2025 Takasaki Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in March)

It only takes an hour from Tokyo station to Takasaki station through the bullet train and an approximately 15 mins bus ride to Kannon sancho bus terminal. You can definitely feel the serenity and tranquility once you step out of the bus. The air is also fresh and the people there are nice. The small unique shops along the shopping street. I was even offered tea even though I was just doing window shopping. The best season to go is during Sakura season where the byakue Kannon will be surrounded with Sakura trees. You can also pay 300 yen to go up the byakue kannon to overlook the city view. Also, if you’re early enough, you can catch the monks praying and chanting. All in all, this is one of the best places I’ve visited! #gunma #japan

#celebratewithtrip The blue color of the water of Shima Gawa River is beautiful. They call it “Shima Blue.”There are many Onsen resorts along with the river , same as Shima Onsen. They believe that Shima Blue of Shima River is the treasure, which they are proud of in the world. #japan #friendstrip

#springwander A famous Shibazakura spot in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture. Against the backdrop of the famous peaks of Mt. Haruna and Mt. Akagi, a pink carpet spreads all over the flower garden of about 3 hectares. It is said that the Shibazakura in the park is ordered from Higashimokoto Village, Hokkaido, which is famous for its Shibazakura. Not only pink, but also red and white Shibazakura are in full bloom, and you can enjoy a beautiful contrast. The patterns and illustrations drawn in Shibazakura are also one of the charms, especially the Shibazakura, which is designed with the image of "the peach-coloured hagoromo that Orihime forgot to leave", is a must-see.

#0yentripFebruary2025 [Poire] 🕰️Business hours: 11:30-21:30 🏖️Atmosphere/facilities: ◯ 📍Address: 475-3 Iizuka-cho, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture 370-0069 💰Price per person: 1000 💞Reasons for recommendation: We visited around 12 o'clock and it was already full, with 7 groups waiting in front of us! We waited in line for about an hour to enter the restaurant! There was a form to sign your name in the restaurant, but since everyone was lined up, it might be hard to find if it was your first time visiting🫣 It was also hard to tell where the parking lot ended The pasta was reasonably priced, but it was delicious and filling. The noodles were perfectly al dente, and the saltiness of the sauce was just right. For this price, this taste and volume, I think it's worth waiting in line.

#0yentripFebruary2025 [Buongiorno Main Branch] 🕰️Business hours: 11:00-21:30 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: ◯ 📍Address: 50-1 Chikunawa-cho, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture 370-0074 💰Price per person: From 11:00 💞Reasons for recommendation: I went during lunchtime on a weekday and it was almost full. I ordered the safe set menu, but was surprised at how filling it was. The taste was as expected. If you're a small eater, you might not be able to handle it. Next time, I'll try the single menu.

#0yentripFebruary2025 [Shango Toiyacho Main Branch] 🕰️Business hours: 11:00-21:30 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: ◯ 📍Location: 1-10-24 Toiyacho, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture 370-0006 💰Price per person: 1100~ 💞Reasons for recommendation: First visit. I searched for Italian food in Takasaki and found Shango. I arrived at 11:00 when it opened. There is a spacious parking lot next to the restaurant. It was a weekday, but there was already a line... The system is to write your name on a list and be guided in order. Still, I entered the store on the first round. The interior is stylish. While I was waiting, more and more customers came in. It's a popular store. The salad arrived in about 5 minutes, and the pasta bowl arrived in another 10 minutes. What? A small size? It's quite filling. The Shango-style sauce is excellent. It's rich, but slightly sweet with a bitter finish. It's so yummy. It goes perfectly with the tonkatsu that comes on top. The vongole is also tasty with a strong dashi flavor. I even bought a ready-made meal on my way home. I'd like to come and eat here again next time I'm in Takasaki.

