KARUIZAWA OTOWA NO MORI
Discovered in the early Meiji era by a Canadian missionary,
Karuizawa has grown into one of Japan’s premier resort destinations, welcoming over 8.5 million visitors each year.
Just a few steps off the bustling main street,
you’ll find yourself embraced by a serene silence,
as if the liveliness moments ago were a distant memory.
Dappled sunlight filters through the lush greenery, captivating the heart.
In a solemn atmosphere created by sacred air
and a deep sense of tradition nurtured by history,
we offer a wedding experience that is profoundly and uniquely Karuizawa—
one that indulges all five senses.
In Gentle Embrace of Nature
Just a short turn off the bustling main street, you’ll find yourself in serene quiet, as if the lively sounds from moments before had vanished.
Soft rays of sunlight filter through the leaves, and the richness of the greenery captures your heart.
Heartfelt Hospitality in Unique Venues
Nestled in a quiet forest where Karuizawa’s seasonal beauty shines, the white chapel stands with grace and dignity.
At its center, a stunning stained-glass window depicting the Annunciation to the Virgin Mary fills the space with sacred light, offering every guest a warm and joyful sense of peace.
A Solemn Ceremony in the Anglican Tradition
Nestled in a quiet forest where Karuizawa’s seasonal beauty shines, the white chapel stands with grace and dignity.
At its center, a stunning stained-glass window depicting the Annunciation to the Virgin Mary fills the space with sacred light, offering every guest a warm and joyful sense of peace.
Autumn Foliage
The great outdoors transforms with each season.
In autumn, the leaves turn brilliant shades of yellow, orange, and red.
Winter Snow
A breathtaking silver landscape stretches endlessly before you, blanketing the world in serene, quiet beauty.
Special Cuisine
Otowa Cuisine, produced by a passionate local executive chef, is based on incorporating seasonal Shinshu ingredients—including mist-grown vegetables sourced from contracted farms—into every dish using the best cooking methods. Please enjoy a moment of exquisite flavors paired with Shinshu wines carefully selected by our sommelier.
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KARUIZAWA OTOWA NO MORI
Address
1323-980 Karuizawa, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture, 389-0102
