Things to do in Takasaki in January

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Overview

January is a good time to visit Takasaki. The weather is usually really cold with a gentle breeze, with temperatures ranging from 21—35°F (-6—2°C).

Takasaki has plenty to offer for visitors of all ages and interests. In this article, we tell you the top things to see and do for your January trip to Takasaki. Get inspired by the events, activities, attractions, and experiences unique to January. We’ll let you know where to explore events based on your interests, whether that’s food, culture, art, music, sport or others.

We’ll let you know everything you need to prepare for the weather in Takasaki in January. Learn about what to wear and pack for your trip, the average temperatures throughout January, temperature changes from morning to evening and much more.

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Best events and things to do in Takasaki in January

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Holidays in Takasaki in January
January
  • New Year's Day (January 1)
  • January 1 Bank Holiday (January 1)
  • January 2 Bank Holiday (January 2)
  • January 3 Bank Holiday (January 3)
  • Coming of Age Day (January 13)
Other notable holidays
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Weather in Takasaki in January

Temperatures on an average day in Takasaki in January

The average temperature in Takasaki in January for a typical day ranges from a high of 35°F (2°C) to a low of 21°F (-6°C). Some would describe it as really cold with a gentle breeze.

For comparison, the hottest month in Takasaki, August, has days with highs of 83°F (28°C) and lows of 67°F (19°C). The coldest month, January has days with highs of 35°F (2°C) and lows of 21°F (-6°C). This graph shows how an average day looks like in Takasaki in January based on historical data.

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Historical temperature average in January
35°F
highs
21°F
lows

General weather summary

Really cold with a gentle breeze
Feels like
16%
Chance of rain
0.091 in
Amount
14.8 mph
Wind speed
83%
Humidity
10.0 hrs
Daylight length
6:53 AM
Sunrise
4:51 PM
Sunset
54%
Cloud cover
Thick winter coat with gloves
What to wear
What to wear in January
With an average high of 35°F (2°C) and a low of 21°F (-6°C), it generally feels really cold with a gentle breeze. With that in mind, most people would dress in something toasty like a thick winter coat with gloves
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Best attractions for Takasaki in January

Besides the array of exciting events and activities Takasaki has to offer for travelers in January, we want to remind you of the classic attractions in Takasaki that are great to visit at this time of the year as well! You can’t miss these iconic landmarks, local favorites, and places rich with cultural heritage. We hope to give you insights and inspiration into the best things to see and do to make the most of your visit. Here is a list of our top attractions in Takasaki for January.
Haruna Shrine
1. Haruna Shrine
4.5
(6120)
Shinto shrine
Sights & Landmarks
Ancient Shinto shrine along the Haruna River that hosts a number of festivals throughout the year.
Lake Haruna
2. Lake Haruna
4.1
(872)
Lake
Nature & Parks
Scenic caldera lake on Mount Haruna featuring winter skating & ice fishing, plus nearby campsites.
Jigen-in Temple (Takasaki Byakue Dai-Kannon)
3. Jigen-in Temple (Takasaki Byakue Dai-Kannon)
4.1
(2117)
Buddhist temple
Sights & Landmarks
Known as the oldest temple in the Osaka, this temple also features a garden & tea ceremony house.
Shorinzan Daruma-ji Temple
4. Shorinzan Daruma-ji Temple
4.1
(2780)
Buddhist temple
Sights & Landmarks
Temple with services blessing daruma; colorful wooden dolls that are used as good luck charms.
Takasaki City Hall
5. Takasaki City Hall
3.7
(478)
City Hall
Sights & Landmarks
Ruins of Takasaki-jō Castle
6. Ruins of Takasaki-jō Castle
3.5
(338)
Historical landmark
Sights & Landmarks
Tree-filled park with ruins of a 1598 castle, including ramparts, a turret & a moat.
Minami-Takasaki Station
7. Minami-Takasaki Station
3.6
(14)
Train station
Transportation
E’site Takasaki
8. E’site Takasaki
3.8
(1105)
Shopping mall
Shopping
Bustling station complex providing a variety of eateries, shops & a large souvenir store.
Dōkutsu-kannon (Cave of Kannon)
9. Dōkutsu-kannon (Cave of Kannon)
4.1
(563)
Historical landmark
Nature & Parks
Minowa Castle Ruins
10. Minowa Castle Ruins
3.9
(942)
Castle
Sights & Landmarks
Stone walls & remains of a hilltop castle, surrounded by a park with cherry trees & panoramic views.
Mt. Haruna Ropeway
11. Mt. Haruna Ropeway
3.8
(316)
Mountain cable car
Fun & Games
The Museum of Modern Art, Gunma
12. The Museum of Modern Art, Gunma
4.1
(539)
Modern art museum
Museums
Ultra-modern setting for exhibitions of innovative artworks & installations, plus Asian antiquities.
Misato Moss Phlox Park
13. Misato Moss Phlox Park
4.5
(2)
City park
Nature & Parks
Takasaki Museum of Art
14. Takasaki Museum of Art
4.0
(383)
Art museum
Museums
Established museum showcasing Japanese & international paintings, prints, sculpture & other works.
Gunma Prefecture Information Centre
15. Gunma Prefecture Information Centre
2.0
(2)
Tourist information center
Visitor Centers
Takasaki Tower Museum of Art
16. Takasaki Tower Museum of Art
4.1
(161)
Art museum
Museums

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