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 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.
An Italian chef opened this ramen shop in Ueno-mura, an area rich in nature. It serves hand-made noodles with light tasting soup.
Opening hours: 11:00-15:00
Closed on Fridays
Pricing: from ¥780
https://www.instagram.com/menya_jukkoku/
Sobakkui is located near Seisuiji in the Kannonyama area, where you can enjoy a nice view over Takasaki city. It serves authentic handmade soba noodles on handmade ceramic art plates.
Opening hours: 11:30-15:00 (Lunch) / 18:00- (Dinner Only when reserved)
Closed on Tuesdays and every fourth Wednesday
Pricing: from ¥750 Soba Plate
Gunma Herbs has two restaurants in Takasaki; its established Yachiyo-machi location and the recently opened, more central Miyamoto-cho branch which is just 700m from Takasaki station, opposite the well known Suzuran department store.
The restaurants serve a wide range of authentic Indian dishes, and can accommodate less adventurous guests (e.g. fussy children) with pasta and hamburgers. Prices are very reasonable and the menu includes vegetarian-friendly selections. Most dishes include dairy ingredients however, so vegans should enquire before ordering.
The larger Yachiyo-machi branch offers three seating options (tatami, raised tatami and conventional chairs and tables).
Opening hours: 11:00-15:00(Lunch) 17:00-22:00(Dinner)
Closed on Wednesdays (Yachiyo-machi) / Saturdays (Miyamoto-cho)
Pricing: from ¥780 Lunch Set
https://www.dan-b.com/gunmaherbs1/
https://tabelog.com/gunma/A1001/A100102/10022609/
A spacious, trendy restaurant serving health-conscious, part-organic food in a relaxed atmosphere. The lunch menu includes a vegetarian dish.
Opening hours: 11:00-22:30 (LO.21:30)
Closed on Tuesdays
Pricing: ¥990 Lunch Plate
https://www.sally-restaurant.com/
Shinkichi Jozojo brews, serves and sells a variety of distinctive and delicious local craft beer. A selection of light meals, snacks and sweets is available.
Opening hours: 12:00-21:00 on Mondays and Fridays / 12:00-19:00 on Saturdays and Sundays
Closed on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
Pricing: from ¥600 a glass of beer
Take Out (bottled beer) is available.
https://www.instagram.com/shinkichibrewery/
Oitette is a cozy, local restaurant serving health concious food, such as handmade cheese burgers, pork and chicken plates served with brown rice and salad.
Vegetarians and vegans can be accommodated. A selection of homemade cookies, scones, muffins and other cakes are also available.
The staff can speak English to a good level.
Opening hours: 11:00-16:00 11:00-21:00(Only on Saturday)
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays
Pricing: from ¥1,000 Lunch plate
Hōshi Onsen is a traditional hot spring in the mountains of Minakami. There are three baths, the largest of which is for mixed bathing. The onsen is of the type known as “hitou”, a Japanese term meaning “secret hot spring”.
One-day hot spring and lunch is available.
Restaurant Ishida is a French establishment at the foot of Kannon-yama. It is ideal for special occasions such as anniversaries and birthdays.
Opening hours: 11:30-14:30 18:00-22:00
Closed on Thursdays
Reservation is recommended.
Pricing: from ¥3,900 Lunch Course / from ¥7,700 Dinner Course
