Chapel on the water — Attraction in Shimukappu

“You cannot simply put something new into a place. You have to absorb what you see around you, what exists on the land, and then use that knowledge along with contemporary thinking to interpret what you see." This philosophy of Tadao Ando really reflects in this project. The path along the beech tress leads in to north part of the entrance. The experience of walking to this church and seeing the ceremony space in the end provides great contrast. It’s intentional meandering walk it to prepare you a opening that is merge with nature and the views. I touched the concrete walls and seeing all the master moves that this unique architect creates. My tears almost came down! A classic piece will always touch your heart and elevate you to a spiritual place. During the ceremony time, the glass doors actually open which must be a...

Excellent design that shows the unique taste and vision of the designer.

I requested to come over here and the tour guide was confused because she had never heard of this place. And she was amazed after seeing this in person.

It is a small place and only people who know about this will come and visit. And we are one of them.

This is the spot you have to visit when you can. Does it bring you any money? Help you with your business? No. But it brings you peace and eye sight to see beautiful things on top of already beautiful Hokkaido.

Come, you...

Ambience at night is superb, so much better than that during the daytime. A very popular spot for hotel residents to visit so be prepared to arrive early. It’s at best to queue up 20 minutes prior to the opening at 8:30pm so as to get the front seats in the chapel. The sliding glass door which separates the chapel and water is open in the first 10 minutes, and then closed after the music is finished. Make sure...