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

🚗💨 Pilgrimage to Mount Haruna (Tyumen) 🏞️ Want to explore the charm of Mount Haruna in depth? Here are some must-see attractions and exciting itineraries, especially for fans of Initial D! ✨ ### Trip Highlights: - 08:00 — Depart from Tokyo and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way! - 10:30 — Arrive at Mount Haruna, take photos at the observation deck, and recreate the classic scene from Initial D! - 11:00 — Experience the famous track, challenge and feel the thrill of Fujiwara Takumi's slow driving! - 12:30 — Taste the local Haruna Ramen, let your taste buds travel and replenish your energy for the next journey! - 14:00 — Check in at classic scenes from Initial D, relive moments from the show, and take photos with friends! - 15:30 — Visit the Haruna Shrine to pray for your adventure and good luck on the trails! - 17:00 — Take a walk or boat trip around Lake Haruna and imagine yourself driving an AE86 along the lake! - 18:00 — Enjoy the Haruna Hot Springs, relax and prepare for a wonderful evening of memories! - 20:30 — Return to Tokyo and share your photos and stories so that everyone can experience the charm of Mount Haruna! 📸 ### Must-see attractions: - Haruna Shrine: Visit the Shrine quietly, experience the local culture, and pray for your racing dream! - Lake Haruna: Rent a boat to cruise the lake, or take a walk along the lakeside to experience the leisurely time of the characters in the play. - Haruna Ranch: interact with animals, taste local dairy products, and experience the joy of nature! - Haruna Plateau: A great place for hiking and biking, challenge yourself like you would on a trail! Invite your friends and drive to the charm of Mount Haruna together! #InitialD #Haruna #Self-driving #Adventure #Tokyo Free Travel #JapanGunma 👉 Let us sail towards our dreams and passion together! ✨ #TokyoItinerary #100WaysToTravel #trip

Japan🇯🇵 has many natural scenery and makes it needless to say😂 Every place has its own characteristics!! ️So I can’t go no matter how many times I go And before we went to Takazuto Gorge in the eastern part of Gunma Prefecture💕 Compared to other places it is not a big attraction but it is good mountains and water 😍 Japan🇯🇵 also called its Kanto Yema Creek canyon 👍🏻 during the autumn leaves 🍁 can see the trees on both sides of the Tora Se River 🌲🤔 so every year in October starts a lot of people 🤭 not only tourists are even Japanese more 😌 In addition, the equipment around its surrounding trails is quite complete 💕 Visitors can enjoy the view of nature while taking a leisurely walk🤪 And because of its location, the weather is quite cool🤣 It is very comfortable and relaxing to walk and is very popular with the public👏🏻 In addition, the white triangular Yoshiaki Bridge is one of the checkpoints🤭 It spans Takazudo Pass☺️ You can cross this bridge and overlook the beautiful scenery of the canyon. Of course, there is no shortage of Takatsudo Bridge, which may enjoy the panoramic view of Takatsudo Gorge during the cherry blossoms🌸 and autumn leaves🍁☺️ It is also one of the must-see😉 It's actually worth seeing quite a lot😝 If you really have a period then you can walk on the trail walking route 😍 feel 😀 The transportation is more troublesome 😀 because it is always a natural place Self-driving must be the most convenient If not, you can sit at Tora Se Creek Valley Railway Omama Station!! ️ 6 minutes walk to get there👏🏻 Address: Takazudo, Omama-cho, Green City, Gunma Prefecture #Japanese and Korean city attractions #parent-child activities #photography #weekend trip #overseas travel #Japan travel #japan attractions #japan travel guide #parent-child travel guide #parent-child blog #family activities #