#0yentripFebruary2025 [Gateau Festa Harada Main Building (Chateau du Bonheur)] 🕰️Business hours: 1000-1900 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: ⭕️ 📍Address: 1207 Shinmachi, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture 370-1301 💰Price per person: ~1000 yen 💞Reasons why we recommend it: During the factory tour, we were able to see the process of making rusks right in front of us and sample fresh rusks. There were free drink bars everywhere, so we could drink while eating fresh rusks, and we also got familiar rusks at the reception, so we could eat them with drinks from the drink bar, and the service was great. The direct sales store also had limited-time rusks and cakes, and there was a drink bar there too, so we had a great time. It's about a 15-minute walk from the station, so you can get there even without a car.

#0yentripFebruary2025 [Gunma Museum of Modern Art] 🕰️Business hours: 09:30-17:00 🏖️Atmosphere/facilities: ⭕️ 📍Location: 992-1 Watanuki-cho, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture, 370-1293 Gunma no Mori Park 💰Price per person: ~300 yen 💞Reasons to recommend: Free parking, very large plaza, tall trees, camping and grass play, occasional events, and sometimes a lot of food trucks. There is a children's picture book corner that can be used for free throughout the museum, a nursing room, and free napkins in the women's restroom, which is very kind♪ There is also a free calligraphy exhibition this time, so it's a great place.

#0yentripFebruary2025 [Homemade noodles Kuromatsu] 🕰️Business hours: 11:00-15:00 🏖️Atmosphere/facilities: ⭕️ 📍Location: Hayashi Heights, 9-5 Yanagawa-cho, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture, 370-0815 💰Price per person: 1000-2000 yen 💞Reasons for recommendation: It's just "wonderful". I ate right in front of the master. The atmosphere inside the restaurant, the harmony between the husband and wife, the service, and the taste. It was a restaurant where you could feel "wonderful" in everything. The operation was perfect. It's a popular ramen restaurant where you have to line up to eat, but the two of them make a wonderful combination. It's simple, but You can really taste the soy sauce You can really taste the wheat You can feel the careful work.

#0yentripFebruary2025 [Yokiken] 🕰️Business hours: 11:00-14:30 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: ⭕️ 📍Address: 37-4 Shiokawa, Yoshii-cho, Takasaki-shi, Gunma 370-2134 💰Price per person: Up to 1000 yen 💞Reasons for recommendation: First of all, the huge gyoza! This time I wanted to have lunch in the area, and Ramen Yokiken caught my eye. Three kinds of char siu ramen. I ate the ramen with everything on top. In addition, I got the jumbo gyoza "with B set" that this restaurant is proud of for 1250 yen That said, the gyoza was huge and delicious. The ramen also had three kinds of char siu, and my stomach was overflowing with happiness. A great restaurant, I'll go again!

I went to the flagship store of Gateau Festa Harada in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture, the "Main Building Chateau du Bonheur" and the headquarters factory "Chateau du Espoir (House of Hope)" that stands next to it❣️ Needless to say, everyone has tried it at least once, and it has an image of a high-quality taste and sophisticated gift. There are plenty of things to enjoy at Harada's headquarters✨ First, on the free factory tour, you can receive a non-sale sticker and pamphlet at the reception and try a sample of sugar rusk on the spot☺️ If you take the elevator to the 4th floor, you can eat a brulee-style raw rusk made from granulated sugar roasted with a burner on the spot✨✨ Photography is not allowed on the 2nd and 3rd floors, but the product display is designed so that you can get a good view of the factory line, and time flies by🥹 The thing that surprised me the most was that they make it from French bread that is best suited for processing into rusks. They make rusks from their own freshly baked French bread, so now I understand why they are so luxurious and delicious✨ After the factory tour, we slowly headed to the shop. Here, we were able to purchase the "Goutte de Reine Caramel Chocolat" and square cakes that are only available at the head office🥰 There is a lot to see, and the shop has an excellent selection of products. It was also nice that there was tea and coffee service in various places❣️ A must-visit spot for fans in Gunma Prefecture. 📍Address: 1207 Shinmachi, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture 370-1301 🕰️Business hours: 10:00-17:00 (closed on Sundays) ※Factory tours are available until 16:40 #0 yen trip February 2025

