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The most popular resort in Hawaii
Oahu

Many people think of Waikiki when they think of Hawaii.

The island of Waikiki is located on the island of Oahu.

Oahu is one of the world's leading resort destinations, with passenger planes arriving from all over the world.

In this issue, we will look at this wedding on Oahu.

 

What is Oahu like?

Oahu is the central island of the Hawaiian Islands, consisting of 132 islands in total, including six that can be visited.

In ancient times, the Iolani Palace symbolized the prosperity and glory of the Hawaiian Kingdom,

Today it is home to Honolulu, the capital of the state of Hawaii.

The Hawaiian Islands are also one of the world's leading tourist destinations,

In 2019, the number of annual visitors reached 10 million and 1.55 million Japanese visited the site.

The average temperature is stable between 25 and 30 degrees Celsius, and the island is surrounded by dynamic wilderness and cobalt blue waters.

 

How to get to Oahu

From Japan to Oahu, mainly Narita and Haneda airports,

Flights are available to and from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (Honolulu International Airport).

In addition to Tokyo, the company operates flights from Osaka, Nagoya, Sapporo, Fukuoka, and other cities.

The flight time is approximately 7 hours.

All flights depart Japan in the evening or night,

It will cross the date line and arrive in Honolulu early in the morning of the same day.

 

Attractions of Oahu

The charm of Oahu is the abundance of nature, including the ocean, and the

This is due to the fact that it combines a full range of urban functions such as shopping centers and restaurants.

 

Beautiful beaches and vast wilderness

The main attraction of Oahu is the white sandy beaches and the cobalt blue ocean,

It is the great nature represented by Diamond Head.

There is a huge crater at the top of 230-meter-high Diamond Head,

The trek up to this point, which takes less than an hour, is popular with tourists.

From the top of the mountain, you can see all of Honolulu.

Also, Halona Cove is located between Hanauma Bay and Sandy Beach,

This is a scenic spot where visitors can see tides spouting from holes in the cooled and hardened lava.

If you go to the center of the island, you will find Kualoa Ranch, which boasts an area of 500 square meters.

It is a prairie that is also a ranch, but is so rich in nature that it has been used for filming movies such as Jurassic Park.

 

One of the world's leading resorts

Oahu is the central island of the Hawaiian Islands, visited by 10 million tourists annually,

There are many ocean-centered tourist attractions, including Waikiki Beach.

Sightseeing spots are not limited to the ocean; Iolani Palace and other cultural facilities that remind us of the glory of the Hawaiian dynasty are also popular tourist attractions.

 

Shopping and restaurants are also recommended

On Oahu, in addition to the famous Ala Moana Center, the Royal Hawaiian Center

There are five shopping centers, including Kahala Mall.

Japanese restaurants can be found here and there due to the large number of Japanese-Americans in the area.

Seafood, bold steakhouses, Italian and Chinese cuisine.

One of the charms of Oahu is that you can enjoy flavors from all over the world.

 

Once-in-a-lifetime weddings are
Oahu is the place to be.

Blessed with natural beauty and the everlasting summer sun, Oahu is the perfect place to have the memorable wedding you desire.

Consider an Oahu wedding with family and close friends.

 

Attraction of having your wedding on Oahu

The island of Oahu, which is a resort area with great natural beauty, but also functions as the central city of the state of Hawaii, has

It is also an easy city to spend time in, with many hotels, commercial facilities, and restaurants.

Find your ideal wedding venue among the churches and chapels, each of which has its own unique characteristics.

 

Weddings in the best locations are
It's something I'll remember for the rest of my life.

A wedding is the start of a new chapter in two people's lives,

We want it to remain as a good memory forever.

I would love to have my wedding on the island of Oahu, surrounded by the beautiful ocean and nature, away from the various ties I have in Japan,

It must be a wonderful beginning.

 

Various locations to choose from

The churches and chapels used for weddings on Oahu all have unique locations and buildings.

You can choose your favorite location, whether it is a church right in front of the shoreline or a chapel overlooking a sacred lake.

 

Oahu is also a great honeymoon destination.

Since Hawaii is one of the world's leading resort destinations, it is also a popular honeymoon destination.

Traveling with relatives and close friends invited to the wedding must be a memorable experience.

 

Recommended Churches and Chapels

Here are some typical churches and chapels where you can hold your wedding ceremony or party on Oahu.

 

Ko Olina Chapel
Place of Joy

Ko Olina is one of Oahu's premier royal resorts and was once a retreat for the Hawaiian royal family.

The Hawaiian word "ko olina" means "crystal of joy.

As the name suggests, this is the perfect place for a wedding ceremony or party where the joy of the couple can come to fruition.

 

Venue Features

The chapel with its large windows is bathed in Hawaiian sunlight,

Outside the window, palm trees sway in the breeze and the white sand beach glistens in the sunlight.

In front of the chapel is the cobalt blue Hawaiian ocean.

The banquet hall, which serves as the party venue, has a 5-meter-high glass wall.

This spectacular view will celebrate your wedding.

 

Plan Features

Blue ocean, sandy beaches, and wide open skies - all the iconic sights of Hawaii are available in this location for the ideal wedding ceremony.

You can also enjoy a unique Hawaiian experience between the ceremony and the party venue.

 

The Moana Chapel

Known as the "First Lady of Waikiki."

This beachfront chapel is located at the Moana Surfrider Westin Resort & Spa.

