"No Passport Needed ♡ A Guide to 'Foreign Spots in Japan' for a Getaway with Your Partner During Golden Week*"
2016.04.29 published
During Golden Week, we want to go on a relaxed date together ♡
Even during wedding preparations, we want to cherish our time together ♡ There are only a few large holidays in a year, so during Golden Week, we want to escape from our busy daily lives and go on a date, staying lovey-dovey forever ♡
Without a passport, enjoy international vibes at these spots ♡
While I'd love to travel abroad, sometimes there's not enough time, or our budget is tight during the expensive GW period. Even during the preparations for our wedding, it's a busy time for us * But actually, there are plenty of spots in Japan that have European-style castles and streets ♡ Here are some overseas-style date spots that will make you want to take a trip far away ♩
Without a passport, visit Japan's foreign spot ① Lockheart Castle
Lockheart Castle in Gunma Prefecture is a reconstruction of a 19th-century British castle relocated to Japan ♡ This castle makes you feel as if you're in Europe; the entrance fee is 1000 yen *
Not only can you enter the castle, but you can also have your wedding ceremony there, and the ambiance is genuinely wonderful ♡ There's even a dress-wearing experience program, so you can feel like a European princess ♩
➡ Here’s the URL for Lockheart Castle
Without a passport, visit Japan's foreign spot ② Akasaka Palace
The state guest house, which invites foreign dignitaries, has previously only been open to the public for limited periods, but recently, it has started year-round openings, making it a hot topic spot * You’ll be amazed by the exterior and interior that feels like something out of a different country ♡
The interior makes you feel as if you’ve traveled to France ♡ I want to walk inside feeling like a Disney princess ♩
The entrance, which hints at a different reality, makes it hard to believe it's in Japan ♡ Akasaka Palace is the only neo-baroque-style western palace architecture in Japan ♡ How wonderful it is to feel Europe in Tokyo ♩
➡ Here’s the URL for Akasaka Palace
Without a passport, visit Japan's foreign spot ③ Candy Castle
The Candy Castle in Aichi Prefecture is a theme park where you can play all day long ♡ You can experience being a princess in a dress or make candy with your beloved husband, which is a charm you normally can’t experience ♡
The interior also looks like a European castle ♡ I want to wear a dress and take photos as a princess *
➡ Here’s the URL for Candy Castle
Without a passport, enjoy these overseas-style spots ④ Durimton Village
Durimton Village in Kyoto recreates the essence of England ♡ This rural English inspired village is stylish no matter where you take pictures ♡
You can't go wrong having afternoon tea in Durimton Village, which has restaurants and cafes—it’s guaranteed to feel like you're in England ♡ I want to relax with him, enjoying tea in stylish teacups ♩
➡ Here’s the URL for Durimton Village
Without a passport, visit Japan's foreign spot ⑤ Porto Europa
Do you know the theme park "Porto Europa," located in Marina City, Wakayama Prefecture? "Porto Europa" is a spot where you can experience the atmospheres of France, Italy, and Spain all at once ♩
With buildings designed after actual European structures, you’re sure to feel like you’re in Europe ♡ It’s such a stylish place that you’ll want to go for a pre-shoot ♩
➡ Here’s the URL for Porto Europa
Without a passport, visit Japan's foreign spot ⑥ Shima Mediterranean Village
Shima Mediterranean Village, located on the Ise Shima Peninsula in Mie, is a resort facility where you can stay ♡ The scenery makes you feel like you’re truly in a resort destination *
The Spanish-inspired streets will make your day seem special just by being there ♡ You can even have a wedding ceremony, so you can experience an overseas wedding right in Japan ♡
➡ Here’s the URL for Shima Mediterranean Village