[2025 Karuizawa Attraction] Travel Guide for Stone Church (Updated Mar)

. 🍂 Autumn in Karuizawa is like an oil painting. Here are some recommended attractions: 📌 Wild Bird Forest (Images 1️⃣2️⃣), near the golf course, the red leaves at the entrance are very beautiful, this is a nature reserve, and it is very large inside. 📌 Stone Church (Images 3️⃣4️⃣), the Stone Church is very special, and the red leaves next to the church are numerous and beautiful. 📌 Hiroshi Senju Museum (Image 5️⃣), the design inside is very artistic, and it is actually very suitable for visiting on a rainy day. 📌 Kumoba Pond (Image 6️⃣), many posts online say that Kumoba Pond is too small and there is nothing to see, it is indeed very small, and there are many people, but the colorful red leaves in the autumn season are also worth seeing. .

Karuizawa, as a peripheral travel destination of Tokyo, can be reached in just over an hour by Shinkansen from Tokyo. Known as the 'back garden of Tokyo', it is a place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the comfort of nature. 🚘Chartered tour route: 1️⃣.Tokyo→Highland Church→Stone Church→Elm Street Town→Old Karuizawa Ginza→Kumobaike 2️⃣Villager's Cafeteria→Hoshino's Forest→White Silk Waterfall→Prince Shopping Plaza→Tokyo ✅Transportation: Chartered car tour ✅Attractions Introduction: Highland Church A landmark building in Karuizawa, the huge triangular building is surrounded by trees. Even if you only visit the outside, you will be intoxicated. If it is Christmas season, there will be a light show at night, which is very festive. Stone Church A church built of stone is very characteristic and simply too beautiful! You must visit the interior of the Stone Church, which is quiet and sacred. Many lovers will hold weddings here. Elm Street Town Eat, drink and shop along the wooden plank road, as if walking in the forest. There are also high-end brands and coffee shops here. Old Karuizawa Ginza The oldest shopping street in Karuizawa, the street has many restaurants and specialty shops. John Lennon's favorite coffee shop French Bakery and popular souvenir natural jam SAWAYA Zeyaya are on this street. Kumobaike Known as Swan Lake, the quiet water surface reflects the green trees, and it is beautiful all year round. Villager's Cafeteria There are limited delicacies in each season, and you need to wait a long time for a seat, but you can stroll around nearby. Bird's Forest It's great for running in the summer. You can observe more than 80 kinds of birds here. Children who like animals and plants can come and visit. White Silk Waterfall One of the must-visit attractions, the water flow is like several white silk threads connected, and you can't help but marvel at the beauty of nature's craftsmanship after being there. Prince Shopping Plaza It's very close to Karuizawa Station. You can take a walk before returning. It has all kinds of outlet brands. Sisters who like shopping don't miss it.

Name📝: Uchimura Kanzo Memorial Stone Church Address 📍: Hoshino, Karuizawa, Kitasaku District, Nagano 389-0111, Japan Nearest train station 🚉: NakaKaruizawa 中輕井澤(20 minute walk) Famous for ✨: its stone architecture, its location being inside the forest, it’s tranquility and the beautiful view it has Tourist spots nearby 👀: ⛪️ Karuizawa kogen church (1 minute walk) - another church inside the forest with tall trees surrounding it 🐦 Karuizawa Wild Bird Forest (10-15 minute walk)- with beautiful lake, birdwatching tour and binocular rental available #nagano #japan #Nakakurizawa

