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
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It is located 5 minute-walk from Takasaki station, attached to the Takasaki City Theatre. It is convenient for having tea or meeting up while waiting for a performance.
Opening hours: 11:00-18:00 (Cafe) / Reservation required (Restaurant)
Irregular holidays
Pricing: from ¥1,430 (Lunch)
https://takasaki-theatre-cafe.jp
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It is located 5 minutes drive from Syorinzan Darumaji. Daimonya, boasting a history of approximately 100 years. The annual production of Daruma dolls reaches 70,000 units. It sells daruma dolls of various sizes and colours. You can also try your hand at painting them.
Opening hours: 9:00-17:00
No Closed day
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It is conveniently located 5 mimute-walk from Takasaki Station. It serves the Italian cuisine beautifully presented with meticulous care, and the flavours are delicate and delicious. It is highly recommended for special celebrations such as birthdays and anniversaries.
Opening hours: 11:45-15:00 (Lunch) / 18:00-21:00(Dinner L.O.)
Closed on Wednesdays and Sundays
Pricing: from ¥1,500 (Lunch menu)
https://www.instagram.com/euro_dining_claret
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The homemade sandwiches and pancakes are delicious. The pork cutlets in sandwich are freshly fried, and the pancakes are incredibly fluffy.
Opening hours: 11:00-17:00
Closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays
Pricing: from ¥830 (sandwich)
https://beniusagi-takasaki.jimdofree.com
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It is conveniently located just a three-minute walk from Takasaki Station. Though a little pricey, you can enjoy authentic Italian cuisine in a stylish atmosphere.
Opening hours: 12:00-24:00 / Lunch 12:00-L.O.14:00 / Cafe 15:00- / Dinner 17:00-
(L.O.food 22:30／ drink 23:30)
Opening hours: irregular opening days and hours. Check the website.
Closed on Sundays and Mondays
Pricing: ¥17,600 (fixed menu) + drink (craft beer, sake, and wine)
Large retail outlets such as OPA (mall), Takashimaya (department store) and Yamada Denki (electronics chain) are located in the immediate vicinity of Takasaki Station, while AEON Mall and other interesting stores are located in the suburbs. You can enjoy shopping in Takasaki.
AEON MALL : Lively Shopping Mall
Don Quijote : Discount Shopping Wonderland
HUMPTY DUMPTY : Cute & Offbeat Gift Shop
aming : A Charming Lifestyle and Gift Shop
NITORI : Japan’s Affordable Home Furnishing Store
Ishii Sports : Expert Outdoor & Ski Store
Montbell : Japan’s Premier Outdoor Gear Brand
VCS : Craft and Haberdashery Store
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