🇯🇵 [Gunma Prefecture] Shorinzan Daruma Temple! A special lucky daruma (^^) Lucky daruma at Daruma Temple!! (^^) At Daruma Temple, the nearby daruma shop makes lucky daruma dolls with great care, and they are given as gifts after further prayers and talismans are attached to them (^^) And as proof that they have been prayed for, they will give you a prayer certificate (^^) Get a special lucky daruma that is unlike any other (^^) [Location] 296 Hanataka-cho, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture 370-0868 [Access] Train: 15 minutes walk from Gunma-Hachiman Station Bus: 20 minutes on the Shorinzan Line from the west exit of Takasaki Station, get off at "Shorinzan Iriguchi" #0 yen trip February 2025

#favouriteitinerary Little Light Coffee in Japan is a very cute cafe that serves really good coffee and some light food including sandwiches and waffle 🧇. I like how brightly lighten the whole space is with plenty of lights shining in through the huge windows. Coffee was nice - smooth and rich. Address: 418-1 Kaminakaimachi Takasaki, Gunma, JP 3710851 Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 9 am to 7 pm #travel #Japan

📝Overview The Haruna Plum Grove in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture, is a famous plum blossom spot that spreads out at the southern foot of Mt. Haruna, with about 120,000 plum blossoms in full bloom. It is counted as one of the "Three Great Plum Groves of Gunma," and is the largest in the prefecture. The vast site is filled with white plums, red plums, weeping plums, and other blossoms, and the scenery is truly spectacular. ✨Recommended points * Vast plum grove The greatest attraction of the Haruna Plum Grove is its vast scale. The plum blossoms that spread across the hills look like a white carpet, and are breathtakingly beautiful. * Spectacular views From the Haruna Plum Grove, you can see mountains such as Mt. Haruna and Mt. Asama. The charm of the Haruna Plum Grove is that you can enjoy the plum blossoms and the majestic mountain scenery at the same time. * Various types of plum blossoms You can enjoy various types of plum blossoms, including not only white plum blossoms, but also red plum blossoms and weeping plum blossoms. It may be fun to find the differences in the colors and shapes of each plum blossom. 👀Here's what to look out for! * Haruna Plum Grove Festival The Haruna Plum Grove Festival is held every year on the third Sunday of March. During the festival, the festival is bustling with various events and stalls. * Promenade There is a promenade within the plum grove. You can enjoy the plum blossoms at your leisure as you stroll through the grove. * Observation deck There is an observation deck within the plum grove, from which you can see the entire grove. It's a great spot to take photos of the spectacular view. ℹ️Information * Address: 1072-1 Kamisatomi-cho, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture * Access: * About 45 minutes by car from Takasaki IC on the Kan-etsu Expressway * About 50 minutes by bus from JR Takasaki Station * Opening hours: 9:00-16:00 * Fee: Free 🖋️Summary Haruna Plum Grove is a famous plum spot representing Gunma Prefecture, where you can enjoy a vast plum grove and spectacular views. Please visit once and feel the arrival of spring. We are providing information on tourist spots all over the country! Please check out our other articles! #Seasonal places in Japan #Domestic travel

📝 Overview The "Migo Plum Grove" in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture, is a famous plum blossom spot with about 100,000 plum blossoms in full bloom, spreading across the hills overlooking the Kanto Plain. The largest plum producing area in eastern Japan, Migo Town in Takasaki City, is a vast hilly area covering about 300 hectares, with white plums, red plums, weeping plums, and other varieties planted, creating a truly spectacular view. ✨ Recommended points * Vast plum grove The greatest attraction of Migo Plum Grove is its vast scale. The plum blossoms that spread across the hills are like a white carpet, and are breathtakingly beautiful. * Spectacular view From Migo Plum Grove, you can see the Kanto Plain. On clear days, you can also see mountains such as Mt. Haruna and Mt. Asama, creating a spectacular view. * Various types of plums You can enjoy not only white plums, but also various types of plum blossoms, such as red plums and weeping plums. It might be fun to spot the differences in the colors and shapes of the plum blossoms. 👀Pay attention to this! * Misato Plum Festival The Misato Plum Festival is held every year from late February to late March. During this period, the park is bustling with a variety of events and stalls. * Observation Deck There is an observation deck in the park, from which you can see the entire plum grove. It's the perfect spot to take photos of the spectacular view. * Hiking Trails There are also hiking trails around the plum grove. You can enjoy some light exercise while enjoying nature. ℹ️Information * Address: Zenji/Tomioka, Migo-cho, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture * Access: * About 30 minutes by car from Maebashi IC on the Kan'etsu Expressway * About 30 minutes by bus from JR Takasaki Station * Opening hours: Late February to late March (plum blossom season) * Fee: Free (paid parking during the Misato Plum Festival) 🖋️Summary Migo Plum Grove is a representative plum spot in Gunma Prefecture, where you can enjoy a vast plum grove and spectacular views. Please visit once and feel the arrival of spring. We are providing information on tourist spots all over the country! Please check out our other articles! #Seasonal places in Japan #Domestic travel

