Takasaki is famous as the hometown of the Daruma doll, theoretically representing the Buddhist sage Bodhidharma and in modern practice a symbol of good luck.

Takasaki Station · Takasaki Castle · Minami-Takasaki Station · Kita-Takasaki Station

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A wonderful day in Takasaki. You catch #8 bus from the JR station and it takes you up a winding road to the statue. We were also lucky to experience the Autumn ...

Belonging to the Obaku school of Zen Buddhism, Shorinzan is best known for its association with daruma dolls - a popular handicraft and good luck charm found ...

The Takasaki Byakue Daikannon is a Kannon statue located on top of Mt. Kannonyama in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture. It is also known colloquially as Kannonyama ...

Restaurant Detail. Address. 1-10-24, Tonyamachi, Takasaki-shi, Gunma, 370-0006.

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Shidarezakura, or the weeping cherry blossom, was first planted ruing the Nanbokucho Period. There is also a shoshozakura, known as the night crying sakura, ...

Feb 23, 2023 · The Takasaki Byakue Daikannon is a large statue located atop of Gunma's Mount Kannon, and it stands almost 42 meters in height.