Renjaku aun is a stylish cafe/shop in central Takasaki city. Newly opened in 2023, it sells take-out lunches, drinks (including beer), and local vegetables. The fried horse mackerel sandwich is delicious and highly recommended.
Opening hours: 10:00-19:00
Closed on Wednesdays
Pricing: from ¥780, Sandwitch Box
Take Out (Bento Box) is available.
https://www.instagram.com/renjaku_aun/
Mokumoku (literally “fluffy”) is a cafe in Nankomaki Village in Gunma’s Kanra district, and offers light meals made with local ingredients. It also sells Ugandan coffee.
Nanmoku Village is an area rich in nature, with camping sites and hiking spots.
Opening hours: 10:00-17:00 Saturday to Monday only
Closed on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
https://www.facebook.com/mokumoku.nanmoku/
The name of “Chotto Shita Cafe” means “cafe of little something”. Located in a renovated private house, it serves handmade, wholesome meals and sweets. It is found in the nature-rich Nanmoku village, and is a great place to spend some quiet, relaxing time.
Opening hours: 11:00-15:00
Closed on Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays
Pricing: from ¥950 Lunch Plate
Pompette is a wine bar within a short walk of Takasaki station. It serves mainly French wines, cheese and bistro dishes with vegetables harvested from local farm. The sommelier will help you choose the best wine to match your chosen dish from its well stocked wine cellar.
Opening hours: 17:00-01:00
Closed on Tuesdays
Pricing: Appropriately expensive
https://www.instagram.com/pompette_takasaki/
Takasaki Kouen Tei (literally “park harbour”) is a small Russian restaurant located at the south entrance of Takasaki Park, specializing in borscht and jarred mushrooms. The restaurant has just two tables, giving it the atmosphere of a private space, from where you can look out at the park to a soundtrack of chirping birds.
Opening hours: 11:30-14:30 / 16:00-21:00
Irregular holidays
Due to the limited number of seats, reservation is recommended.
Pricing: ¥1,850 Lunch Course
Take Out is available.
https://www.dan-b.com/kouentei/
Hoshi no ITALICO is a small and casual restaurant with 15 seats. It offers delicious Italian food at reasonable prices in an unpretentious and at-home atmosphere.
Opening hours: 11:30-14:00, 17:30-22:00
Closed on Thursdays and the third Wednesday of the month
Pricing: ¥1,500 Lunch Plate
https://www.facebook.com/hoshinoitalico/
BAR LEON serves a variety of Spanish dishes in a lively and warm atmosphere. It is a 5 minute walk from Takasaki Station.
Opening hours: 17:00-24:00 (Monday – Saturday) / 15:00-22:00 (Sunday)
Closed over new year
“Nōfu” means farmer in Japanese, and this cafe is run by Shibazaki Farm. It prepares seasonal vegetables grown in the fields in front of the cafe alongside local farm goods. It also has a space selling local Gunma products.
Opening hours: 11:00-14:00 (Lunch hours) / 14:00-17:00 (Tea hours)
Irregular holidays during busy farming periods
Orionza is a cafe built on the site of an old movie theater. It offers coffee, sweets, and Southeast Asian cuisine. It has approximately 20 seats, creating a relaxing space. Live music events are often held in the evening. It also has a space for selling handmade goods. It is a 15-minute walk from Takasaki Station.
Opening hours: 11:00-15:00 (Thursday – Sunday) / 17:00-20:30 (Wednesday)
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays / Irregular holidays
https://www.instagram.com/takasaki_orion/
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KARASUGAWA CAFE is located in a spacious playground, renovated from a golf course. It serves sandwithes, light meal, drinks and sweets. It is a nice place for a family.
Opening hours: 11:00-17:00 (Weekday) / 10:00-17:00 (Holiday)
Opening hours: irregular opening days and hours. Check the website.
Closed on Wednesdays and Every other Tuesdays
https://www.instagram.com/karasugawa_cafe
