Embrace happiness with a ribbon: The ultra-stylish churches of the Seto Inland Sea

By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Team
 

Getting married is a sacred event, symbolizing the journey of two people who were once strangers coming together in this vast world, growing to understand and cherish each other, and finally blossoming into a lifelong union. Therefore, choosing the perfect place to tie the knot becomes especially important. In Japan's SetoInlandSea, there stands a dreamlike Ribbon Chapel, a pure white church building wrapped in ribbons, symbolizing the embrace of two people's happiness. It aims to offer couples unforgettable wedding memories.

The Ribbon Chapel is located within a resort in Japan’s SetoInland Sea and was designed by Japanese architect Hiroshi Nakamura of Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP Architects. As the name suggests, the design is inspired by the concept of a "ribbon" — spiral staircases resembling ribbons wrap around the church structure. These staircases start from two different points, spiral upwards and intertwine, eventually meeting at the top. From there, couples can enjoy breathtaking views of endless greenery and ocean, much like how two individuals’ paths, once separate, finally converge to create a shared future full of infinite possibilities.