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 long-established Western-style restaurant is beloved by locals. Offering daily lunch specials, set meals and a la carte, it is a locale with a calm atmosphere.
Opening hours: 11:30-14:00 17:30-21:00
Closed on Thursdays and the third Wednesday of the month
Pricing: from ¥1,450 (lunch set menu)
https://www.restaurant-komon.com
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A new, stylish coffee shop near G-Messe. They also hold events such as coffee workshops covering topics like hand-drip brewing techniques.
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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Brick is a teppanyaki restaurant where chefs grill meat and vegetables right before your eyes. The aroma of sizzling meat whets your appetite.
Opening hours: 11:30-14:00 17:00-20:30
Closed on Tuesdays
Pricing: from ¥2,500 (lunch set menu)
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Sumikou is a 13-minute walk from Takasaki Station, located right next to Takasaki Arena Gymnasium. It serves delicious yakiniku, popular with young people, alongside other Korean dishes such as kimchi and naengmyeon.
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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This stylish, modern restaurant is a 7-minute walk from Takasaki Station. They offer a creative Thai-French fusion course. It would be ideal for special occasions such as anniversaries.
Opening hours: 12:00-15:00 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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Hasuya is situated right at the foot of the Byakui Kannon statue, where you can relax and enjoy delicious coffee or tea while gazing at the lush, natural trees.
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
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Gina is a stylish and delicious authentic Italian restaurant located just a five-minute walk from Takasaki Station.
Opening hours: 11:30-14:00 18:00-22:00
Closed on Tuesdays and the first Wednesdays of the month
Pricing: from ¥1,650 (Lunch)
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
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)
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
