A summary of stylish places where you can hold a wedding, not a specialized venue, with a sense of uniqueness and rarity ♡

Where to Hold Your Wedding?

In addition to specialized wedding venues and hotels, there are various places where you can hold a wedding. For example, you can have one at a campsite, an aquarium, or if you're a sports fan, even at a stadium!

Among the various options, this article introduces

✅ Places that are not typically wedding venues

✅ Historically significant locations

✅ Stylish venues that seem perfect for weddings!

Here are some unique locations across the country that we thought might suit your wedding plans!♡

➀ Kazankan Hall @ Tokyo, Kasumigaseki

Right in the heart of Kasumigaseki.

You can hold your wedding at "Kazankan Hall," which was established as a place for exchange between Japan and East Asian countries.

When you hear "hall," you might think of a somewhat old and just spacious place, not particularly stylish, but…

The weddings held at Kazankan Hall are quite different from the typical halls you might imagine, in a very positive way, and are incredibly stylish!♡

No wonder.

Kazankan Hall was renovated in the spring of 2021 and is managed by the Palace Hotel!

Additionally, well-known art director Wakirie, who is famous in the bridal industry, directs the weddings at Kazankan Hall. Both the management and direction are luxurious, making it possible to hold a meticulously planned wedding!♡

The ceremony venue is a lounge space with a ceiling height of 9.5m.

This lounge beautifully recreates the old Kazankan Hall built in the early Showa period. It’s not just a facade but rather a solidly built space that captures the atmosphere of the vintage building.

In front of you, the lush greenery of the Imperial Palace unfolds, providing a bright and open space for a solemn wedding ceremony.

A night wedding with a panoramic view of Tokyo's night skyline is also fantastic!♡

The reception hall also incorporates architectural design elements from the old Kazankan Hall from the early Showa period. You can see the National Diet Building and the Imperial Palace through classical arched windows.

It offers a nostalgic atmosphere, fitting for both Western and Japanese attires.

➡ Kazankan Hall Wedding Website

② Cotton Industry Hall @ Osaka

Another wedding venue with historical significance is the "Cotton Industry Hall" located in Osaka City, designated as an Important Cultural Property.

The Cotton Industry Hall is owned by the Japan Cotton Industry Club. It was established in 1931 (Showa 6) as a space for the development and camaraderie of the textile industry.

The entrance hall features a grand open space in the Italian Renaissance style, exuding a solemn atmosphere.

The designer provided options for guests from around the world to choose their preferred room depending on their tastes, leading to the attractive variety of room styles including:

✅ Jacobean Style

✅ Queen Anne Style

✅ Adam Style

✅ Empire Style

This allows you to select a venue that aligns with your preferred atmosphere and wedding theme.

A popular spot for brides holding their weddings at Cotton Industry Hall is in front of the tiled wall, perfect for family photos. You can capture photos with historical significance that could be in a textbook.

➡ Cotton Industry Hall Website

③ Koga Villa @ Kanagawa, Kamakura

You can also hold a wedding at "Koga Villa," known alongside the Kamakura Literature Museum and the former Kachomine Villa as one of the three major Western-style houses in Kamakura.

Koga Villa was built in 1916 (Taisho 5) as a villa by Sho Seijiro, who served as the managing director of Mitsubishi Goshi Kaisha (later Mitsubishi Zaibatsu). This historical building has been used as a villa by prime ministers and after the war, as an officers' club by the GHQ.

It opened as a French restaurant in 2015 and has since been available for weddings as well!♡

A wedding in the spacious 1,500-tsubo estate allows for high flexibility in decorations and performances, which is very appealing.

Having a wedding ceremony in the refreshing garden or dining in the courtyard on sunny days would be lovely!

Imagining how to decorate this historical villa excites the imagination!♡

➡ Koga Villa Website

④ Former Ishimaru Villa Garden Terrace Hiroo @ Tokyo, Hiroo

The former Ishimaru Villa in Hiroo was built in 1923 (Taisho 12) as the residence for Sukezo Ishimaru, the manager of Nippon Yusen's London branch.

The building incorporates the Tudor architectural style from the 15th to 17th century, featuring a half floor and stone columns inside, bringing a sense of exoticism.

The former Ishimaru Villa has a total of four floors, from the basement to the third floor, and can be completely rented for weddings. This enables a homey wedding ambiance, as if you are visiting the couple's home!♡

The ceremony venue is a garden atrium filled with nature.

Every room offers a space that doesn't feel like it's in the heart of the city!♡

➡ Former Ishimaru Villa Garden Terrace Hiroo Website

⑤ Former Guggenheim Villa @ Hyogo, Kobe

Located in Kobe, the "Former Guggenheim Villa" was believed to have been built around 1910 by German-American trader Jacob Guggenheim, but it has recently been revealed to belong to a man named Jacob Lions (as discovered by the Architectural Institute of Japan in 2020).

Although it's technically not the Guggenheim Villa but the Lions Villa, it is still affectionately referred to as the "Former Guggenheim Villa."

Designed by British architect Alexander Nelson Hansell, the villa features an eye-catching building in white and turquoise blue.

It is located by the sea, offering views of Osaka Bay from the windows!♡

The interior of the villa is filled with exotic colors, making it a delightful space.

Every angle is picturesque!♡

On sunny days, dining in the garden while overlooking the sea would be the perfect experience.

➡ Former Guggenheim Villa Official Website

⑥ Shibakawa Building @ Osaka

The "Shibakawa Building," registered as a tangible cultural property, is located in Osaka City. It was built in 1927 (Showa 2) by Shibakawa Matuyoshi.

The exterior of the building features decorations inspired by South American Maya and Inca, offering an exotic atmosphere.

The four-story building houses restaurants and select shops from the basement to the third floor.

The wedding ceremony can be held in the rental space on the fourth floor, which is mostly a rooftop terrace. On sunny days, you can have your wedding ceremony on the terrace!♡

Surrounded by high-rise office buildings, it's a unique sight to hold a wedding in such an environment, which is sure to leave an impression on the guests.

By the way, this rental space is also often used for fashion shows. How stylish!♡

➡ Shibakawa Building Website

Weddings Can Be Held in Various Places!

We introduced some stylish places where weddings can be held that are not typical wedding venues.

It's quite special to hold a wedding in a place that doesn't heavily advertise itself as a wedding venue!♡

We hope you find this list of options interesting!♡

➡ Other Unique Venues: The National Art Center in Roppongi and the Hara Museum ARC in Gunma, and more. A summary of lesser-known wedding venues in Kanto!