Karuizawa Taliesin

Karuizawa Taliesin is a cultural park centered on Lake Shiozawa, featuring art museums, historical structures, dining options, shops, and recreational spaces across landscaped grounds. The site is organized into different zones where visitors can move between exhibitions, galleries, and garden pathways.

The park was established in 1971 as a new approach to combining natural landscapes with cultural facilities in Nagano Prefecture. This model influenced how similar leisure parks developed throughout the region afterward.

The art museum within the park presents collections of regional works and artistic movements, connecting visitors with Japanese creative expressions.

The park is easy to navigate with clear pathways connecting the different zones and attractions throughout the grounds. Plan to spend several hours exploring both the art displays and the garden areas at a comfortable pace.

The lake displays different plantings throughout the seasons, including rose gardens, and allows for boating activities on the water. This combination of water recreation and changing seasonal displays creates something different with each visit.

Location: Nagakura

Official opening: 1971

Website: http://karuizawataliesin.com

GPS coordinates: 36.33147,138.59581

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:48