Nagakura Shrine

A beautiful shrine nestled in Karuizawa

Livvy Boote Jul 15, 2015 - 1 min read

<p>This shrine guard would scare anyone away</p>

<p>The entrance to the shrine is just off the main road</p>

<p>The shrine is shrouded in beautiful trees</p>

<p>Beautiful carvings above the main building's entrance  </p>

<p>Fortunes are tied to the front of the shrine  </p>

<p>A tombstone, or perhaps the depiction of a deity</p>

<p>More fascinating statues beside the shrine</p>

<p>Located beside the main shrine building  </p>

<p>The surrounding wooded area is the perfect place to sit down and escape the summer heat</p>

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.

Livvy Boote @livvy.boote

Hi! My name is Livvy and I've been interested in Japan for as long as I can remember. As a budding magazine journalist and photographer, and someone who is in love with Japanese culture, an opportunity to intern in Japan has been a dream.