Karuizawa, a picturesque resort destination, attracts many travelers seeking fashion and tranquility with its serene natural scenery, exquisite fashion atmosphere, and rich artistic vibe. My journey to Karuizawa began with a uniquely styled wedding. The wedding was held in a chapel primarily made of wood, simple yet solemn. The chapel's design is unique, with triangular windows casting soft light, creating a sacred and warm atmosphere. After the wedding, we strolled through the streets of Karuizawa, admiring the autumn scenery. The mountains were covered with vibrant red maples, reflecting in the clear lake, creating a beautiful picture. We took photos under the maple trees, feeling the romantic atmosphere of autumn. Karuizawa's fashion also left a deep impression on me. Most of the shops here are filled with a minimalist Japanese style, both fashionable and understated. My friends and I picked out some favorite items in a trendy boutique, feeling the pulse of Karuizawa's fashion. The fashion in Karuizawa is not just about clothes and accessories but also a lifestyle and cultural connotation. The tranquility of Karuizawa was also a highlight of my trip. The air here is fresh, and the environment is beautiful, making one feel relaxed and comfortable. We walked by the lake, enjoying the beautiful scenery and feeling the serenity and harmony of Karuizawa. Besides these, Karuizawa also has some unique architecture, such as the stone-arched passage, which is quite distinctive. Karuizawa, a picturesque resort destination, perfectly blends fashion and nature, giving me an unforgettable journey. It is a place worth savoring and slowly exploring.

A church in Karuizawa ⛪️ Introducing the "Stone Church Uchimura Kanzo Memorial Hall" 🍀 A unique church with organic architecture 🕊 If no ceremony is being held, you can also tour the inside of the church ✨ It's a wonderful space, so why not come and visit? ✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼ ➸Recommended spot information📍Stone Church Uchimura Kanzo Memorial Hall✤Address: Hoshino, Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture✤Access: Karuizawa Station ▶︎ 15 minutes by taxi ✤Access: Nakakaruizawa Station ▶︎ 5 minutes by taxi ✤Parking: Available✤Cost: Free ✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼ #0 yen trip January 2025 #Karuizawa #Church #Karuizawa trip #Tourism #NaganoTourism #NaganoTrip

That's right! The stone built in the photo is even a church, often thought the church must be a rare attraction in European countries, but came to Karuizawa, Japan, can visit such a special church, I heard that many couples in Japan and around the world hope to get married here! 🥰 The architect hopes to make the church and nature integrated, the periphery is surrounded by trees, inside except the stone adopts a large amount of glass, so that the outside sunlight penetrates into the church, and at the same time represents the "no church philosophy", aside from the general church form and appearance, to blend into nature, very special. But unfortunately no photography is allowed inside the church, remember to respect the rules when you visit!📸 #globaltravel #Japan #Karuizawa #Tokyo

The full name of the Stone Church is "Stone Church - Uchimura Kenzo Memorial Hall" Uchimura Kenzo's philosophy is that there is no church. As long as you have a pious heart, nature is the most suitable church. In order to promote this concept, the subsequent designer Kendrick Kellogg inherited Uchimura Kenzo's idea and integrated the five basic elements of nature, namely stone, light, water, green and trees, into the design. The large arched structure combines glass light and shadow (female) with natural light beams shining on the rough stone walls (male), creating a stone church. The light and shadow inside the Stone Church, as well as the solemnity, are really hard to describe. Please feel it for yourself~ ❕You are not allowed to take photos inside the church, so the last picture uses photos from the official website for everyone to appreciate the interior decoration. 🚘Transportation: 1️⃣Take the Hoshinoya Group shuttle bus at the south exit of Nakakaruizawa Station, arrive at the terminal, and walk to the Stone Church, which is about 13 minutes away. 2️⃣ It takes about 30 to 40 minutes to ride a bicycle from Karuizawa. Bicycles cannot be parked next to the church, but only at the entrance to the foot of the mountain. You can see the bicycle parking lot when you turn in from the intersection. 🕰️Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 9:00-18:00, Friday weekends and holidays only open for one hour from 7:30-8:30 in the morning. Except for weddings #外游 #Karuizawa #日本旅行 #church

I remember going to Karuizawa during the May Day holiday and staying at the Prince Hotel next to the Outlet! The hotel environment is very beautiful and quiet! There are small wooden houses scattered in a large forest, each with its own independent hot spring and good privacy. Shopping nearby is also convenient! Karuizawa is a great place for a leisurely vacation. Drink some coffee, eat some desserts 🍮, visit the Stone Church and the Highland Church, feel the churches, trees, grass and shadows under the sunshine, and feel refreshed! Being here can calm down your restless heart, discover the beauty that you haven't noticed before, think about things that you didn't have time to think about in the past, settle some things, discard some burdens, and a short vacation allows you to travel light and start again!

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