"Fake Weddings" Japan Things to Do Tip by pharsadi

That was the first time I saw a wedding ceremony for a show. The ceremony was held in a hotel which had a wedding chapel. The one we went to was at the Hotel Bellclassic Tokyo, in Ikebukuro. The chapel is on the 9th floor. You might be suprised on how beautiful they designed a small chapel on the 9th floor of a hotel. This ceremony is done a couple times a week to show couples who want to get married, but not sure what this ceremony is all about. This is done, as I was told by the 'priest', because the main religion in Japan is Shinto, and they do not have any exposure to western style weddings. Who performs the wedding are the hotel staffs. The ceremony is complete with choir. It's a unique experience for me to watch this kind of ceremony.

Address: 3-36-6, Minamiotsuka, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170-0005,
Directions: From JR Ikebukuro Station: Take the Yamanote Line outer track from platform No.7, No.8; 2-minute ride.
Phone: +81-3-5950-1200
Website: http://www.hotel-bellclassic.co.jp/english/index.html