Kannonyama Kofun

There are many ancient tombs in Gunma Prefecture. Kannonyama Kofun is one of them.

It is a 100-meter-long tomb in the form of a keyhole-shaped burial mound. It was built in the late 6th century, more than 1,400 years ago. It is the grave of a person who ruled the area now known as Takasaki City.

Some of the artifacts excavated from the Kannonyama Tumulus are designated as national treasures and are housed at the Prefectural Museum of History in Gunma no Mori.

Stone chambers in ancient tombs are usually already dug out, and in most cases the items that were supposed to be stored inside have been stolen. Fortunately however, the tomb thief was unable to dig out the stone chamber of this tomb because it had collapsed, and the items stored by the tomb owner at the time were unearthed exactly as they were. This is extremely rare in Japan.

https://www.pref.gunma.jp/03/x4510004.html

Rafu (Cafe)

Located in Kami-nakai-machi, east Takasaki, Rafu serves the owner’s specialties which use completely hot air roasted coffee beans. It also sells beans and original coffee-related products.

Opening hours: 11:00-19:00

Closed on Mondays

Pricing: from ¥520 per cup

Take Out (Coffee) is available.

https://www.instagram.com/rafu_and_peace/

LITTLE LIGHT COFFEE

LITTLE LIGHT COFFEE is a small trailer house cafe located near G MESSE GUNMA, and is regularly busy with local customers. Staff select coffee beans from all over the world, and do their own roasting and extraction.

Staff speak English.

Opening hours: 11:00-18:00

Closed on Sundays and Mondays

Pricing: from ¥450 per cup

https://www.littlelightcoffee.jp/english

Nikuyama

Conveniently located near Takasaki Station, Nikuyama serves a pork and beef based 9 dish dinner course. The lunch options include steak rice bowl, curry, etc.

Opening hours: 11:00-14:00,18:00-22:00 from Sunday to Friday/ 11:00-14:00,17:00-22:00 on Sundays

Irregular holidays

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

Pricing: from ¥1,200 Lunch / ¥5,500 Dinner

https://nikuyama-takasaki.owst.jp/

KiCoRi (Cafe)

KiCoRi is located in Kanna-machi, an area rich in nature. It serves home-brewed coffee and sweets, and light meals such as pasta. It is a quiet and comfortable cafe, where local people and hikers drop in.

Opening hours: 13:30-18:30

Closed on Mondays and Wednesdays

Pricing: from ¥400 Coffee

Take Out (Coffee) is available.

Rex Cafe

Rex Cafe is located inside Kanna-machi Dinosaur Center, and decorated accordingly. Its dishes use pesticide- and GMO-free seasonal vegetables and meat. Kids’ meals are also available.

Opening hours: 10:00-16:30

Closed on Mondays

Pricing: from ¥680 Lunch

https://www.rexcafe-hearth.com/

Torihei

Torihei serves several Japanese-style chicken dishes, including its signature bento box, and has many branches throughout Gunma. Torihei is popular among local people.

Opening hours: 11:00-21:30

Pricing: from ¥800 set meal

Take Out (Bento Box) is available.

https://www.torihei.co.jp/

Cafe Asunaro

Cafe Asunaro is operated by Takasaki Keizai University students. The prices are very reasonable and it is a spacious, quiet and comfortable place, perfect for reading books and studying.

Opening hours: 10:00-20:00

Closed on Mondays

Pricing: from ¥350 for coffee

https://cafe-asunaro.com/

Monte DORAGO (Cheese specialty store)

Monte DORAGO sells a wide variety of cheeses imported weekly from France and Italy, such as Camembert, Roquefort, Parmigiano, Mozzarella, etc. The owners explain many ways to prepare cheese dishes, and make recommendations based on your favourite cheeses. Tasting is also available.

Opening hours: 8:00-19:00

Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays

http://monte-dorago.com/