SASAYAMAMODEL COURSE
Combine Your Wedding with an Unforgettable Journey
At VMG Destination Wedding, we support your entire stay in Japan, not just your wedding day.
We can suggest model itineraries tailored to your wishes, allowing you to fully enjoy the beauty, culture, and cuisine of
various regions across Japan. Give your guests a chance to experience the very best of Japan.
Let us help you make your special day even more memorable by blending it with an incredible journey.
Samurai Lineage & The Soul of the Castle Town
Step into a 400-year-old history where the spirit of the Samurai still lingers. In Tamba Sasayama, the entire town—from the grand castle walls to the ancient merchant and samurai residences—serves as your venue. This course at Sasayama Castle Town Hotel NIPPONIA offers a deep dive into Japanese rural elegance. It is a journey for those who value the “Wabi-Sabi” aesthetic, celebrated through traditional crafts and the world-renowned bounty of the Tamba mountains.
Day 1
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Fireside Welcome: Tamba’s Warmth
[Welcome Party] An intimate evening gathering around a traditional “Irori” (sunken hearth) in a 150-year-old residence. Guests enjoy roasted chestnuts and local Tamba-style hospitality, creating a cozy, familial atmosphere that breaks the ice.
Day 2
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The Castle Town Union: History in Motion
[Wedding & Reception] A grand ceremony near the Sasayama Castle ruins, followed by a wedding procession through the historic castle town. The reception features the legendary “Tamba-Gyu” (beef) and seasonal Matsutake mushrooms, served on exquisite Tamba-yaki pottery, one of Japan’s six ancient kilns.
Day 3
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Ancestral Crafts & Forest Bathing
[Family Time] A morning visit to a traditional pottery studio to try your hand at the ancient craft. In the afternoon, a guided walk through the peaceful castle town or the surrounding satoyama (rural landscape), experiencing the profound silence and harmony of old Japan.