Last updated: October 21, 2024
An exquisite traditional garden next to a cave filled with Buddhist treasures
This picturesque traditional Japanese garden is located next to the Doukutsu Kannon pilgrimage site, which is filled with priceless Buddhist artifacts. Both are the work of Yamada Tokuzo (1885–1964), an influential kimono merchant and cultural leader who used his considerable resources to share his spiritual beliefs while promoting tourism to the town of Takasaki. The 20,000-square-meter garden features trees, flowers, stones, and other natural features that create a colorful tableau that changes with the seasons. Doukutsu Kannon features 39 statues of Kannon, the Buddhist deity of mercy, set against the sublime backdrop of a 450-meter-deep cave.
Some English-speaking staff
Natural hot spring baths
Baths open to non-staying guests
Free Wi-Fi available
Temporarily store luggage
Can send bags via courier service
All toilets are Western style
Dining in chairs (not directly on floor)
Private dining rooms available
Ingredients list for meals
Vegetarian meals upon request
Halal meals upon request
Muslim prayer items, support, room, etc.
Non-smoking facility
Smoking room(s) and/or area(s)
Free-of-charge car parking
Shuttle bus service available
2857 Ishiharamachi, Takasaki ( Map)
About 10 minutes by taxi from Takasaki Station
About 20 minutes by car from Maebashi IC of Kan-Etsu Expressway
Free, 60 cars
Weekdays 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Holidays 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Irregular holidays
