A Fairy Tale World in Gunma: I Wish I Could Experience Being a Princess at "Lockheart Castle" ♡
2015.07.26 published
I Want to Live in a Wonderful Castle at Least Once...!
Every girl's dream in the world is to be a princess♡ When you think of a princess, you imagine a wonderful castle♡ I want to experience being a princess in a beautiful castle... But traveling abroad is hard, and I wish there was a castle in Japan...
There Are Wonderful Castles in Japan Too♡
But did you know that there are castles in Japan that seem to be inhabited by princesses?
Feel Like You're Overseas! Lockheart Castle♡
Even while in Japan, you can feel as if you're overseas. That’s Lockheart Castle, located in Numata City, Gunma Prefecture! Officially known as "Marble Village Lockheart Castle," it's a theme park made of stone.
So Cute! It's Like a Castle from a Fairy Tale*
With its medieval European stone architecture, the fact that there’s a building resembling a castle from Disney, where Cinderella and Aurora from Sleeping Beauty might dwell, is astonishing in Gunma*
In fact, this castle is a real historical castle that was relocated and restored from England. Due to its unique foreign feel, it is often used as a filming location for dramas, movies, and music videos.
What You Can Do at Lockheart Castle♩
At Lockheart Castle, you can enjoy some wonderful services♡ Let me introduce two activities you can do at Lockheart Castle♩
What You Can Do at Lockheart Castle ①♡
A popular attraction at Lockheart Castle is the "Princess Experience" course where you can wear a dress and stroll around the castle♡ "It's a dreamlike time," making it very popular not only for couples but also for groups of girls visiting together*
There’s a dress rental service that provides beautiful dresses, so it's really nice to be able to experience this easily♡ With more than 150 types of dresses available, you can become your ideal princess♡
What You Can Do at Lockheart Castle ②♡
Lockheart Castle is also widely known as a wedding venue* From bridal fairs to wedding plans and surprise proposals, they help create the best wedding possible♩
Taking wedding photos here is highly recommended♡ It will surely become a special memory♩
The chapel is also incredibly beautiful♩ Its grand and sacred atmosphere is unique to European castles♡
Highlights of Lockheart Castle♡
Lockheart Castle is full of wonderful features and details♡ Here are some beautiful spots that will make you want to take pictures!
Highlight ① A Castle Full of Hearts♡
If you write a wish on a heart-shaped ema and hang it inside the castle, your wish might come true♡ That's why the castle is filled with hearts!
The stone plate in the photo below has the words "Forever Love Story For your Memory..."♩ It's truly a holy place for lovers♡ It's even called a castle where proposals can come true♡
Highlight ② A Fantastical Location Surrounded by Forests*
Lockheart Castle is surrounded by forests, creating a truly Disney-like ambiance* You can take incredibly enchanting photos here♡
You can imagine scenes of princesses playing with forest animals♩ It’s also recommended for a beautiful resort wedding!♡
Highlight ③ Stairs that Look Like a Ball Entrance Scene♡
Lockheart Castle's interior is perfect♩ Especially the stairs, which look just like an entrance to a ball♡
Let’s become a princess and enjoy the feeling of going to a ball♩
④ The Teddy Bear Room♩
Believe it or not, Lockheart Castle has an adorable room called the Teddy Bear Room♡
Filled with lots of cute teddy bears♡ It has everything that girls love♩
There are even teddy bears on the walls! Living in such a cute room would be too much happiness...♡
Would You Like to Create Wonderful Memories at Lockheart Castle?
Creating memories by taking photos or having your wedding at such a wonderful place like Lockheart Castle will surely create unforgettable memories♡
While in Japan, let's fulfill a girl's dream of feeling like she's overseas at Lockheart Castle♩
Address: 5583-1 Nakayama, Takayama-mura, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma Prefecture, 377-0702 TEL: 0279-63-2101
Click here for the map♡
Click here for Lockheart Castle's official website♡