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:
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A 10-minute walk from Takasaki Station, this restaurant without a sign is tucked away in a quiet residential area. It serves a fixed menu with sushi as the main dish, and the chef prepares the sushi at the counter in front of you.
Opening hours: 18:00-, 19:00- (weekdays) / 17:00-, or 18:00- (weekends)
Due to the limited number of seats, reservation is mandatory.
Pricing: ¥17,600 (fixed menu) + drink (craft beer, sake, and wine)
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https://www.ponchiken-takasaki.jp/
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Cafe Takasaki Jiman is conveniently located within the OPA shopping mall, just a 2-minute walk from Takasaki Station. It serves a variety of dishes and desserts made with local ingredients, among them Takasaki soul food “YAKIMANJYU” (skewered steamed buns coated with sweetened miso), all at reasonable prices. The cafe’s sister shop is located on the mall’s first floor.
Opening hours: 11:00-23:00
Closed on OPA holidays
Pricing: from ¥880 Lunch
Conveniently located within walking distance of Takasaki station, this lively restaurant serves delicious and authentic Brazilian cuisine and is run by Brazilian staff. The mixed churrasco is especially recommended.
Opening hours: 11:30-14:00 (Tue-Fri) / 18:00-22:00, 18:00-23:00 (Fri & Sat)
Closed on Sundays and Mondays
Pricing: around ¥3,000 Dinner
https://www.dan-b.com/brazilgrill/
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/
Pompette is a wine bar within a short walk of Takasaki station. It serves mainly French wines, cheese and bistro dishes with vegetables harvested from local farm. The sommelier will help you choose the best wine to match your chosen dish from its well stocked wine cellar.
Opening hours: 17:00-01:00
Closed on Tuesdays
Pricing: Appropriately expensive
https://www.instagram.com/pompette_takasaki/
Takasaki Kouen Tei (literally “park harbour”) is a small Russian restaurant located at the south entrance of Takasaki Park, specializing in borscht and jarred mushrooms. The restaurant has just two tables, giving it the atmosphere of a private space, from where you can look out at the park to a soundtrack of chirping birds.
Opening hours: 11:30-14:30 / 16:00-21:00
Irregular holidays
Due to the limited number of seats, reservation is recommended.
Pricing: ¥1,850 Lunch Course
Take Out is available.
https://www.dan-b.com/kouentei/
