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
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
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Maruhachi Cafe is loated in Kanna-machi which is South East of Gunma, where it is rich in nature. It serves hand-dripped coffee, handmade sweets, and light meals, is just the right cafe to stop by after a day of hiking or climbing.
Opening hours: 11:00-18:00
Closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays
https://www.instagram.com/maru8cafe/
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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/
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/
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.
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/
