures at the end.
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Noah Henry
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11/10 Shige knew exactly where and when the best pictures would be. The experience was very easy. You can tell he cares about doing a great job, and making it fun as well. The pictures turned out beautifully. I can’t recommend him enough!
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Zachary Anderson
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One of the most professional photographers I have ever met. He kept the whole proposal a surprise and made the moment perfect. I can’t thank him enough for helping create the most perfect proposal moment. Highly recommend him if proposing in my Fuji. He does not overcharge you like some of photographers in the area. Thank you again.
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Mitchell Stanley
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Shige is an incredibly patient and friendly photographer who waited for us to arrive at the specified location despite us running late. My fiancée had no idea he was there to capture the proposal and the pictures were amazing with Mt. Fuji in the background. Absolutely would recommend Shige to be your Japan proposal photographer!
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Andrew Kunisawa
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We traveled to Japan for our 25th anniversary and wanted to get a professional photographer to take some pictures near the Mt Fuji area ans also in Kyoto. I reached out thru instagram to Shige and he responded with clear information on pricing and details of the shoots we wanted. For anyone traveling from another country and want to have memorable pictures taken by a real professional, you need to call Shige. He knew where to go and how to frame the pictures for best results. We couldn’t be happier with the pictures. On top of that we feel like we made a new friens!
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Hey Raion
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Had one of the most dreamy and beautiful experience with Shige for our proposal and engagement picture. He played along so well with my fiancé surprise proposal, and stayed very discreet and casual until the big proposal! It was very sweet of him and made the moment even more magical and surprising. The pictures also turned out beautiful, and he guided us throughout different poses, places and photos ideas to capture the best memory in the most beautiful scenery ever. I couldn’t recommend his services enough and will always be able to look back on this beautiful day with those beautiful photos.
Do you speak English?

I speak basic English.
We mainly communicate via text, and I also use translation tools when needed.
Most planning is done before the shoot, so on the day you can relax and enjoy the moment.

What if it rains?

In most cases, the shoot will still take place.
If you prefer an outdoor proposal and the weather is bad,
I’ll suggest an indoor location or a place where we can avoid the rain.

Is planning support included?

Yes, planning support is included.

I’ll help you plan the proposal timing, positioning, and location ideas.
However, if reservations are required (restaurants, hotels, venues, etc.),
please make the reservations yourself.

If you’re looking for full proposal coordination or on-site planning,
additional planning services may be available for an extra fee.

Do you provide outfits or makeup?

For proposal shoots, please prepare your own outfits.

If you’re interested in wedding-style photos
(dresses, kimono, hair & makeup),
I can suggest a separate photography plan.