SAWARAMODEL 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.
The Merchant’s Heritage: An Immersive Journey into Edo Spirit
Discover a hidden gem just 30 minutes from Narita Airport. Sawara is a town where time has stood still since the Edo period, preserved as a Living Museum. In this course, the entire town becomes your wedding venue. Staying at SAWARA MERCHANT TOWN HOTEL NIPPONIA—a decentralized hotel created from renovated historic merchant houses—you and your guests will not just visit, but live within the history of Japan. It is a profound experience of the “Merchant Spirit” and the elegant water-side culture that once supported the nation’s capital.
Day 1
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Arrival in the Riverside District: Sake & Starlit Reunion
[Welcome Party: 20-30 Guests] A warm welcome in a renovated sake brewery or the hotel’s historic lounge. Guests arrive to the smell of old wood and the taste of local Sawara sake. A casual “Kura (Storehouse) Dinner” featuring ingredients from the fertile Chiba plains sets the tone for an intimate, family-focused stay.
Day 2
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The Sawayaka Vows: A Procession Through Time
[Wedding & Reception] A private ceremony in the hotel’s restored grand hall or a local historic shrine. Following the vows, the couple enjoys a “Sappara” (Traditional Boat Procession) along the Ono River, cheered by locals and guests from the banks—a truly cinematic and authentic Japanese celebration. The reception is a refined French-Japanese fusion feast served in a converted warehouse, honoring the town’s merchant hospitality.
Day 3
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The Art of Living: River Cruises and Craftsmanship
[Family Time] A peaceful morning “Flat-bottom Boat Tour” through the historic canal district. Afterward, a private workshop visiting a local soy sauce brewery or a traditional incense shop that has operated for centuries. Guests can wander the streets in Yukata, feeling the rhythm of a town that continues to cherish its ancestral roots.