Daruma-dera Temple, located in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture, is the birthplace of lucky daruma dolls. Lucky daruma dolls are displayed with wishes such as good luck and prosperity in business. Many people have probably seen the scene of people putting one eye on a daruma doll with a wish in mind, and then putting the other eye in when their wish comes true.👀 ①A wide variety of cute daruma charms are available. ②Daruma fortune telling is a daruma doll with a fortune inside, and you can take the daruma home as a lucky charm to display at home.🤍 Daruma fortune telling is 400 yen each. ③Ring the bell for good luck. The first one is for your own peace of mind, and the second one is for everyone to be happy. ④Take a photo with a big daruma. There are countless large and small daruma dolls in the temple grounds, but a commemorative photo with a big daruma doll will be a good memory of your visit to this temple! Every January, an event is held to burn old daruma dolls, and many people from Japan and abroad visit the temple. If you go to Gunma, be sure to check it out! 💎Spot "Shorinji Daruma Temple" ・Opening hours: 24 hours ・Reception hours for prayers, etc.: 9:00-17:00 ・Parking: Available Access🚃 ①Get off at JR Takasaki Station, take the "Gururin Shorinzan Line Tokitsuki Sakimawari" from bus stop number 1 at the west exit, and get off at the Shorinzan entrance, a short walk away ②20 minutes walk from JR Gunma Yawata Station #Domestic Travel Strategy

Another famous temple in Guma. This temple has a very large statue of Guanyin, which we can see even before we reach the temple. Japanese people also like to come here. When you get off the bus, turn around and you will see Guanyin. Then we walk into the temple. The atmosphere is very shady, not many people, very peaceful. There are small snacks for sale in a cute Japanese style. When we go upstairs, we buy candles and place them in the booth provided by the temple. Then we can make a wish. This place is famous for love. If you want to make a wish for love, come here. 📍 Location: Gunma ⏰ Open: 9:00-17:00 🚃 How to get there: Get off at Takasaki Station and take bus No. 3 Kannonyama (platform 8) to get off at stop 23 Byakue Kannon Mae. #triptakeaflytoaskfornewyearblessings #traveljapan #gunma #Guanyin #japan #spiritualtrip #worshiptrip #spiritualtour #spiritualtourism #mustseespiritual

This temple is in Gunma. It is the temple with the most Daruma. It is very cute. The atmosphere inside is very shady. Many people come to pray. There are signs for you to write your wishes and hang them. There are also various amulets for you to buy. The journey is a bit difficult. You have to take a bus to get there and then walk to the temple grounds. It is far but not steep. When I got there, I really liked it. The atmosphere is very good. There are many Daruma. You can take pictures from many angles. If you like Daruma, I recommend this place. 📍 Location: Gunma ⏰ Open: 9:00-17:00 🚃 Travel: Get off at Takasaki Station and take the No.1 Shorinzan bus (platform 4) to get off at stop 20 Shorinzan Iriguchi. #trip to fly to pray for new year #daruma #gunma #traveljapan #darumatemple #traveljapan #spiritualtrip #spiritualattraction #spiritualattraction #worshipandpray