 

Venue Features

The venue is steeped in the 100-year tradition and prestige of the Moana Surfrider.

The beautiful Waikiki Beach can be seen from the altar, and the Trinity chandelier shines on the ceiling of the church.

 

Plan Features

After the prestigious ceremony, guests can gather in the private garden in front of the beach.

Parties can also be held in the hotel's party room, so there is less travel and more time to relax.

 

The Private
Garden Aloha Ke Akua

At The Private Garden Aloha Ke Akua, overlooking a heart-shaped lake that legend has it was created by fairies,

The chapel and garden dining room can be combined for weddings and parties.

 

Venue Features

The triangular-roofed chapel on the shores of Kahaluu Fishpond is impressive.

The lake is also famous as a sacred place with many Hawaiian myths and legends.

 

Plan Features

Here, you can choose between a traditional-style church ceremony and a natural-style garden ceremony.

It is popular for its natural Hawaiian atmosphere for weddings.

After the ceremony, guests can enjoy a party in the garden dining room overlooking the ocean.

 

The Bayer Estate

This historical building is located in a quiet residential area about 20 minutes by car from downtown Waikiki.

This oceanfront house offers a relaxing atmosphere not only in your room but also on the patio.

Location] 5829 kalanianaole Hwy, Honolulu,HI

 

Venue Features

The location is perfect for overlooking the relaxing Hawaiian ocean from the garden.

The furnishings in the room are also classically inspired, like a scene from a movie depicting the good old days in the United States.

You can enjoy your wedding ceremony and party in an at-home atmosphere.

 

Plan Features

Although not flashy, a prestigious and relaxed wedding ceremony can be achieved.

How about an intimate party as if you invited your loved ones to your home?

A ceremony in a lawn garden filled with colorful Hawaiian flowers is an emotional experience.

 

Kawaiahao Church

At a Protestant church in the heart of Honolulu, Oahu,

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it is one of the oldest churches in Hawaii.

 

Venue Features

The church has a beautiful stately appearance with approximately 14,000 beautiful coral stones used for the exterior walls.

Once inside, the second floor is filled with the sounds of a pipe organ consisting of 2,500 pipes, which is designated as an important cultural property of Hawaii.

Fifty-two different tones from the pipe organ enliven the ceremony.

 

Plan Features

In a historic church with the oldest history on Oahu,

A pipe organ and "Alohaoe" sung a cappella by local residents add to the ceremony.

The beautiful tones make for an impressive ceremony.

 

Calvary-by-the-Sea Church

This is the only church on Oahu with a view of the ocean over the altar.

This popular church is located along the beach, a 15-minute drive from Waikiki.

Location] 5339 Kalanianaʻole Hwy, Honolulu,HI

 

Venue Features

It is the only oceanfront church on Oahu.

The natural beauty of Hawaii can be felt close by, and the cobalt blue waters of Hawaii extend just beyond the altar.

 

Plan Features

After the ceremony, commemorative photos can be taken with the sea in the background.

If you invite your friends to the wedding, you can have the bouquet toss with the cobalt blue sea in the background.

 

Wedding photos are also popular

The scenery of Oahu, whether it is the blue of the ocean, the green of the mountains, or the colorful flowers, is all colorful and photogenic.

With this scenery as a backdrop, the couple in their wedding dress will surely be vividly captured.

 

Oahu
Attraction of Wedding Photography

The charm of Oahu wedding photography is its beautiful natural backdrop for the couple's keepsake photos.

Choose freely from a variety of photo locations to capture your memories of Oahu in wonderful photographs.

 

Can be photographed with a spectacular view in the background.

Blue sea, white clouds, and green spreading over the land are all more than the color of Japan.

You can take pictures against the backdrop of the unique scenery of Oahu, which is several levels darker than the rest of the island.

Diamond Head is, of course, the most beautiful sunset beach in the world,

Tantalus Hill, which offers a panoramic view of Honolulu and a beautiful night view,

There are numerous scenic photo opportunities on Oahu.

 

Various locations
Let's build your own plan!

Since there are so many spectacular points of interest on Oahu, you can combine them in any way you like.

Tantalus Hill, which offers a view of the city of Honolulu during the day, can also be photographed at night with the night sky and countless stars in the background.

It is not easy to take pictures in Japan with a vast landscape like Kualoa Ranch, which has been used as a location for Hollywood movies, as a backdrop.

One of the charms of Oahu is that you can choose from a variety of locations and plan according to your preferences.

 

Preserve a lifetime of memories.

On Oahu, you can capture the wedding photos that will be a lifetime memory for the couple, along with the beautiful scenery.

Some tours have Japanese assistants.

I can tell you exactly the pose and location you want.

 

Recommended Tours

Here are three great tours for your wedding on Oahu.

 

Hawaii Beach Photo

If you had your wedding in Hawaii, you want to leave behind some beach photos.

And with this tour, you will use a luxury limousine to and from the beach,

Japanese-speaking photography assistants are provided for your peace of mind.

Photo shoots will be held at iconic Hawaii locations such as Ala Moana Beach and in the streets of Waikiki.

Let's take a wonderful commemorative photo of the two of you.

 

summary

A wedding on Oahu is probably a plan that every couple planning a ceremony thinks about at least once.

Although overseas weddings may seem intimidating, Oahu is a great place to hold a wedding ceremony where you can easily communicate in Japanese,

Tours are available for smooth ceremonies and parties.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so please consider it.