the Hillside Kobe
An Adult Hideaway Designed by World-Renowned Architect Tadao Ando
Your wedding takes place in a minimalist and sophisticated designer building crafted to harmonize with its 120-year-old symbolic tree.
The venue features a chapel bathed in sunlight filtering through the trees, an open banquet hall, and a lounge where you can enjoy film screenings or live music, all spread across a single floor. This exclusive hideaway, created by the world-renowned architect Tadao Ando, is yours to customize for an unforgettable full-venue buyout on your wedding day.
A Sophisticated Wedding of Light and Nature in Tadao Ando’s Architecture
This is the work of world-renowned architect Tadao Ando, winner of the Pritzker Architecture Prize, often called the “Nobel Prize of architecture”. It is the only wedding venue in Japan where he was involved from design to construction.
This designer house features beautiful concrete, glass, and natural light. It is a refined and elegant space that highly values harmony with nature while utilizing concrete and glass in its design. Share an unforgettable moment with your cherished guests in this exquisite setting.
The Entire Venue, Yours to Command
Enjoy complete freedom to use the space and time as you wish, creating a truly unique wedding. The 180-degree panoramic party hall, terraces, and a large lounge for film screenings are all reserved exclusively for you.
The venue, defined by its massive concrete walls and granite stone fences, features an expansive center court and vibrant greenery from its symbolic tree. Feel free to capture memorable photos in any spot you like, change the coordination to match the atmosphere, and fully enjoy this artistic designer space.
A Chapel that Accentuates the Bride’s Natural Beauty
The approach to the chapel via the glass-enclosed flying corridor, the “Virgin Bridge,” creates a uniquely beautiful and romantic scene only found at THE HILLSIDE KOBE.
The Center Court, featuring the impressive 120-year-old symbolic tree that seems to watch over the couple’s path, is popular for arranging a bouquet toss from the second-floor balcony and group photos. The ceremony, bathed in natural light and harmonized with the tree’s majestic presence, perfectly highlights the bride’s natural beauty. In the evening, you can also view the stunning Kobe cityscape, often called the “10-Million-Dollar Night View.”
CEREMONY
CHAPEL
Capacity: 2 to 80 guests
BANQUET
BANQUET
Capacity: up to 100 seated guests
the Hillside Kobe
| Address | 5-30 Rokkodai-cho, Nada-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo |
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| Access | Directly in front of the Kobe City Bus No. 36 “Rokkodai Minamiguchi” stop. |
| Capacity | Chapel: 80 guests / Banquet: 100 guests |
| Facilities | Bridal room, Cloakroom, Family waiting room, Guest changing rooms, Bar & lounge |