🏨 Dream Trip: Luxurious Experience at Takasaki Washington Hotel Plaza 💫 Enter Takasaki and stay at Takasaki Washington Hotel Plaza, a hotel known as a shining pearl. This is a luxurious trip that will make your heart race. Here, you will find attentive service and comfortable, spacious rooms that provide the perfect place to rest. 📌 Hotel Environment: Takasaki Washington Hotel Plaza is located in the heart of Takasaki. Its magnificent architecture and exquisite decor are eye-catching. The lobby is spacious and bright, and the luxurious decor makes you feel like you are in a palace. The rooms are well-equipped, spacious, and comfortable, exuding luxury. 🚕 Transportation: The hotel is in a prime location with convenient transportation. Whether you drive or take public transportation, you can easily reach the hotel. The hotel has a dedicated parking lot for self-driving travelers. 💰 Price and Value for Money: Although the price of Takasaki Washington Hotel Plaza is slightly higher, its high value for money and quality service are definitely worth it. Here, you can enjoy five-star service and unparalleled comfort. 🛌 About the Hotel: The hotel staff are warm and attentive. Whether at the front desk or in the rooms, you will feel at home. The comfortable bedding will ensure you have a good night's sleep. 🎈 Special Experiences: 1. Deluxe King Room: The spacious room and soft king bed are enchanting. The city view outside the window adds a sense of tranquility and comfort. 2. Specialty Restaurant: The hotel restaurant offers a variety of cuisines, from Japanese to Western. 3. Fitness Center: The hotel has a modern fitness center so you can stay healthy while traveling. 4. Indoor Pool: During your busy trip, you can relax in the hotel's indoor heated pool. 5️⃣ Business Center: For business travelers, the hotel's business center offers comprehensive business services so you can work efficiently while traveling. 🏙 Nearby Tourist Attractions: There are many famous tourist attractions around Takasaki, such as beautiful gardens, historic temples, and modern shopping centers. Here, you can enjoy the fun of traveling. Overall, Takasaki Washington Hotel Plaza is an unforgettable luxury experience. Whether you are on a business trip or vacation, this hotel will provide you with the perfect place to rest. Come and experience it!

🇯🇵 [Gunma Prefecture] Haruna Shrine ⛩️ (^^) Let's go meet the Seven Lucky Gods! Located on the southern slope of Mt. Haruna, this ancient shrine is said to have been founded during the reign of Emperor Yomei (585-87) (^^) Since ancient times, it has attracted worshippers of Mt. Haruna as a sacred place for mountain Buddhism and Shugendo, and as a shrine for bountiful harvests and rain! (^^) In the precincts, which have a solemn atmosphere, there are giant trees, including the Yatate Cedar, a nationally designated natural monument where Takeda Shingen is said to have placed an arrow and prayed for victory when he attacked Minowa Castle during the Warring States period! (^^) [Location] 849 Harunayamacho, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture [Access] Bus stop Nishizawabashi/6 minute walk from Gunma bus Bus stop Harunajinja/8 minute walk from Gunma bus Bus stop Jinjaurayama/11 minute walk from Gunma bus #0 yen trip January 2025

🇯🇵【Gunma Prefecture】Let's go see the White Robe Kannon! Takasaki White Robe Kannon! The symbol of Takasaki city!!! The Kannon has been watching over Takasaki since it was built in 1936, and its white robes represent a pure heart that seeks enlightenment (^^) It is 41.8 meters tall and weighs about 6,000 tons, and is said to have been the largest in the Orient at the time of its construction. [Location] 2710-1 Ishihara-cho, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture, 370-0864 [Access] Car: Approximately 20 minutes from Takasaki IC or Maebashi IC on the Kan'etsu Expressway Train: Approximately 25 minutes by bus or 20 minutes by taxi from Takasaki Station on the JR Takasaki Line [Opening hours] Visit inside the temple 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (until 4:30 pm from November to February) #0 yen trip January 2025