#TravelJapan 🇯🇵 #NewYear2023 🎍 #NatureTrip 🌳 #TakasakiCity [Tokumei-en] is a Japanese garden covering an area of ​​approximately 6,000 tsubo. It is one of the best and most beautiful gardens in the northern Kanto region. 🇯🇵 It is a dry landscape garden and a rock garden. Most of the garden is a walk around the pond. 🏞️ It consists of 4 areas: Karesansui, Moss Garden, and Rock Garden. There are azaleas and cherry trees on the mountain in early spring, lush green trees in early summer, and changing leaves in autumn. 🍁🍁🍁 🌟🌟The beautiful scenery of changing leaves in autumn is very outstanding. Don't miss it. 🌟🌟 ⭐️Kannon Santoku Cave Memorial Park ⭐️Mountains⛰️ ⭐️Yamada Kamachi ⭐️Yamatoku Memorial ⭐️Sakurada Bridge🌸 📍Address: 2857 Ishiharacho, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture 🔺Tel: 027-323-3766 ☎️ 🔶Garden opening and closing hours: 10:00-16:00 Saturdays, Sundays, and summer holidays (April to November) open until 17:00 🔔 🔷Garden admission price: Adults 600 yen, children 300 yen 💴 🔶Access 🔶 🔺By train About 1 hour from Tokyo 🚋 About 45 minutes by Shinkansen from JR Ueno Station → 🚄 About 10 minutes by taxi from JR Takasaki Station (3.3 km.)🚕 🔺By bus JR Takasaki Station West Exit (Platform 8) headed for Kataoka Bus stop No. 8 → 13 Station (17 min.) 200 yen → Cave Kannon entrance (get off)🚌

#TravelJapan 🇯🇵 #NewYear2023 🎍 #PrayerTrip 🙏🏻 #TakasakiCity Kannon Tokumyoen Santoku Memorial Hall, a memorial museum, this sacred cave has collected all 39 Guanyin statues by carving granite by highly skilled craftsmen. Each statue is beautiful and powerful🙏🏻 Inside the natural cave, the temperature is 17 degrees all year round. We can walk and pay homage to all 39 Guanyin statues while feeling the cool breeze and receiving positive energy🙏🏻 📍Address: 2857 Ishiharacho, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture 🔶Tel: 027-323-3766 ☎️ 🔷Opening-Closing Time: 10:00-16:00 Saturdays, Sundays and summer holidays (April to November) Open until 17:00 🔔 🔺Admission fee: Adults 600 yen, Children 300 yen 💴 🔶Access🔶 By train About 1 hour from Tokyo 🚋 About 45 minutes by Shinkansen from JR Ueno Station → 🚄About 10 minutes by taxi from JR Takasaki Station (3.3 km) 🚕 🔷By bus JR Takasaki Station West Exit (Platform 8) bound for Kataoka Bus stop No. 8 → 13 Station (17 minutes) 200 yen → Cave Kannon entrance (get off) 🚌

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

Mount Haruna, home to Lake Chaldea in the north of Gunma Prefecture, is in the midst of autumn foliage season. Unfortunately, we weren't blessed with good weather, but the autumn foliage along the lakeside was magnificent. The road to the lakeside was like a shower of autumn leaves. #LakeHaruna #MountHaruna #AutumnFoliage

Address: 849 Harunasanmachi, Takasaki Cost: Free Parking: Free Opening hours: 07:00-17:00 Friends who like the movie Initial D must visit Haruna Shrine  The main deities of Haruna Shrine are the Japanese gods of fire and earth. Therefore, Haruna Shrine has been a place of worship for praying for good luck, a good harvest, and prosperous business since ancient times.

#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

Haruna Shrine is famous as one of the Kanto region's leading power spots. It is said to bring good luck and prosperity in business. From the entrance to the main shrine is about 700m, and it takes about 15 minutes on foot, but you can enjoy a trekking-like walk in a mystical atmosphere while watching the autumn leaves, the fresh greenery in summer, the giant rocks and the clear stream! The main shrine is a rare building that is embedded in the rock. It is said that the main shrine was shaped like this because the deity is inside the rock✨ On the way back from the approach to the shrine, there are plenty of things to see, such as the nationally designated natural monument "Yatatesugi" and the matchmaking spot Suikinkutsu! After your walk, you can enjoy local gourmet food such as grilled manju and miso oden♪ #Autumn trip #Power spot #Breathtaking view #Gourmet

