Takasaki is Gunma’s largest city, conveniently located in the centre of Honshu, and served by a number of expressways and shinkansen lines. Popular Takasaki tourist destinations include Shorinzan Daruma-ji temple, Kannonyama with its Byakui statue, and Mount Haruna with its nearby shrine.
Takasaki sightseeing brochure:
http://www.takasaki-kankoukyoukai.or.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/en_pamphlet01-28.pdf
This small, unassuming cafe is located 7 minutes walk from Takasaki Station west side. It serves high quality hand-dripped coffee made with home-roasted coffee beans.
Opening hours: 10:00-19:00
Closed on Mondays (check instagram for events or irregular holidays)
Pricing: from ¥550
https://www.instagram.com/goodwillcoffee.tksk
Tokuzo Yamada (1885 – 1964), a draper from Takasaki, excavated this cave and opened it to the public in 1963, shortly before he passed away. The attraction includes the cave Kannon and Tokumeien Japanese Garden. Although it has no formal religious denomination, it can be viewed as a sightseeing worship center. In the fall, many tourists come to enjoy the autumn leaves in the garden.
Hifumi Udon is located a 10-minute walk from Takasaki Station and is crowded at lunchtime with local business people looking for an affordable, hearty lunch. It serves a variety of udon noodles with a chewy texture and deep flavor.
Opening hours: 11:00-15:00
Closed on weekends
Pricing: from ¥770
This occidental pasta cafe/restaurant is located in an old private home at the foot of Kannon-yama. The wood burning fireplace creates a cozy atomosphere during the winter months. The drink menu includes European teas.
Opening hours: 11:30-17:00
Closed on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
https://tabelog.com/gunma/A1001/A100102/10024356
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Opening hours: 11:30-14:00 17:30-21:00
Closed on Thursdays and the third Wednesdays of the month
Pricing: from ¥1,450 (lunch set menu)
https://www.restaurant-komon.com
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Opening hours: irregular opening days and hours. Check the website.
Pricing: from ¥600 (a cup of coffee)
https://www.instagram.com/aidia_takasaki
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Opening hours: 11:30-14:00 17:00-20:30
Closed on Tuesdays
Pricing: from ¥2,500 (lunch set menu)
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Opening hours: 11:30-14:30 18:00-22:00
Closed on Tuesdays and Irregular holidays. Check the website.
Pricing: from ¥1,650 (Lunch set menu)
https://bedarf-group.com/sumikou/
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Opening hours: 11:30-15:00 18:00-22:00
Closed on Mondays and Irregular holidays. Check the website.
Reservation is recommended.
Pricing: ¥3,300 (Lunch set menu)
https://www.instagram.com/__.laithai.__/
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Opening hours: 10:30-16:30
Closed on Thursdays
irregular opening days and hours. Check the website.
Pricing: ¥880 (matcha tea set)
https://www.instagram.com/hasuya_kannonyama
