We, the citizens of the hightland town of Karuizawa, cradled
in the magnificence of Mount Asama, based on the world
view of the citizens of this international community and center.
for culture and tourism, hereby establish this citizens charter.


-Let us keep out undesirable elements that would pollute our mind and environment.

-Let us warmly welcome all visitors.

-Let us proudly display our traditional heritage.

-Let us preserve and take delight in the natural beauty of this area.

-Let us create a harmonous and prosperous community in which to live.

town symbol(か) symbolic tree(kobushi) symbolic flower(sakurasou)

Explanation: In the history the Edo Shogunate chose Karuizawa as a post town of Nakasendo, the second link between Tokyo and Kyoto after Tokaido. When the Shogunate disappeared in 1868, the town lost also its importance and declined quickly until when a British priest, Alexander Shaw, built his villa because the climate is similar to Scottish Highland. Thanks to his zealous recommendation, many people had imitated him and since then the town has transformed to a big summer resort.

Ukiyoe

About 250 years ago

Panorama KARUIZAWA

QuickTime VR

On Mt.Hanareyama

Eastward,Southward Westward,Northward Prospect(digital)


Kyu-Karuizawa Miharasidai


Kyu-Karuizawa pict Eastward,Southward pict

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