• 2021.12.05

Gunma Safari Park

About 100 species and 1,000 animals from continents such as Africa, Asia, and America live here in a large area and can be seen in surroundings close to their natural habitat. You can enjoy the feeling of a safari in the wild by riding in a private car, rental car, ranger car tour, safari bus, or feeding experience bus. The powerful feeding experience allows you to see the faces of both herbivorous and carnivorous animals up close. There are also events such as cat house tours, feeding time, flying shows, and night safari tours.

Opening hours: 9:30-16:00 closed at 17:00 from Mar. to Oct. / 9:30-15:30 closed at 16:30 from Nov. to Feb.

Closed on Wednesdays

Pricing: ¥2,700 adult / ¥1,400 kid

https://www.safari.co.jp/

  • 2021.11.18

Hōshi Onsen

Hōshi Onsen is a traditional hot spring in the mountains of Minakami. There are three baths, the largest of which is for mixed bathing. The onsen is of the type known as “hitou”, a Japanese term meaning “secret hot spring”.

One-day hot spring and lunch is available.

http://www.hoshi-onsen.com/

  • 2021.11.18

Restaurant Ishida

Restaurant Ishida is a French establishment at the foot of Kannon-yama. It is ideal for special occasions such as anniversaries and birthdays.

Opening hours: 11:30-14:30 18:00-22:00

Closed on Thursdays

Reservation is recommended.

Pricing: from ¥3,900 Lunch Course / from ¥7,700 Dinner Course

https://r-ishida.owst.jp/

  • 2021.11.18

Byakui Kannon Statue

Byakui Kannon is a buddhist statue that stands atop Kannon-yama. It can be seen from across a wide area of Takasaki city and is popular among local people and tourists. Enjoy the view from the top of the 146 stairs inside the statue. (¥300).

There are several souvenir shops in the vicinity of the statue.

https://takasakikannon.or.jp/

  • 2021.11.17

Ikeda Miho

Tsukiyono-machi-born artist Miho Ikeda graduated with a masters degree from Tokyo Gakugei University in 2003. The following year she moved to Italy, where she studied fine art and sculpture at The Academy of Carrara. Miho remained in Italy for 17 years, refining her woodcut printing technique before returning home to Gunma in 2021.

In 2021 Ikeda set up Studio Miho in Numata, North Gunma, where she recently became the city’s first Ambassador of Art. As well as her prints, Miho specializes in acrylic painting and illustration.

http://ikedamiho.com/

  • 2021.10.30

GRASSA

A popular handcrafted pasta restaurant that originated in Portland, Oregon, USA. It serves a wide variety of creative pasta dishes, sandwiches and desserts.

Opening hours: 11:30-14:00, 18:00-21:00

Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays

Pricing: from ¥1,100 for a lunch set, from ¥1,500 for dinner with appetizer

Take Out is available.

https://www.snoutinc.com/

  • 2021.10.30

ICHIRODO cafe

Japanese home style cuisine on Kannonyama, near Byakui kannon statue. The woodland setting adds charm and character.

Opening hours: 10:30-16:30

Closed on Thursdays, Fridays and over New Year

This restaurant is popular, reservation is recommended.

Pricing: from ¥1,300 for lunch

https://www.facebook.com/ichirodoucafe