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Japan

Takasaki / One Ninja Per Household

MeowScore 😼78/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😼
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😻

Best month

November

Relaxing hot spring baths and beautiful autumn foliage. 🍁♨️

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january

Experience the Daruma Doll Festival, a traditional event that symbolizes good luck and success. 🎉

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february

Witness the impressive display of plum blossoms at the Plum Garden. 🌸

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march

See the Takasaki Kannon grand festival, featuring taiko drums and a magnificent parade. 🥁

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april

Visit the lovely Sakura Alley, which is lined with hundreds of cherry blossom trees. 🌸

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may

Explore the beautiful nature of Mount Haruna and its stunning crater lake. 🌋

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june

Visit the Shibukawa Skyland Park and enjoy views of beautiful hydrangeas. 💜

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july

Experience the vibrant Tanabata Star Festival at Takasaki City Hall. 🌟

🎆
august

Head to the Takasaki Fireworks Festival and admire stunning explosions of color. 🎆

🍂
september

See the city come alive with the stunning autumn foliage. 🍁

🎉
october

Celebrate the Takasaki Matsuri Festival, complete with exciting lion dances. 🦁

♨️
november

Take a relaxing dip in the hot springs at Ikaho Onsen. 🛀

🎄
december

Experience the Takasaki Winter Festival, which features ice sculptures and gorgeous lights. ❄️

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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The economical/shopping situation in Takasaki - Japan is moderate with some affordable options and some expensive ones.

Consider shopping in local markets for cheaper prices on produce and souvenirs.

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

Day trip from Tokyo

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

Day trip from Tokyo

Takasaki is mostly known for temples, parks, and hot springs. It's a popular day trip destination for tourists visiting Tokyo.

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture.

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture.

Cash is preferred but credit cards are accepted. Splitting the bill is common. No tipping expected.

internet situation

great Speed

Fiber optic infrastructure and high bandwidth

excellent Availability

Widespread coverage and affordable plans

great Cellular

Strong network of major carriers

Electric socket type B

Common in North and Central America. Safer because of grounding pin, mind voltage differences.

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biking possible

decent infrastructure

walkable

Well-planned city

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative culture

As a curious cat, Takasaki's quirky attractions caught my eye. From hot springs to daruma dolls, never a dull moment!

A feline sanctuary, Takasaki's surrounding mountains provided the purr-fect backdrop for a meow-nificent adventure!

Things to do

The mainstream

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Takasaki Kannon Statue
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Haruna Shrine
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Takasaki City Art Museum
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Takasaki Castle Ruins
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Shorinzan Daruma Temple

The mainstream

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Takasaki Kannon Statue

This towering statue of the Buddhist goddess of mercy offers cats a place to reflect and meditate. 🧘‍♀️

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Haruna Shrine

This beautiful shrine is famous for its stunning mountain views and for bringing good luck to cats who visit. 🍀

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Takasaki City Art Museum

This museum showcases a collection of artwork from local artists, as well as a special exhibit on cats in Japanese art. 🎨

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🌆
Takasaki Castle Ruins

The ruins of this castle are a great spot for cats to perch and enjoy the view of the city. 🐾

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Shorinzan Daruma Temple

This temple is dedicated to the patron saint of takoyaki, and it's traditions include purchasing a daruma doll to fill in one of its eyes and make a wish. 🍢

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Off the beaten path

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Tomigaura Kofun
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Yamada Onsen
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Ushijima Shrine
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Ikaho Stone Steps
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Shorinzan Daruma Temple

Off the beaten path

🐾🗿
Tomigaura Kofun

Cats can visit the oldest burial mound in the Gunma prefecture. With no one around, cats will feel like they are the kings of the hill and can explore the ancient ruins at their leisure.

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🐈♨️
Yamada Onsen

Cats can relax in a hot spring surrounded by nature. This onsen is only accessible by a paw-some path where cats can admire the beautiful Takasaki landscape.

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🐾🎍
Ushijima Shrine

Cats can explore this mystical shrine hidden in the mountains. The shrine is dedicated to the god of marriage and has a purr-fectly charming walking path through a bamboo forest.

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🐾🌆
Ikaho Stone Steps

Cats can climb up the 365 stone steps and enjoy a panoramic view of Takasaki. Along the way, they will find traditional Japanese souvenir shops and paw-some restaurants.

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🐈🕯️
Shorinzan Daruma Temple

Cats can pray to the Daruma doll, which is the patron saint of Japanese commerce and business. This peaceful temple is hidden by the trees and has a small waterfall that meows soothingly.

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biking possible

decent infrastructure

walkable

Well-planned city

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative culture

Mindful meoweler tips

Takasaki's Daruma Dolls

These traditional Japanese dolls are said to bring good luck and are a popular souvenir to bring back home. The city of Takasaki is known for producing these dolls for centuries!

Visiting Onsen hot springs

Takasaki is surrounded by beautiful mountains and is home to various hot springs or 'onsen'. It's a popular destination for people in Japan who seek relaxation and wellness.

Trying Takasaki's famous 'Dumpling' cuisine

Takasaki is known for its delicious dumplings called 'Gyoza'. They have a crispy outer layer and come with various fillings. Some restaurants even offer a 'Gyoza stadium' challenge!

Useful external sites

www.takasaki-kankoukyoukai.jp/en

Takasaki Tourism Association↗

Official website of the Takasaki Tourism Association, providing tourist information for visitors.

www.japan-guide.com/e/e7401.html

Japan Guide - Takasaki↗

A comprehensive guide to visiting Takasaki, with information on attractions, transportation, and accommodations.

www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g298183-Takasaki_Gunma_Prefecture_Kanto-Vacations.html

TripAdvisor - Takasaki↗

A user-generated travel review website with information on hotels, restaurants, and attractions in Takasaki.

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