Kanayama Castle was built in 1469, and today the earthen mounds and stonewalls are well preserved. It was selected as one of the “100 Great Castles of Japan”. The castle ruins are on a small hill and can be seen while enjoying a couple of hours hiking. Nitta Shrine stands within the area.
Admission fee: free
Rakuraku is an upscale (expensive!) shabu-shabu restaurant where you are served by waitresses in kimonos. Each dish is delicious and worth the high price.
Opening hours: 17:00-22:30
Reservations required for a minimum of two people.
Closed on Sundays and public holidays
Pricing: from ¥8,000 (set menu exl tax/service fee)
http://jsky.sakura.ne.jp/rakuraku/hp_rakuraku.htm
PIZZERIA BACI is 10 minute walk from Takasaki Station. It serves variety of freshly baked pizza direct from the oven. Selected pizzas are available for take out.
Opening hours: 11:30-14:00 18:00-22:30(Tuesday – Saturday) / 11:30-14:00 18:00-21:30 (Sunday)
Closed on Mondays and the first and third Tuesdays of the month
Pricing: from ¥1,200 (Lunch set)
Hisaeya Ryokan is a hot spring hotel and the onsen is also available to day trippers. It is a small, quiet ryokan deep in the mountains with few tourists, and is a 30-minute drive from Takasaki Station.
Day Trip Onsen Opening hours: 10:00-15:00
Closed on Tuesdays
Pricing: ¥750 (adult) / ¥500 (kids)
Yamana-Hachimangu is a local shrine with an eight hundred year history, located adjacent to Yamana Station. The colorful main shrine was beautifully restored some time ago. There is a cafe and a bakery in the grounds. A market is held here once every two months.
Admission free
Mikuriya is a small restaurant in a renovated private home in Kanna district. The owner/chef cooks and serves healthy meals with lots of vegetables. The menu is limited, but she can cater for allergies and food preferences if you let her know when making a reservation.
Opening hours: 11:00-18:00 Friday to Sunday (Closed Monday to Thursday)
Due to the limited number of seats, reservation is recommended.
A 10-minute walk from Takasaki Station, this restaurant without a sign is tucked away in a quiet residential area. It serves a fixed menu with sushi as the main dish, and the chef prepares the sushi at the counter in front of you.
Opening hours: 18:00-, 19:00- (weekdays) / 17:00-, or 18:00- (weekends)
Due to the limited number of seats, reservation is mandatory.
Pricing: ¥17,600 (fixed menu) + drink (craft beer, sake, and wine)
This is a draft post.
A stylish coffee shop by the Tone River in Minakami Onsen. Its popular menu item is Fish & Chips. The shop is pet-friendly and serves light meals for doggies, too.
Opening hours: 11:00-17:00
Closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays
https://www.instagram.com/dripanddropscoffee/
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Suzumori no Yu is located a 20-minute drive from the Tanigawa-dake Ropeway, and many visitors use it after activities such as mountain climbing or river rafting. The hot spring water is sourced directly from the spring and flows continuously. The indoor bath, constructed from Japanese cypress, offers a relaxing experience. A dining area is also attached, serving set meals featuring river fish and udon noodles.
Opening hours: 11:00〜20:00 (varies due to the season)
Closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays
Pricing: ¥900 (adults) / ¥600 (children)
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Gunma Prefecture is renowned for its pork production, boasting numerous tonkatsu restaurants. Kanda Ponchiken is conveniently located near Takasaki Station, offers reasonable prices, and serves delicious Tonkatsu. Tonkatsu is a popular Japanese dish consisting of a breaded and deep-fried pork cutlet.
Opening hours: 11:15-15:00 / 17:30-22:00
Closed on Sundays evening
Pricing: from ¥1,380 (Lunch)
https://www.ponchiken-takasaki.jp/english-menu
