CEREMONY

Chapel in Forest

A spiritual place, gifted by the forest and built by master craftsman.

Finnish sliver pine is sometimes called “the jewel of trees” or “the sacred tree.” They can live for up to 700 years.
The Chapel in Forest was built with lavish use of rare, high-quality timber.
This historic chapel has ties to Leonard Bernstein, one of the greatest musicians of the 20th century.

Capacity: 70 people

Style: Christian Ceremony / Civil Ceremony / Garden Ceremony

FEATURES

  • INSIDE

    Floor-to-ceiling glass windows reveal the enchanting beauty of the forest through every season, while a luminous white cross seems to float above the altar.

  • HOLY FOREST

    The pristine forest is framed like a picture, enhancing the beauty of the bride.

  • FOREST BLESSINGS

    Singing birds, the rustling of the wind in the trees, and inquisitive squirrels peeking out from the shade—each one a blessing from the forest.

STORY

The History of The Nidom Resort

This building was originally constructed as a villa for VIP guests.
Its very first guest was none other than Leonard Bernstein, one of the most renowned musicians of the 20th century.
In 1990, he traveled to Sapporo to serve as the inaugural Artistic Director of the Pacific Music Festival, which he himself had founded. During his stay, he resided at what was then known as the Morisai Chapel villa.
Despite already battling illness at the time, Bernstein experienced remarkable rejuvenation of both body and soul in the tranquil Nidom forest, allowing him to take the podium and deliver an extraordinary performance.
Deeply moved, he later remarked, “Nidom is a place where you feel freedom and peace. Nidom revived me.”
Out of gratitude, he composed the “Song in Praise of Nidom.”
The original score, along with other mementos of his stay, are lovingly preserved in a dedicated room within the chapel, allowing a lingering sense of Bernstein’s serene visit to remain part of the atmosphere at Morisai Chapel today.

CHAPEL OF STONE

A magnificent church that beautifully combines stone and light, adored by many artists.

The stone used in the building is Japanese granite (ajiishi), which was the favorite material of acclaimed international artist Isamu Noguchi.Featuring beautiful colors and texture, they were painstakingly stacked by stonemasons, whose work seems more like a prayer.This masterpiece will become even more stable and elegant as it ages.It is one of the signature works of world-class architect Jun Itami.

Capacity: 100 people

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