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Karuizawa St. Paul’s Catholic Church: Karuizawa’s Landmark

December 18, 2024 / Chūbu Region, Nagano Prefecture, The Must-Visit Churches in Japan

In addition to Uchimura Kanzō Memorial Stone Church (石の教会 内村鑑三記念堂), another church that can excite architectural buffs is Karuizawa St. Paul’s Catholic Church (軽井沢聖パウロカトリック教会). Designed by the famous American architect Antonin Raymond, the church is another landmark in Karuizawa. It was where the first Christian wedding for non-Christians was held in Japan, and nowadays, a […]

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The Best Guide to the Usui Pass Observation Platform

August 10, 2025 / Chūbu Region, Hidden Gems, Nagano Prefecture, Trekking/Hiking in Japan

Karuizawa‘s natural spots aren’t just about waterfalls and lakes. Driving up the Usui Pass, there is a park close to the summit at 1,200m. The Usui Pass Observation Platform (碓氷峠見晴台) in the park offers a spectacular panoramic view of the ragged mountain ranges close by, including Mt. Asama, Japan’s Southern Alps and the mountains of

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Kumanokōtai Shrine – The Must-Visit Shrine in Karuizawa

December 17, 2024 / Chūbu Region, Nagano Prefecture, Temples & Shrines

Kumanokōtai Shrine (熊野皇大神社), close to the Usui Pass Observation Platform, is a rare shrine you will want to visit. Not only does it sit on a prefectural borderline, but the central watershed (中央分水嶺) can also be found in the precinct! Because the shrine’s precinct is across two prefectures, the shrine consists of two religious institutions

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Maruyama Coffee: The Must-Visit Cafe in Karuizawa

December 17, 2024 / Chūbu Region, Nagano Prefecture, Vegan and Vegetarian-Friendly Spots

Opposite Bon Okawa Karuizawa Chocolate Factory, on the other side of the bullet train track, there is a cafe you must visit if you are a coffee person. In fact, you might have already visited one of the coffee chain’s stores in Tokyo! Opened in 1991, Maruyama Coffee (丸山珈琲) is infamous for its high-quality coffee,

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Karuizawa’s Best Flower-Adoring Spot: Karuizawa Lake Garden

December 17, 2024 / Chūbu Region, Nagano Prefecture

A scenic spot to visit in Karuizawa is Karuizawa Lake Garden (軽井沢レイクガーデン). The spacious ground of around 33,000㎡ is divided into 8 areas. Each of them is skillfully designed so that while the plants grow freely with minimal human touches, the gardens still appear to be picturesque. So as you stroll around Karuizawa Lake Garden,

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The Best Jam and Dips Stores on Old Karuizawa Ginza Street

August 10, 2025 / Chūbu Region, Nagano Prefecture, Vegan and Vegetarian-Friendly Spots

As you walk around Karuizawa, you will notice the town has many jam stores. Why? Because Karuizawa is jam’s birthplace in Japan. As the town received many foreign visitors, especially in summer, the method of making delicious jams was passed to the locals. But many shops and cafes in Karuizawa sell homemade jams, so deciding

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A Guide to the Top Bakeries on Old Karuizawa Ginza Street

August 10, 2025 / Chūbu Region, Nagano Prefecture, Vegan and Vegetarian-Friendly Spots

When you walk on Old Karuizawa Ginza Street (軽井沢銀座通り), you will notice that there are several bakeries on this 750-meter-long street. Some of them even have a cafe serving light meals! Because each of them has its charm, if you are unsure which one to visit, read on for an introduction to the most popular

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A Guide to the Best Cafes on Old Karuizawa Ginza Street

August 10, 2025 / Chūbu Region, Nagano Prefecture, Vegan and Vegetarian-Friendly Spots

Karuizawa is surely a top-class scenic summer resort close to Tokyo. But spending an entire day exploring the town can be tiring for many. So how about visiting a cafe with a nice ambiance on Old Karuizawa Gina Street for a break and enjoying a plate of nice dessert with a cup of coffee or

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The Recommended Cafés and Restaurants in Karuizawa

August 10, 2025 / Chūbu Region, Nagano Prefecture, Vegan and Vegetarian-Friendly Spots

As one of Japan’s best highland resorts, Karuizawa in Nagano Prefecture has many charms, and one of them is the delicious food and drinks served in the lovely town. The spots with a nice ambiance are the perfect places to stop by after spending a couple of hours exploring. Because cafés and restaurants are almost

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