The Nagakura shrine in Karuizawa is just a ten-minute walk away from Nakakaruizawa train station. After exploring the Prince Shopping Plaza, the local wildlife on a Picchio eco-tour, and some of the Hoshino hot springs, why not go a little off the beaten track? This shrine is a beautiful insight to the older side of Karuizawa, and is the perfect place to sit down, find some peace and quiet, and take a break from a busy day of walking.
- 1 min read
Nagakura Shrine
A beautiful shrine nestled in Karuizawa

By Livvy Boote
Community writer

This shrine guard would scare anyone away

The entrance to the shrine is just off the main road

The shrine is shrouded in beautiful trees

Beautiful carvings above the main building's entrance

Fortunes are tied to the front of the shrine

A tombstone, or perhaps the depiction of a deity

More fascinating statues beside the shrine

Located beside the main shrine building

The surrounding wooded area is the perfect place to sit down and escape the summer heat
Explore nearby
-
Japan's Top Train Route for Tourists
Featured
-
-
-
Join the discussion
Elena Lisina
5 years ago
Quiet places like gardens or jinja I love most (without corwd of tourists)! :)
1 comment in total
Book your trip
Find a nearby hotel
Explore some of the best nearby hotels and deals for the perfect place to stay in Japan.
Top Articles
-
1
Time Traveling on the Hitachi-no-kuni Long Trail
Ibaraki - Sponsored -
2
KAMENOI HOTEL ASO PARK RESORT
Kumamoto - Sponsored -
3
A Guide to Tono City and Hanamaki City
Iwate - Sponsored -
4
Discover Japan's Allure With a Tokyo Cruise
Article - Sponsored -
5
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo’s New Executive Lounge and “The Pagoda in the Clouds”
Tokyo - Sponsored -
6
Lookout Points in Hida and Takayama
Activities -
7
Spend the Day in Sapporo: Japan’s Northern Metropolis
Hokkaido - Sponsored -
8
Yatsusankan Ryokan
Gifu -
9
Miyoko Schinner’s Vegan Japan Tour
Culture -
10
Hida Mori no Megumi
Gifu
-
1
Guide to Bringing Medicines Into Japan
Planning -
2
The Ultimate Guide to Thrifting in Tokyo
Shopping -
3
March Grand Sumo Tournament (Osaka)
Osaka -
4
Your Name: Real-Life Locations in Tokyo
Tokyo -
5
Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival
Shizuoka -
6
Iwatayama Monkey Park
Kyoto -
7
Daikoku Car Meet
Kanagawa -
8
Japanese Urban Legends
Culture -
9
Wonder Festival
Chiba -
10
Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival
Hokkaido