Kannonzan Jigen-in Temple in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture. Takasaki Byakueda Daikannon (Takasaki Byakueda Daikannon [1]) is a statue of Daikannon (Byakue Kannon) on Takasaki Kannonyama Hill in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture. It is located on the summit of Mount Kannon at an altitude of 190 meters (within the grounds of the Jigen-in Temple of the Koyasan Shingon Sect), and from the top (the shoulder of the Kannon statue) you can see Takasaki City, the main mountain of Gunma Prefecture, and even Mt. Yatsugatake, commonly known as "Takasaki Kannon". The people of Takasaki call it "Kannon" or "Byakui Kannon". The people pronounce it as Byakui Kannon, and very few people use the name Byakue in local karuta in Gunma Prefecture. 〒.Kannon-y... 2740-2 Ishiharamachi,rdenmeien Takasaki, Gunma 370-0864 027-386-9005☎️

I went to the Boy's Science Museum in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture! The planetarium was quite large, and the starry sky projection was very impressive! I go there every time I go to Takasaki City, so I'm sure I'll continue to use it in the future! 😊 #planetarium

This is actually my fourth trip (I've been coming here once a month since June) to Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture. Takasaki City is also known as a city of music. I really love the atmosphere! The station is also really big, so I was surprised when I came here for the first time! I think I'll be using it again in the future!

National treasure haniwa figures are on permanent display. Gunma Prefecture is home to many ancient tombs. There are also many items excavated from these tombs on display, which are well worth seeing. The viewing time is probably around 60 minutes. The 3D haniwa exhibit is also beautifully rendered, and can be viewed from various angles.

It's already last year, but I went to Lake Haruna to see the illuminations. This year, due to the effects of COVID-19, the event was scaled down a bit, but I was able to enjoy the fantastic illuminations in a mysterious space. Once things have settled down, I'd like to enjoy the lively illuminations again, as the performances are one of the things I look forward to every year. #illuminations

This photogenic spot is located in Gunma Prefecture. There are lots of Daruma dolls! And they're colorful and cute😍 This place is called Shorinji Daruma Temple. It's close to the city center and easy to access, so it's recommended for a quick photo stop♡ #FreeSpot

Among the mountains that make up Mount Haruna, Haruna Fuji has a particularly beautiful shape. As the name Fuji suggests, its shape is just like Mount Fuji. A ropeway runs from the base, so even non-climbers can easily reach the summit. It is a popular spot with a panoramic view of the beautiful Kanto Plain. #MountainClimbing #Gunma #MountHaruna

Mt. Haruna, one of Gunma Prefecture's famous peaks, is a collective name for several peaks. Among them, the highest is Mount Kamongatake. It is pronounced "Kamongatake." The trailhead is a little away from the famous Mount Haruna Fuji, but the route itself is easy to follow and climb. It is recommended as you can look down on Lake Haruna and Mount Haruna Fuji. #MountainClimbing #MountHaruna #Gunma

I went to the Gunma-chan Shop at Takasaki Station in Gunma! You can meet a lot of Gunma-chans at Takasaki Station. Apparently there are some rare items that can only be found here...❗️ Please come and visit us sometime~ #Gunma#Souvenirs #Summer Trip

As the title suggests, I went to one of the Kanto region's most powerful spots❗️ Gunma Prefecture's "Haruna Shrine"⛩ and Lake Haruna It's said to be a shrine where gods gather and wishes come true I visit it once every few years☺️ This time, I visited at the end of the autumn foliage season The leaves🍁 were beautiful along the way It's a long walk, but it's along a mountain stream so there's a nice breeze There are plenty of negative ions on the premises👏🏻🤍 It's a historic shrine with many places to worship within the grounds, so it's best to take your time Access📝 🚗) Kanetsu Expressway Get off at Komayori Smart and take Prefectural Route 153 and Route 28 to Haruna Shrine (approximately 2 hours 20 minutes) Once you reach Lake Haruna, you'll head to Haruna Shrine via a mountain road, so you can enjoy the lakeside at the same time 😚💓 #Historic site #Haruna Shrine #Lake Haruna #Gunma Prefecture #Cool travel experience #Summer resort you want to keep secret #Amazing view

