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Takasaki, Harmony of city and nature

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

  • 2024.12.17

Rakuraku

Rakuraku is an upscale (expensive!) shabu-shabu restaurant where you are served by waitresses in kimonos. Each dish is delicious and worth the high price.

Opening hours: 17:00-22:30

Reservations required for a minimum of two people.

Closed on Sundays and public holidays

Pricing: from ¥8,000 (set menu exl tax/service fee)

http://jsky.sakura.ne.jp/rakuraku/hp_rakuraku.htm

  • 2024.12.17

PIZZERIA BACI

PIZZERIA BACI is 10 minute walk from Takasaki Station. It serves variety of freshly baked pizza direct from the oven. Selected pizzas are available for take out.

Opening hours: 11:30-14:00 18:00-22:30(Tuesday – Saturday) / 11:30-14:00 18:00-21:30 (Sunday)

Closed on Mondays and the first and third Tuesdays of the month

Pricing: from ¥1,200 (Lunch set)

https://pizzeria-baci.owst.jp

  • 2024.12.17

Yamana-Hachimangu

Yamana-Hachimangu is a local shrine with an eight hundred year history, located adjacent to Yamana Station. The colorful main shrine was beautifully restored some time ago. There is a cafe and a bakery in the grounds. A market is held here once every two months.

Admission free

https://yamana8.net

  • 2023.11.23

Kata

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)

https://kata225.com/