From Airports to Castles and Trains! A Compilation of 【Surprising Wedding Venues】 Across Japan
2016.04.05 published
Have you decided on the wedding venue?*
It's finally time to choose the wedding venue* When it comes to weddings, many prospective brides are probably pondering whether to choose a shrine or a chapel. I wonder which one I should go for~, right? But... wait a minute!
Wedding venues are not just churches or shrines!*
There are many more places to hold a wedding than you might think! That famous place you know could possibly be a wedding venue too! Here are five surprising wedding venues from around the country you might not expect!♡
Surprise! Unexpected wedding venue ① 'Tokyo Tower'♡
Not just in Tokyo, but arguably a symbol of Japan, 'Tokyo Tower'! Of course, everyone knows it, right? Did you know you can have a wedding inside the Tokyo Tower at the [Tokyo Tower Main Observatory, 1st Floor]?
The standard number of guests is 40 (up to a maximum of 60), and the price is ¥666,000 (excluding tax). Applications begin three months before the desired wedding date.*
➡ Check out the details of 'Tokyo Tower Wedding'♡
Surprise! Unexpected wedding venue ② 'Train'♡
Are there any brides with a husband who loves trains? Since its opening in 1928, the [Jomo Electric Railway], which currently runs event trains a few times a year, is a rare wedding venue where you can rent a retro car "Deha 101" for the ceremony. This "Deha 101" is also registered as a tangible cultural property, making it a valuable experience not just for train lovers!♡
The price is ¥390,000 (excluding tax). The cost includes not only the rental fee but also the wedding dress and tuxedo! It’s exciting that the train's head mark is specially made with both of your names!♡
➡ Check out the details of 'Deha 101 Wedding'♡
Surprise! Unexpected wedding venue ③ 'Nissan Stadium'♡
If you’re a couple who loves watching soccer, or if the groom is a soccer enthusiast, you might want to consider having your wedding at 'Nissan Stadium', which has also hosted the FIFA World Cup finals. The vibrant green pitch is perfect for a joyful wedding!♡
The price is ¥250,000 (excluding tax), which includes 50 guest seats! Because it’s a stadium, you can even live stream the ceremony on the "Panorama Vision," feeling like a soccer player!*
➡ Check out the details of 'Nissan Stadium Wedding'♡
Surprise! Unexpected wedding venue ④ 'Cinderella Castle'♡
While we often hear about weddings at Disney hotels, did you know you can have a ceremony at the 'Cinderella Castle' inside the park? You can truly have a wedding like a Disney princess!♡
This package includes the reception for 50 guests at ¥7,700,000. It includes two outfits for both the bride and groom, and even a stay in the Walt Disney Suite for about ¥100,000! It's a plan that allows you to experience the princess feeling in every way!♡
➡ Check out the details of 'Cinderella Castle Wedding'♡
Surprise! Unexpected wedding venue ⑤ 'Nijo Castle'♡
You can also have a wedding at 'Nijo Castle' in Kyoto! A wedding in a traditional Japanese architectural gem like a castle is simply wonderful! It has a history of over 400 years since its construction by Tokugawa Ieyasu, and it was registered as a World Heritage Site in 1994, making a wedding there a unique experience!*
The price is ¥600,000 (including tax), and the maximum number of guests is 30. You can choose from three types of traditional Japanese clothing: Jūnihitoe, Shiromuku, and Iro-uchikake. Arriving by rickshaw allows you to feel like a real princess!♡
➡ Check out the details of 'Nijo Castle Wedding'♡