Tour with a dedicated car! Visiting the basic tourist spots in Karuizawa (half day course / Japanese guide)
We recommend visiting Karuizawa sightseeing spots for those who want to go around sightseeing spots in Karuizawa efficiently in a short time, or for the first time in Karuizawa. A local taxi driver guides you through the sights. Karuizawa is a course where you can experience the history, culture, an
What To Expect
Stop 1
Pass byWe will guide you from the car window to the former Karuizawa area.
Stop 2
⏱ 10 minKaruizawa's oldest church, founded in 1895 by Canadian missionary Alexander Croft Shaw.
Stop 3
⏱ 15 minIf it is sunny, Mt. Asama, Mt. Myogi mountain range, Southern Alps, and Yatsugatake can be overlooked, and if the conditions are clear, the sea of clouds will spread below your eyes.
Stop 4
⏱ 15 minThe best power spot in Karuizawa. It is a rare Shinto shrine that stands across the prefectural border.
Stop 5
⏱ 5 minKaruizawa's symbolic church, built in 1955. The architect was the architect of the American architect Antony Raymond. This church features a steep triangle roof and a large steeple. Many people, including celebrities, are raising ceremonies here as a wedding hall, as it is written in a novel by Hori Tatsuo, "When we get married in St. Paul's church, we are blessed by many people." .
Stop 6
Pass byAn elegant Western-style building designated as an important cultural asset of the country, standing in the larch forest. The building is made of wooden buildings, as far as the decoration is concerned, and the key people of the political and business community, who once visited for summer summer, held a splendid dinner and party every night, and was called Karuizawa's Kanarukan. * It will be a tour from the car window. Please consult with us if you wish to visit inside.
Stop 7
⏱ 10 minA beautiful pond called "Swan Lake" because swans flew in winter. In early summer, fresh green and fiery autumn leaves are projected, and in winter, a pure white "snow scene" spreads and it can be enjoyed every season.
What to Bring
- •Wheelchair accessible
- •Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- •Service animals allowed
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- •Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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