Takasaki: Yanagawa Izakaya Tour & 2-Day, 1-Night Hot Spring Hotel Experience (Including Japanese and Western Breakfast Buffet)
- Take the JR TOKYO Wide Pass to easily board the Shinkansen and arrive in just 50 minutes from Tokyo, effortlessly exploring the authentic, uncommercialized side of Japan.
- Stay at the Takasaki Grand View Hotel, take in the city views and enjoy the Japanese hot spring at the rooftop SKY SPA.
- Within walking distance of the Showa-era nostalgic Yanagawacho Yokocho, allowing you to experience the local izakaya culture at your own pace.
- No tour guide, no meeting up, check in freely starting from 15:00, perfect for a relaxing and carefree solo trip.
- The next day, enjoy a Japanese and Western breakfast buffet focusing on local ingredients: made-to-order omelets using brand-name eggs from Takasaki's famous "Rantaro", a salad bar featuring "Jumonji vegetables" from the foothills of Mount Haruna, and a taste of "Mizusawa udon", one of Japan's top three udon noodles.
What to expect
Takasaki is the capital of Gunma Prefecture, just a 50-minute Shinkansen ride from Tokyo. Accessible with the JR TOKYO Wide Pass, it is rarely featured in general travel guides. The Yanagawa area is a secret gathering spot for local residents after work, where narrow alleyways hide izakayas and bars with distinct styles. This package requires no tour guide and no group gathering. After checking in at the Takasaki Grand View Hotel, you can stroll through Yanagawacho at your own pace, freely choose your favorite izakaya, and experience authentic Japanese “after-work culture.” Solo travelers can also easily relax and enjoy themselves. At night, head to the rooftop SKY SPA to enjoy a healing soak in the Japanese-style large public bath. The next morning, enjoy a lavish breakfast buffet at the hotel restaurant, featuring freshly made egg dishes by the “Rantaro” brand by the chef, local Jumonji vegetables, and Gunma’s specialty Mizusawa udon, allowing you to savor the wonderful flavors of Gunma right from breakfast.
Check-in time: From 15:00 / Check-out: 11:00 the following day / Breakfast: 7:00〜9:30
- Izakaya food and beverage expenses must be paid out of pocket; room types will be assigned by the hotel based on availability on the day.




















Good to know
- Please proceed directly to the front desk of the Takasaki Grand View Hotel after 15:00 to check in (no gathering required).
- Check-out time is 11:00 the following day.
- Next day's breakfast buffet hours: 7:00 to 9:30.
- Room types will be assigned by the hotel based on availability on the day (single room / twin room).
- Izakaya food and beverage expenses are not included in this package and must be paid directly at each respective location.
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