Karuizawa Kogen Church
軽井沢高原教会
A wooden church with a triangular roof in the forest of the Hoshino area, most atmospheric during the summer candlelight night and Christmas lights.
Karuizawa Kogen Church originated in the “Art and Freedom Education Seminar” held here in 1921, which drew writers such as Kitahara Hakushu and Shimazaki Toson. The current chapel is a wooden building with a triangular roof, and its interior is warm and bright. On summer evenings during the “Candlelight Night” and throughout December's Christmas season, the path leading to the church is lined with lanterns, creating a very romantic setting. Admission is free (except during weddings). It is generally open from 10:00 to 17:00 and is within walking distance of the Stone Church and Elm Street.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–17:00 (except during weddings)
Nearby sights
- Harunire Terrace
- Stone Church (Uchimura Kanzo Memorial)
- Hoshino Onsen Tombo-no-Yu
- Karuizawa Wild Bird Forest
- Hiroshi Senju Museum Karuizawa
- Karuizawa Taliesin
- Kumoba Pond
- Former Mikasa Hotel