Karuizawa St. Paul's Catholic Church

St. Paul's Cathedral, artistically, blends Gothic and Renaissance styles. The church's underground chamber houses a coffin of celebrities including the former Indian chiefs. Each glass window reflects the different religious themes of the Bible. There are also up to 10,000 acoustic pipes of the Italian organ and a large set of 65 small bells. The square in front of the church has been the starting point for every religious parade since the 16th century, and the central "zero starting point" is the starting point for measuring the distance between St. Paul and other cities.

The St Paul Catholic Church, with its huge minarets and triangular roofs like a gingerbread house in a fairy tale, is a representative building for Karuizawa. This Catholic church, built in 1935, was designed by the Czech architect Anthony Raymond . In addition to its distinctive appearance, the interior is mainly made of wood building materials, forming a huge "✕"-shaped beam and pillar, which is also reminiscent of the sacred cross. Travelers interested in architecture are definitely going to visit!

The building is really famous in the local area, and it has a history of nearly 100 years, but if you don't have a car, it is not easy to go. It is nearly three kilometers from the Prince Shopping Center and Karuizawa Station that tourists often go to. It may be the reason for going in winter. The road is deserted. The church is not large in size and is mainly wooden, and the huge triangular roof is particularly unique, perhaps to channel snow to the ground faster. The shadow of the cross, transmitted by yellow lights, can be seen from the window behind the church, which seems to give people a warm and emotional feeling in the cold winter.

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