"Quick Access from Kanto by Shinkansen! Exploring Photoshoot Locations for Karuizawa Pre-Wedding Shoots with a Travel Twist♡"

Enjoying Pre-Wedding Photos in Karuizawa ♡

Weddings in Karuizawa are quite popular, aren't they?

There are many famous venues, such as the Stone Church at Hoshino Resort's Hotel Bleston Court and the Karuizawa Kogen Church, known for its Summer Night Candlelight event.

If you live in the Kanto region, it’s easy to go by shinkansen, and many couples invite family and close friends for small weddings.

But!

While some brides might have normal weddings in Tokyo or other places, there are surely those who love the natural atmosphere of Karuizawa and its historical architecture.

In that case, going to Karuizawa for pre-wedding photos while incorporating a trip is also recommended, as it sounds like a great way to capture beautiful wedding photos♡

So, I researched various locations where you can take pre-wedding photos in Karuizawa.

Pre-Wedding Photo Locations in Karuizawa 【🍃】Karuizawa Taliesin

Karuizawa Taliesin is a complex featuring a museum of historical architecture, Lake Shiozawa, and an English Rose Garden.

This photo shows the Western-style mansion, Suiba-so, located within Taliesin.

It’s spacious, allowing for a variety of wedding photo compositions and styles.

The lake and building in the background are also famous as a spot that inspired the Ghibli film, "When Marnie Was There."♡

It’s a pet-friendly facility, making it a great option for couples who want to include their dogs in pre-wedding photos. *

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Pre-Wedding Photo Locations in Karuizawa 【🍃】Moose Forest

Moose Forest consists of the Karuizawa Picture Book Forest Museum, a picturesque garden, and the Erz Toy Museum.

The photo above is taken at the Picture Book Forest Museum.

Shots on the warm wooden stairs are quite popular. *

The exterior looks like a foreign mansion.

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Pre-Wedding Photo Locations in Karuizawa 【🍃】Bansui-en

For traditional attire pre-wedding photos, Bansui-en is quite famous. *

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Pre-Wedding Photo Locations in Karuizawa 【🍃】Kumoba Pond

Kumoba Pond is a popular spot for autumn leaves.

In spring and summer, the fresh greenery reflecting on the water is beautifully famous. ♡

It seems it’s also known as Swan Lake.

You can also capture shots that make it feel like you've wandered into a forest.

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Pre-Wedding Photo Locations in Karuizawa 【🍃】Shiraito Falls

Shiraito Falls, which springs from the melting snow of Mount Fuji, is also a recommended location.

It’s full of negative ions! *

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Pre-Wedding Photo Locations in Karuizawa 【🍃】Usui Pass (Megane Bridge)

Known as Megane Bridge, it is Japan’s largest brick bridge and has a retro feel as it is a remnant from the era when the railway used to run.

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Pre-Wedding Photo Locations in Karuizawa 【🍃】Iizuna Mountain Park

A viewing spot overlooking the town of Karuizawa. *

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Pre-Wedding Photo Locations in Karuizawa 【🍃】Dream Harvest Farm

Dream Harvest Farm, which has lavender fields.

It looks like Hokkaido, providing such a photo opportunity. Early summer is particularly recommended for timing.

There are also rose gardens, making it a cute place filled with many flowers, so it seems like wonderful photos can be taken here too? ♡

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I Want to Go for Pre-Wedding Photos in Karuizawa ♡

I introduced some recommended spots for location photo shoots in Karuizawa for pre-wedding photography.

Did you find any locations you are interested in?

Based on what I see on Instagram, Karuizawa Taliesin seems to have a lot of posts, and it's quite popular. I believe it’s great since it has both historical buildings and plenty of greenery.

Please consider combining it with a couple’s trip!

How about going to Karuizawa for pre-wedding photos? ♡