Although Kobayashi Daizo was the main carpenter, the villagers all took part in creating this historical, wooden structure. Designed by Okada Tokitaro, it was designated Important Cultural Property in 1980. Since many famous financial business men and trade merchants from all around the world would stay here, it was called “Karuizawa’s Rokumeikan” (A Rokumeikan was […]pp

This wooden, Western-style hotel, designed by Kume Gonkuro, is renouned for being the hotel loved by John Lennon of the Beatles. The interior is rustic, classic and beautiul, despite not actually being fully completed to their initial designs.pp

This building, designed by W.M. Vories, is said to best of Karuizawa’s architecture throughout history. The terrace’s white handrails and window frames are a particularly distinctive characteristic.pp

This historical structure, designed by Antonin Raymond, has become known as the symbol of Karuizawa. It features a steep, triangular roof and a big steeple, with thick pillars assembled in a scissors shape towards the ceiling.pp

A church which was established in the Meiji Period (in 1898) by the design of W. M. Vories. Located behind Karuizawa tennis court, the beautiful architecture intertwines with the rustic woodland to add warmth to the trees surrounding it.pp

Designed by W. M. Vories and the villa of missionary Alexander Croft Shaw, this historical piece of architecture houses a number of Shaw’s favourite historical items.pp

Oil paintings, drawings and prints come together here to create a warm atmosphere the likes of which you’d find in a fairytale. Western-style painter Wakita Kazu not only exhibited here but also created the main design for the museum’s building. The adjacent studio was designed by Yoshimura Junzo, in a more modern style.pp

An individual art museum displaying works by Ishikawa Koichi, the famous painter who created watercolour sketches and oil paintings of Karuizawa’s flowers. With his delicate touch, he tried to mirror the enternal life of a flower which breathes in harmony with the nature of Karuizawa.pp

Displaying works from some of the top ranking Japanese artists in the world, such as Kusama Yayoi, Atsuko Tanaka, Nara Yoshitomo and Takashi Murakami, this contemporary art museum is a quiet place to spark your imagination amongst the surrounding greenery. You can also purchase works at the gallery and the admission fee includes a tea […]pp

Mainly displaying excellent contemporary art from the end of World War II to the present and works of avant-garde artists whose international profile has been increasing in recent years, this freshly planned exhibition is simply something you cannot miss. Not only is the building, designed by Rikuo Nishimori, deeply impressive, but the art will take […]pp