(Source: ヨッシーウェブログ)
The original structure of the chapel was built in 1895 as the first church building in Karuizawa. It has continuously been retouched until 1922 and stands as is today. It has a remarkable look that blends in with the beautiful surrounding trees.
(Source: Tany&wife`s blog from新潟)
Most of the interiors including the ceiling, walls, floor and even the altar is made of wood. It is a modest and warm atmosphere that is hardly found anywhere else. Please visit this place that can be called "the origin of Karuizawa," and where Christianity in Japan found its calling.
(Source: Wikimedia Commons)
Next to the chapel, you can see Shaw's vacation house (recovered). This is Karuizawa's first vacation house, the first of its kind built in Karuizawa. Inside the house, there are pictures on exhibit, where you can see the daily life of foreigners who enjoyed their summer in Karuizawa.
(Source: 旅・食べ歩き、ときどきクッキング)
(Source: ヨッシーウェブログ)
The original structure of the chapel was built in 1895 as the first church building in Karuizawa. It has continuously been retouched until 1922 and stands as is today. It has a remarkable look that blends in with the beautiful surrounding trees.
(Source: Tany&wife`s blog from新潟)
Most of the interiors including the ceiling, walls, floor and even the altar is made of wood. It is a modest and warm atmosphere that is hardly found anywhere else. Please visit this place that can be called "the origin of Karuizawa," and where Christianity in Japan found its calling.
(Source: Wikimedia Commons)
Next to the chapel, you can see Shaw's vacation house (recovered). This is Karuizawa's first vacation house, the first of its kind built in Karuizawa. Inside the house, there are pictures on exhibit, where you can see the daily life of foreigners who enjoyed their summer in Karuizawa.
(Source: 旅・食べ歩き、ときどきクッキング)