mamezon

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Mamezon is a family-run, homey and reasonable Western-style restaurant just a 6-minute walk from Tomioka Silk Mill.

Opening hours: 11:30-14:00 / 18:00-20:30

Closed on Mondays

https://www.instagram.com/mame__zon/

Okatte Ichiba

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The name of the shop “Okatte Ichiba” means kitchen market, which is located next to World Heritage Site Sekaito Visitor Center and Tomioka City Hall. It sells local farm products and kitchen items and operates a cafe in the back of the store. Once a month it holds a marché in the square in front of the store and locals sell local produce and handmade goods..

Opening hours: 9:00-19:00 (until 17:00 on Sundays)

https://www.instagram.com/okatteichiba/

World Heritage Site Sekaito Visitor Center

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The facility introduces the value and attractiveness of Tomioka Silk Mill as a World Heritage site in an easy-to-understand manner, and in cooperation with universities and the private sector, conducts research on World Heritage sites, the silk industry, and the history and culture related to silk, and disseminates comprehensive information.

Opening hours: 9:00-17:00

Closed days:
– March – November: Last Wednesday of every month
– December – February: Every Wednesday
(*If it is a national holiday, closed on the next day)
– December 29 – December 31
– Other temporary closures

Free admission

Kannonzuka Archaeological Museum

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Kannonzuka Archaeological Museum not only exhibits 300 pieces of valuable cultural heritage discovered in a yokoana-shiki stone chamber (the largest in eastern Japan) of the nearby Kannonzuka Tumulus, a designated national historic site, but also displays archaeological materials excavated from other sites in the city.

Opening hours: 9:00-16:00

Closed on Mondays and new year days

Admission fee: ¥100 (Adult) ¥80(Students)

https://www.city.takasaki.gunma.jp/docs/2014010800114/

Le POMPON

Le POMPON serves bistro style food and drinks. Their sweets are also delicious. It is a 15 minute walk from Takasaki Station.

Opening hours: 18:00-22:00

Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Due to the limited number of seats, reservation is recommended.

https://www.instagram.com/lepompon2019/

CARO

CARO offers a wide range of italian dishes and has won many prizes at the “King of Pasta” competition in Takasaki City. It is an 8-minute walk from Takasaki Station.

Opening hours: 【Lunch】Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri : 11:30-14:30 (L.O. 14:00)
【Dinner】Mon, Wed – Sun : 18:00–22:00 (L.O. 21:00)

Closed on Tuesdays

Pricing: ¥1,100 Lunch Plate

https://www.restaurant-cafe-caro.com/en/

Nihonichi

The name of the cafe “NIHONICHI” means Japan No. 1. This popular, long-running cafe serves an extensive menu of shaved ice. It takes 17 minutes by foot from Takasaki Station.

Opening hours: 13:00-17:30 (depending on season and weather) / additional hours 18:30-21:30 during summer

Closed from November to March

Pricing: ¥100 – ¥1,300

Take Out is available.

https://www.nihonichi.site/

Tamamura Hachimangu

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Tamamura Hachimangu is a local shrine with over 200 years of history. Except during events, there are few visitors to the shrine, so you can enjoy a leisurely tour of the well-maintained grounds.

Admission fee: free

https://top.tamamurahachimangu.net/

LINDENBAUM

LINDEMBAUM serves delicious French and German cuisine at reasonable prices. It has three branches, in Fujioka-shi, Takasaki-shi, and Karuizawa.

Opening hours: 11:00-15:30(L.O.15:00) / 17:00-22:30(L.O.21:30)

Open every day

Pricing: from ¥1,300 Lunch

https://lindenbaum.co.jp/

AORAKI CAFE

AORAKI CAFE is known for its wide variety of fluffy shaved ice dishes with many original flavored syrups and toppings. It is near Takasaki Arena stadium, 5 minutes from Takasaki Station.

Opening hours: irregular opening days and hours. Check the website.

Pricing: ¥700 – ¥1,600 per shaved ice dish

Take Out is available.

https://www.instagram.com/aorakicafe/