[Gunma Prefecture] Shorinzan Daruma Temple 30 minutes from Takasaki Interchange on the Kanetsu Expressway 🚙 I went to Shorinzan Daruma Temple. It is said to be the birthplace of lucky daruma dolls. As a guardian deity of prosperity in business and good fortune, it is said to be a god of fortune who bestows the three virtues of patience, popularity, and good fortune on people. We got a daruma doll with a fortune slip 😆 It also came with a bell of good fortune. There were quite a few stairs, but we did our best to climb them for the sake of the benefits 😇 If you are not confident in climbing, we recommend parking in the parking lot behind the temple grounds. 296 Hanataka-cho, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture #Gunma Prefecture #Gunma Trip #Gunma Tourism #Gunma Trip #Takasaki Ka #Shorinzan Daruma Temple #North Kanto #North Kanto Trip #Domestic Travel

I went to the tourist worship site [Dokutsu Kannon], which was completed by a man named Yamada Tokuzo with his own fortune for the development of the city😆 In the 400-meter cave, there are 39 Kannon statues, each with a different expression. I greeted each one one by one. Art in the cave. Next to it, the [Yatoku Memorial Hall] is in autumn and well-maintained, making it a photogenic spot📸 2857 Ishihara-cho, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture #Domestic travel #Gunma tourism #Gunma trip #Dokutsu Kannon #Yatoku Memorial Hall 20 minutes from Maebashi Interchange on the Kanetsu Expressway🚙

The Takasaki White-robed Great Kannon of Jigen-in Temple is a landmark of Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture. The statue is pure white, sacred and solemn, with a peaceful expression. Since it was built in 1936, it has been protecting the local people for many years. The White-robed Guanyin is 41.8 meters tall and weighs about 6,000 tons. It has a nine-story structure and houses 20 Buddha statues. Travelers can climb the stairs to the height of the statue's shoulders and overlook the city of Takasaki and the mountains in the distance from the top, enjoying the magnificent panoramic view. #2024TravelReview

#0yentripnovember #0yentripnovember [Bedford Market] 🕰️Business hours: 11:00-21:30 🏖️Atmosphere/facilities: ◯ 📍Address: 5F Takasaki Monterey, 222 Yashimacho, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture, 370-0849 💰Price per person: 1500~ 💞Reasons why we recommend it: It's located in the restaurant area on the 5th floor of Monterey at Takasaki Station🤍 The interior is open and you can see what other customers are doing, but it's comfortable‼︎ It can be used for various purposes such as eating, drinking, and cafe😊 When I used it, there were relatively many young customers🤍 The menu is extensive, but personally, I especially recommend the plate menu and curry😍 It's very delicious😋

#0yentravelnovember This is a ramen shop in Takasaki, Gunma! The pork slices are very thick, so you can enjoy a satisfying ramen! The soy sauce-based soup is also very delicious, and the specialty gyoza is also overflowing with meat juice and is amazing! The staff are also very friendly, and it's a shop I'd like to visit again! There is a parking lot, so please come and visit us! ! 📍 37-4 Shiokawa, Yoshii-cho, Takasaki-shi, Gunma 🕰️ 11:00-14:30 💰 Budget: 800 yen

[Gunma Music Center] 🕰️Business hours: 08:30-17:30 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: ◯ 📍Address: 28-2 Takamatsu-cho, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture, 370-0829 💰Price per person: 0~ 💞Reasons why we recommend it: This place is often featured on TV, and it is said to be a unique piece of architecture🤍 This is a rare building designed by Antonin Raymond that still exists in Japan, so we decided to take a walk there at night! The telephone is shaped like a cello, and Takasaki is truly a city of music‼︎ #0 yen trip November

[Takasaki Castle Ruins] 🕰️Opening hours: 24:00~ 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: ◯ 📍Location: Takamatsu-cho, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture 370-0829 💰Price per person: 0~ 💞Reasons for recommendation: When I stayed in Takasaki, I visited the Takasaki Castle Ruins as a walk, and it is said to be famous as a place associated with Ii Naomasa♡ The lone pine tree was beautiful, and the moat was also wonderful. If you like history, isn't this a fun place to visit? Also known as Wada Castle, this place was apparently quite famous in the past🫣 #0yentravelNovember