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Takasaki Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

city in Gunma prefecture, Japan

About Takasaki

Takasaki, about 100km north ofTokyo, is famous as the hometown of the Daruma doll. It is also the hometown of former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone. The local tourist association has abilingual guide site.

Top Attractions in Takasaki

Explore the best things to see and do in Takasaki:

  • Gunma no Mori
  • Gunma Prefectural Museum of Modern Art
  • Haruna Shrine
  • Minowa Castle
  • Mt. Haruna
  • Mt. Kannonyama
  • Prefectural Museum of History
  • Shōrinzan Daruma Temple

Where to Eat in Takasaki

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Shōya

Where to Stay in Takasaki

  • 🏨Hotel Grand View Takasaki
  • 🏨Hotel Metropolitan Takasaki

Takasaki Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including:

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