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.
Seisuiji is a small local temple near Byakui Kannon Statue, 45 minutes walk from Takasaki Station. The 520 tree-lined steps make for a very calm and refreshing approach. Afterwards, you can enjoy walking around the Kannon-yama area.
In late June, the hydrangeas are beautiful there.
https://www.city.takasaki.gunma.jp/kankou/history/kiyomizu.html
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.
Potoro serves delicious Spanish dishes in a dark and relaxing atmosphere. It’s particularly suitable for a gathering of friends.
Opening hours: 11:30-14:30(Course meal only/ Reservation mandatory) 17:00-01:00
Irregular holidays, check website to confirm
Pricing: Lunch course from ¥5,000 / A la carte dinner ¥4,000
https://www.facebook.com/potoro.soma
https://tabelog.com/gunma/A1001/A100102/10020720/
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.
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
Oze is a famous mountain wetlands area located at the shared border of Gunma, Niigata, Fukushima. The lengthy wooden pathways are well maintained and hiking in Oze can be really refreshing. It is a nice place to spend 2 or 3 days, but a one day trip from Tokyo is not out of the question.
https://www.env.go.jp/en/nature/nps/park/oze/index.html
https://www.pref.gunma.jp/04/e23g_00065.html
https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e7440.html
Bouun is a luxury and traditional Japanese hotel (ryokan) at Kusatsu hot spring (onsen), conveniently located within walking distance of Yubatake and Sainokawarayu. Its bath is clean, large and has good spring quality. Many areas of the hotel are decorated with beautiful flower arrangements.
Daisyo Gokokuji temple was established in 1216 and associated with Keishoin, the mother of the fifth shogun Tsunayoshi. She donated the the temple’s 41 Buddhist statues , whose restoration is currently underway. To date, nine of them have been returned. It has a beautiful traditional Japanese garden that was renovated in the spring of 2021. In a temple hall, there is a contemporary ceiling painting of a dragon.
Opening hours: 10:00-16:00
Closed Tuesday to Thursday
Reservation is necessary on weekdays.
Admission fee:
Kashigi is a quiet and sophisticated restaurant with unique and delicious Japanese cuisine. It is a luxury venue suitable for special occasions such as anniversaries and birthdays, or a business dinner.
Opening hours: 17:00-24:00
Closed on Sundays
Due to the limited number of seats, reservation is recommended.
Pricing: from ¥5,000 for A la carte dinner (w/o tax)
https://www.facebook.com/kashigi.takasaki/
