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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Takasaki

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

Updated July 7, 2020

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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.
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Takasaki, Japan

Hodota Burial Mounds

A trio of keyhole-shaped burial mounds has been restored to its ancient state.
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The large WadĹŤkaichin monument.

Chichibu, Japan

Wado Ruins

The birthplace of Japanese coinage.
19 miles from Takasaki
Karuizawa Museum of Picture Books in Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan

Karuizawa, Japan

Karuizawa Picture Book Forest Museum

Children's literature inside, forest all around.
22 miles from Takasaki
One of the Chinsekikan's most popular stones: Elvis Presley.

Chichibu, Japan

Chichibu Chinsekikan (Hall of Curious Rocks)

This quirky little private museum is home to more than a thousand stones, carved by nature, that resemble human faces.
23 miles from Takasaki
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