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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

Unusual Attractions in Takasaki

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 has been restored to its ancient state.

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Wado Ruins

The birthplace of Japanese coinage.

19 miles from Takasaki

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Karuizawa Picture Book Forest Museum

Children's literature inside, forest all around.

22 miles from Takasaki

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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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