The Atlas Obscura Guide To Takasaki

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Takasaki, Japan

Updated September 22, 2023

Unusual Attractions in Takasaki

A large daruma rests easy having fulfilled its purpose

Takasaki, Japan

Shorinzan Darumaji Temple

Each year this Japanese temple overflows with scowling, bearded good luck talismans.

Takasaki, Japan

Hodota Burial Mounds

A trio of keyhole-shaped burial mounds restored to their ancient glory.

Takasaki, Japan

Yamanoue Stele and Tumulus

The oldest surviving stele in Japan is a personal dedication from a monk to his late mother.

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Tomioka Silk Mill

The World Heritage-designated site of Japan’s industrial revolution, once mistaken as a den of vampires.

7 miles from Takasaki

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Oginoya’s Kettle Rice Pottery

This iconic “station bento” comes in an earthenware pot you can take home and repurpose.

14 miles from Takasaki

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Wado Ruins

The birthplace of Japanese coinage.

19 miles from Takasaki

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Sebayashi Ripple Marks

Fifty-odd dinosaur footprints are preserved on this strip of mountain cliff along with ancient ripple marks.

19 miles from Takasaki

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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Takasaki

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Takasaki, Japan

Updated September 22, 2023

Unusual Attractions in Takasaki

Takasaki, Japan

Shorinzan Darumaji Temple

Takasaki, Japan

Hodota Burial Mounds

Takasaki, Japan

Yamanoue Stele and Tumulus

Tomioka, Japan

Tomioka Silk Mill

Annaka, Japan

Oginoya’s Kettle Rice Pottery

Chichibu, Japan

Wado Ruins

Kanna, Japan

Sebayashi Ripple Marks

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