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.
Traditional markets
Where locals shop and travellers find treasures.
Takasaki Asahi Morning Market
Fresh local produce, crafts, antiques, and prepared foods from Gunma farmers
Where: Takasaki City
Hours: Sunday 7:00AM–12:00PM
Kusatsu Onsen Souvenir Stalls (Yubatake approach)
Onsen manju (steamed buns), yaki manju, onsen cosmetics, sake, konnyaku snacks, and Kusatsu-themed souvenirs
Where: Kusatsu Onsen, Agatsuma District
Hours: 9:00AM–6:00PM daily (some close earlier in winter)
Kiryu City Textile Market
Kiryu-ori silk and synthetic textiles; factory outlet prices for high-quality Japanese fabric
Where: Kiryu City
Hours: Irregular; largest market November annually; check kiryu-kankou.org
Malls & modern shopping
Air-conditioned, international brands, and food courts.
OPA Takasaki
Hours: 10:30AM–8:30PM; restaurant floors until 9:30PM
Mona Maebashi
Hours: 10:00AM–8:00PM; food court 10:00AM–9:00PM