"Gunma Iroha" is an antenna shop located on the second floor of the commercial facility "E-Site Takasaki" directly connected to the east exit of JR Takasaki Station, promoting the charms of Gunma Prefecture. It offers a wide range of products, including famous sweets, famous products, local sake, and crafts from all over the prefecture, as well as souvenirs for travel and everyday use.  ⸻ 🍶 Paid local sake tasting corner Inside the store, there is a corner where you can sample carefully selected sake from breweries in Gunma Prefecture for a fee. Using a special tasting machine, you can taste various brands in small amounts, and if you like the sake, you can purchase it on the spot. It is popular with tourists and locals as a spot where you can casually enjoy Gunma's local sake. ⸻ 🛒 Products available (partial list) Famous sweets and sweets: We have a wide selection of Gunma's representative sweets, such as rusks from "Gateau Festa Harada" and Takasaki pudding from "Honey Lover Premium Store". Traditional crafts: Takasaki Daruma dolls, Usaburo Kokeshi dolls, and other crafts that highlight the skills of artisans are lined up. Food and seasonings: There is a wide selection of local seasonings, including Shoda soy sauce, and processed foods made with locally grown agricultural products. Souvenirs: Gunma-chan goods and specialty products from all over Gunma Prefecture are available.   ⸻ 🕒 Basic information Address: 222 Yashima-cho, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture (2nd floor of E-Site Takasaki, East Exit of JR Takasaki Station) Business hours: Weekdays and Saturdays 9:00-20:30 / Sundays and holidays 9:00-20:00 ⸻ 🚆 Access Located on the 2nd floor of E-Site Takasaki, directly connected to the East Exit of JR Takasaki Station, it is an easy place to stop by while waiting for a train or between transfers. It is popular among tourists and business people as a spot where you can fully experience the charm of Gunma without leaving the station. ⸻ #Gunma Iroha #E-Site Takasaki #Gunma Souvenirs #Takasaki Station Gourmet #Gunma Local Sake #Takasaki Pudding #Gunma Tourism #Gunma-chan Goods #Takasaki Daruma #Usaburo Kokeshi #0 Yen Travel

The craziest time in my life‼ ️‼ ️‼ ️‼ ️‼ ️‼ ️ Experience the joy of driving a sports car in Akina Mountain😗 The boys couldn’t let go of their obsession with Akina Mountain when they came to Tokyo for the first time. They rented a sports car for Akina Mountain just to experience the joy. ps I’m not a fan of mountain running, but after the physical examination, I really recommend it. It’s really fun. Although the process is a bit troublesome🥹Why do I say troublesome? There are many car rentals in Tokyo, but there are very few sports car rentals. The most famous one is omoshiro. omoshiro noda branch is the most popular choice, but the disadvantage is that it is far away from downtown Tokyo. In Chiba Prefecture, it takes about 1 hour by subway and 20 minutes on foot to get a car😅But this did not dampen the boys’ enthusiasm. The point is that Akina Mountain is also very far from Tokyo. We set off from Tokyo Takasago Station to Akina Mountain. The drive takes 2 and a half hours😂😂The boys’ happiness is mountain running, and the girls’ happiness is to check in and take pictures. It’s also very good to take pictures on Akina Mountain! The third picture was taken on the mountain! And you can see Mount Fuji on the way from Tokyo to Akina Mountain🗻I really recommend it to boys who love cars You must come for a check-up. Although it takes a long time to drive up the mountain, you really have to experience it once‼ ️‼ ️In addition to running up the mountain, I also wore a kimono at Sensoji Temple and took photos with the cherry blossoms. Sensoji Temple is really crowded during the cherry blossom season 🙂↔️ #Tokyo Sakura#Fuji Mountain#Autumn Mountain

#cherryblossom25 Minowa Castle Ruins are a hidden treasure tucked into the hills of Gunma — perfect if you’re craving a quiet, historical sakura experience. The site isn’t heavily restored, which gives it this haunting, ancient vibe. You’ll wander through grassy ridges, old stone paths, and wooden gates framed by cherry trees that bloom like whispers from the past. I got there just as a fog was lifting and the petals were still wet with dew. There were maybe three other people the entire time I was there — mostly locals with cameras and patience. I climbed to a lookout point and caught a panoramic shot of soft pink against the backdrop of Mount Haruna. It’s not the place for festivals or food stalls — it’s for stillness, and that made it incredibly powerful. My #cherryblossom25 caption for this one: “Silence speaks in petals.”

