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Restaurants in Gunma

Best Restaurants in Gunma 2026

How to eat well in Gunma at every budget, and the local dishes you shouldn't leave without trying.

By Updated Reviewed by Daniel Mercer

Gunma has 26+ restaurants and places to eat covered in this guide, led by Chikurinan, Udon Kadoya and Restaurant Yamabiko. Each entry below includes the practical details — what it costs, when to go, and how to plan around it.

Gunma Prefecture is Japan's hot spring capital, mountain playground, and silk heritage land — a landlocked prefecture north of Tokyo where volcanic peaks, therapeutic onsen, pristine highland forests, and the UNESCO World Heritage Tomioka Silk Mill define a destination unlike anywhere else in Japan.

Top restaurants

Handpicked picks for the best dining experiences.

Japanese kaiseki

Chikurinan

¥5,000–12,000 ($33–80)4.7/5

Popular Japanese kaiseki restaurant in Gunma.

Known for: Multi-course kaiseki using local Joshu ingredients and seasonal mountain vegetables

465-1 Kusatsu, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma 377-1711
Japanese udon

Udon Kadoya

¥500–900 ($3.35–6.03)4.4/5

Popular Japanese udon restaurant in Gunma.

Known for: Hand-made flat udon noodles (locally called 'himo-kawaudon') — wider and chewier than standard udon

2-3-1 Honmachi, Maebashi, Gunma 371-0023
Japanese / mountain vegetables

Restaurant Yamabiko

¥1,200–3,500 ($8–23)4.4/5

Popular Japanese / mountain vegetables restaurant in Gunma.

Known for: Locally foraged sansai mountain vegetables, river fish, and wild boar dishes

Minakami-machi, Tone-gun, Gunma 379-1300
Joshu-gyu wagyu beef

Takasaki Oisii

¥2,000–6,000 ($13–40)4.5/5

Popular Joshu-gyu wagyu beef restaurant in Gunma.

Known for: Joshu-gyu (Gunma wagyu) beef courses, from affordable lunch sets to premium sirloin

2-8-1 Tenjincho, Takasaki, Gunma 370-0044
Japanese street snack

Yaki Manju Higashiya

¥200–400 ($1.34–2.68)4.5/5

Popular Japanese street snack restaurant in Gunma.

Known for: Yaki manju — skewered steamed buns brushed with sweet miso paste, Gunma's most famous street food

Ikaho Ishidan-dori, Shibukawa, Gunma 377-0102
Japanese soba

Soba Dokoro Miyoshi

¥800–1,500 ($5.36–10.05)4.4/5

Popular Japanese soba restaurant in Gunma.

Known for: Hand-rolled buckwheat soba using local Gunma buckwheat flour

Kusatsu, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma 377-1711
Japanese tonkatsu

Miyo-shi Tonkatsu Maebashi

¥900–1,800 ($6.03–12.06)4.3/5

Popular Japanese tonkatsu restaurant in Gunma.

Known for: Joshu-gyu pork tonkatsu — deep-fried Gunma pork cutlets with sesame cabbage and miso soup

1-5-2 Asahi-cho, Maebashi, Gunma 371-0014
Shabu-shabu and sukiyaki

Shabu-Shabu Juraku Takasaki

¥2,000–5,000 ($13–33)4.3/5

Popular Shabu-shabu and sukiyaki restaurant in Gunma.

Known for: Joshu-gyu wagyu shabu-shabu hot pot with locally grown vegetables

1-4-1 Yashima-cho, Takasaki, Gunma 370-0849

Restaurants by cuisine

Browse picks grouped by cuisine type.

Japanese

Chikurinan

¥5,000–12,000 ($33–80)

Udon Kadoya

¥500–900 ($3.35–6.03)

Restaurant Yamabiko

¥1,200–3,500 ($8–23)

Yaki Manju Higashiya

¥200–400 ($1.34–2.68)

Soba Dokoro Miyoshi

¥800–1,500 ($5.36–10.05)

Miyo-shi Tonkatsu Maebashi

¥900–1,800 ($6.03–12.06)

Onsen Tamago Cafe Kusatsu

¥200–800 ($1.34–5.36)

Ramen Sanki Takasaki

¥700–1,200 ($4.69–8.04)

Himo-kawa Udon Tateyama

¥600–1,000 ($4.02–6.70)

Izakaya Tanuki Takasaki

¥1,500–3,000 ($10.05–20.10) for food and drinks

Tomioka Shokudo (Local Diner near Silk Mill)

¥700–1,300 ($4.69–8.71)

Sansai Ryori Yamanaka

¥1,200–3,000 ($8.04–20.10)

Yakitori Yagumo Maebashi

¥120–250 ($0.80–1.68) per skewer; set menus ¥2,000–3,500 ($13–23)

Soba Kura Annaka

¥900–1,800 ($6.03–12.06)

Cafe Haruna (Haruna Lake)

¥500–1,200 ($3.35–8.04)

Teppan Grill Joshu Takasaki

¥3,000–8,000 ($20.10–53.60)

Kusatsu Burger Stand Yubatake-mae

¥600–1,200 ($4.02–8.04)

Akagi Soba Dojo

¥1,500–2,000 ($10.05–13.40) for soba making experience with meal

Onsen Cafe Tokinoyado (Minakami)

¥400–1,000 ($2.68–6.70)

Ikaho Onsen Beer Garden (Seasonal)

¥2,500–4,000 ($16.75–26.80) all-you-can-eat and drink sets

Noodle House Kiryu Michi

¥700–1,100 ($4.69–7.37)

French

French Restaurant Le Midi Maebashi

¥3,500–10,000 ($23–67)

Joshu

Takasaki Oisii

¥2,000–6,000 ($13–40)

Konnyaku

Konnyaku Restaurant Shimotsuke

¥800–1,500 ($5.36–10.05)

Konnyaku Farm Cuisine

Shimonita Konnyaku Farm Table

¥2,000–3,500 ($13.40–23.45) for lunch experience with farm visit

Shabu

Shabu-Shabu Juraku Takasaki

¥2,000–5,000 ($13–33)

Dining etiquette & tips

Navigate the local food scene confidently.

Tip

Tipping practices vary — check local customs. Service charge is often included.

Tip

Restaurants may close between lunch and dinner. Plan meals around local dining hours.

Tip

Popular restaurants may not take reservations — arrive early or be prepared to wait.

Food budget guide

What to expect at different price points.

Level Price Description
Budget $5-15/meal Street food, local eateries, and simple restaurants.
Mid-range $15-40/meal Sit-down restaurants with good service and varied menus.
Upscale $40+/meal Fine dining, international cuisine, and premium experiences.

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