Historical architecture

Buildings built in the early days of Karuizawa

Nippon Sei Ko Kai (Anglican Church) Karuizawa Shaw Memorial Church 日本聖公会軽井沢ショー記念礼拝堂

Karuizawa’s first church, established in 1895 by a Canadian missionary Alexander Croft Shaw and his colleagues. A.C.Shaw was called the “Father of Karuizawa”.

Address 57-1, Karuizawa, Karuizawa-machi
Access A 10-min.walk from “Kyu-Karuizawa” bus stop
Guide of price / Fees Free admission
Opening hours 09:00~17:00 *Can vary by season
Closed / Holidays Irregular

Kumano Kotai Shrine 熊野皇大神社

A shrine is located on the Nagano and Gunma prefectural border. The old Shina tree (a Japanese linden), is considered a holy tree, and said to bring good luck or improved chance of marriage.

Address 2, Usui-toge, Toge-machi, Karuizawa-machi
Access A 15-min. car ride from Karuizawa Station
Guide of price / Fees Free admission
¥1,500), Elementary and junior high school students ¥500
Opening hours 09:00~16:00

Sentoji temple 泉洞寺

A temple founded in 1598. Unique stone Jizo images including “Haita Jizo”, who tilts his head to rest his cheek on his left hand, and “Curling Jizo”, who stands on a stone with a curling brush in his hand, are popular.

Address 1259, Oiwake, Karuizawa-machi
Access A 10-min. car ride from Shinano Oiwake Station
Guide of price / Fees Free admission