#cherryblossom25 Lake Haruna might just be one of my favorite sakura spots so far — it’s not just beautiful, it’s epic. The lake itself sits in a crater, ringed by mountains and forests. Cherry trees bloom all around the edge, and the reflection of the blossoms in the still lake is pure serenity. I rented a swan boat (because why not?), and gently paddled under light rain as the blossoms drifted onto the water. Talk about a #cherryblossom25 core memory. There’s also a ropeway nearby that takes you up Mount Haruna, where you can see the entire lake and its cherry fringe from above. I stayed in a nearby onsen town, and that made it a perfect 2-day retreat — soak, wander, blossom-watch, repeat. If you’re looking for romance, peace, or photo magic, this one is a quiet star.

#cherryblossom25 Takasaki Castle Ruins Park is one of those places where the mix of history and blossoms makes you feel deeply connected to Japan. The castle itself is mostly gone, but the remaining stone walls, moat, and reconstructed yagura (turret) are set beautifully among blooming cherry trees. I walked the moat path at dusk, and the reflections of the sakura in the water were just magical. Locals were out with cameras, some in yukata, and the vibe was very nostalgic. I had a moment where I just sat on a bench, watched the petals fall, and felt completely present. For the #cherryblossom25 series, this place was a great balance of calm beauty and cultural depth. It's not flashy, but it stays with you — like an old memory that blossoms quietly in the back of your mind.

#Spring0yentrip 📍 Location: 5F Takasaki Monterey, 222 Yashima-cho, Takasaki, Gunma 🚶 Access: Directly connected to JR Takasaki Station 🍝 Gunma specialty! A famous Takasaki pasta restaurant • A popular restaurant representing the "city of pasta, Takasaki". A spaghetti specialty restaurant loved by locals and tourists alike. • The fresh pasta made with wheat from Gunma has a chewy texture! • It's very filling and good value for money◎ 🔥 Recommended menu • Harappa-style carbonara: The combination of rich sauce and bacon is exquisite! • Eggplant and bacon in tomato sauce: The sourness of the tomato and the sweetness of the eggplant are a perfect match. • Peperoncino: A simple yet deep flavor that attracts many repeat customers. 🍽 Atmosphere • Directly connected to the station, it's very accessible! You can stop by while waiting for the Shinkansen or train. • Enjoy a relaxing meal in the spacious restaurant. • A casual atmosphere that is easy for both solo and group visitors. 🌟 Key points! ✅ You'll get addicted to the chewy texture of the fresh pasta! ✅ Directly connected to Takasaki Station for great access ✅ Large portions and satisfying ◎ If you're looking to eat pasta in Takasaki, this is the place to start!

#springwander There are about 2,100 works in the collection. In addition to overseas modern art such as Renoir, Monet, and Picasso, Japanese modern and contemporary art, and works by artists related to Gunma Prefecture, there is a wide range of works such as the "Tokataan Inoue Collection" focussing on Japanese and Chinese antique art. In addition to the collection exhibition, special exhibitions with themes are held 4 times a year. It is a reproduction of Picasso's masterpiece "Guernica" in almost the same size, and the tapissley (wring weaving), which is only three in the world, is a rare work that is only released once a year. Events such as lectures with lecturers invited from outside, lectures by curators, and art tours for children are also held regularly.

📍Address: Haruna Lake Town, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture, Japan, 〒370-3348🏖️Environment/Facilities: Mount Haruna is the symbol of Gunma Prefecture. Whether it is mountaineering or driving, it has always been loved. Take the mountain cable car from Haruna Kogen Station to Haruna Fuji Summit Station. At the 1,391-meter-high Hama Fuji Observatory, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Lake Haruna, Mt. Asama, Mt. Buko and other mountains. 🕰️Business hours: 09:00-17:00, December to March 09:00-16:00💰Round trip fee: Adults 950 yen Children 470 yen🗓️Transportation method: Take the bus to Hongo via Haruna Lake from JR Takasaki Station West Exit No. 2 Bus Stop and get off at the last stop and walk 20 minutes

📍Address: Japan, 〒370-3348 Gunma Prefecture Takasaki City Haruna Lake Town 🏖️Environment/Facilities: Lake Haruna is a lake formed by volcanic activity and surrounded by magnificent nature. It is like a lake in the sky floating in nature 🗓️Transportation arrangement: Take the No. 2 bus from the West Exit of JR Takasaki Station to Hongo via Haruna Lake and get off at the last stop. The journey takes about 90 minutes and the fare is 1330 yen