St. Paul's Catholic Church
軽井沢聖パウロカトリック教会
Visit this historic Karuizawa church for its unique architecture and tranquil atmosphere.
What it is
- A Catholic church in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture.
- Established in 1935 by Father Leo Paul Ward.
- Designed by architect Antonin Raymond.
- One of Karuizawa's historic buildings.
What to see
- Steep triangular roof and a large spire.
- Exposed wooden X-shaped truss structure inside.
- Furniture designed by George Nakashima.
- Recognized on DOCOMOMO JAPAN's modern architecture list.
Getting there
- 20-minute walk from Karuizawa Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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