Karuizawa Shaw Memorial Church
Karuizawa Shaw Memorial Church
Karuizawa Shaw Memorial Church
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William
Hong Kong, China124 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
It took us some time to find this memorial chapel. It was a small wooden chapel, not grand in outlook yet very worthwhile to pay a visit because this chapel helped us to remember the so-called founder of Karuizawa, Alexander Croft Shaw, a missionary from Canada.
It was a very quiet environment, very enjoyable and comfortable. But coming to here would probably need help from Google map, as it was not easy to find.
It was a very quiet environment, very enjoyable and comfortable. But coming to here would probably need help from Google map, as it was not easy to find.
Written 9 June 2024
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cittabella
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia2,755 contributions
Jun 2023 • Solo
Built by Canadian missionary Alexander Croft Shaw in 1895, the Memorial Chapel is the oldest church in Karuizawa.
It’s a humble little timber chapel, nestled in the wood. To pay respect, visitors have to take off shoes when entering and photography is not allowed inside the chapel.
My previous visit was in 2016 and I am blessed to be able to visit it again in 2023.
It’s an ideal place to pray silently and to rest the mind. Let’s all pray for world peace 🙏🏼
It’s a humble little timber chapel, nestled in the wood. To pay respect, visitors have to take off shoes when entering and photography is not allowed inside the chapel.
My previous visit was in 2016 and I am blessed to be able to visit it again in 2023.
It’s an ideal place to pray silently and to rest the mind. Let’s all pray for world peace 🙏🏼
Written 6 June 2023
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Selsy
New Zealand9,368 contributions
Nov 2017 • Solo
The church has a feeling of great serenity an simplicity. It is a beautiful historic wooden building. There is a little bit of historical information on the walls.
Written 11 November 2017
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cittabella
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia2,755 contributions
May 2016 • Solo
It is a small beautiful church tucked in the woods, at Kyu-Karuizawa. The church is rustic and made of wood, just like the other churches in the vicinity.
I enjoyed the tranquility and serenity of the church and its environment. It is peaceful and awesome being there. It's a good place to take a moment to pray and to reflect on the meaning of life.
I enjoyed the tranquility and serenity of the church and its environment. It is peaceful and awesome being there. It's a good place to take a moment to pray and to reflect on the meaning of life.
Written 8 July 2016
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Indigo_Scott
Tokyo, Japan459 contributions
Jul 2015 • Couples
Quaint, small, sort of cute, but not special. It's on a long road leading away from the village which is worth the walk. Very green. Stroll through the grounds.
Written 3 July 2015
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ikodikomi
Northern California470 contributions
Oct 2014 • Couples
The memorial church was an interesting stop along this course we were following in Karuizawa. You need to take your shoes off at the entrance. Not sure the historical significance of this church was other than it being a memorial chapel named after Alexander Croft Shaw.
Written 19 November 2014
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k_matsu132
Kushiro, Japan22,524 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
We headed east along the main street of Old Karuizawa. As the shopping street ended, we came across the Shaw Memorial Chapel on the left. The building is devoid of any unnecessary decoration and its simplicity really highlights it.
This church is the oldest in Karuizawa, where Canadian missionary A.C. Shaw, known as the father of Karuizawa's development, spent his first summer in 1886 and used it as a base for his missionary activities. In the quiet church garden stood a bust and monument of Shaw. The first villa he built in Karuizawa has now been restored behind the church and is open to the public for free as the Shaw House Memorial Museum.
This church is the oldest in Karuizawa, where Canadian missionary A.C. Shaw, known as the father of Karuizawa's development, spent his first summer in 1886 and used it as a base for his missionary activities. In the quiet church garden stood a bust and monument of Shaw. The first villa he built in Karuizawa has now been restored behind the church and is open to the public for free as the Shaw House Memorial Museum.
Written 1 September 2023
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Dear church staff,
May I know what are the weekly Sunday worship times in English (if any)?
Written 13 August 2019
Hi,
Does anyone know if the church holds an English service on Christmas Day?
Written 1 December 2016
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