Location: Maebashi
Top Things to do in Maebashi
The 10 Best Things to Do in Maebashi, Japan
Maebashi (前橋市, Maebashi-shi) is a city located in Gunma Prefecture, in the northern Kantō region of Japan. It is the capital city of Gunma Prefecture.
The surrounding cities comprise an urban zone of over 1 million people, separated by farmland to the south from the built up areas of Greater Tokyo.
Restaurants in Maebashi
1. Gumma Prefectural Office Building Obserbation Deck
Overall Ratings
4 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By kaioatey - The Bay Area
The name is kind of boring but the observation deck is well worth a short visit. The view is an incredible 360 deg view of the Maebashi area, including the beautiful Mt. Akagi-yama (also, a Japanese battle-ship in WWII). There is also a restaurant-bar which was closed during our visit.
2. LunarPark
Overall Ratings
4 based on 48 reviews
3. Gunma Flower Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By arifudin_a - Maebashi, Japan
It has a complete collection of various flower from Japanese to European species.
However transportation from the nearest station (more than 1km) is not really convenient for foreigners.There is Furusato Bus, however, to get the benefit of this service, at least one should be able to speak basic Japanese.
4. Akagi Shrine
Overall Ratings
4 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By Andrew and Reis... D
This place has a long history...and mostly locals come here. One of the reasons why we brought our friend here during his visit to Japan was to take him on the road leading up to this place. It's a famous road that is super windy and on a nice sunny day you can hear all the motorcycles and race cars vroom vroom if up that road. There are plenty of bikers and road runner enthusiasts who enjoy the road up to this shrine. This shrine is set right next to a peaceful lake and you can rent a pedal boat to enjoy the lake. There are also plenty of hiking trails to choose from and enjoy here.
5. Rinkokaku
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By 待兼山 - Osaka Prefecture, Japan
明治時代に建てられた県の迎賓館。天皇陛下の行在所にも使われ、本館2階には天皇陛下の間も残っています。別館は貴賓館で、2階には和室の大広間が残っています。日本庭園も整備されており、自由に散策できます。入館無料です。
6. Shikishima Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By arifudin_a - Maebashi, Japan
Shikishima Park includes a sports complex (soccer, baseball, athletics, water sports, etc.), a lake, a dedicated rose park, a golf course, and of course, a large park.
In hanami season, it attracts many, for its sakura trees.
Next to the golf course, there is a 'hidden' space for hanami where BBQ-in is allowed.
On summer, usually a lot of events are held here, including the Rose Festival at Bara Koen (offers illumination also).
Good for family relaxation.
7. Akagi Shrine
Overall Ratings
4 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By Tokugawa_Ieyasu - Fujieda, Japan
Visiting this old shrine brought me something special in my mind. The site of the shrine is silent, tall trees give the visitors natural energy.
There are more than 300 Akagi Shrine in Japan, and this one is supposed as the original by some people. On the way to the shrine, you may see a lot of cherry trees named "Senbon Zakura"(Thousands of Cherry Trees). In Spring time, the visitors can enjoy watching cherry blossoms. Though it was the beginning of autumn time when I visited, I could imagine how the cherry would be in Spring.
Two deities are enshrined here; Toyokiirihiko-no-mikoto and Omunachi-no-mikoto.
I believe those who know the essence of Shinto and Japanese culture can feel the beauty of this Miyosawa Akagi Shrine.
8. Akaginammen Senbonzakura
Overall Ratings
4 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By takasimasenshou - Ora-machi, Japan
インターネットで桜の名勝を検索しましたら、「赤城南面千本桜」が、関東地方でNO.1ということでしたので、行って参りました。
皆さん、ナビで行くようで1つの道路が大渋滞していました。目的地は1つですが、道路は何本もあるのだから、その1つの道路で行く必要はないと思ってわき道を利用して向かいましたら、ドイツ村の駐車場にたどり着きました。ここの駐車料金は1日500円です。この第1駐車場と第2駐車場から赤城南面千本桜への通路がありますので、そちらに駐車して行くと良いと感じました。
ナビに従って大渋滞にはまっている人は多いですが、わき道は全く車は走っていません。「すべての道はローマに通じる」と言う言葉もあるので、わき道を利用すれば短時間に目的地に着くと思いますね。帰宅するときにも大渋滞は続いていましたね。現代人は、そう言う方が多いということですね。
桜は、満開で沢山の方がいましたね。屋台も数多く出ていました。天気も曇り空で良かったと感じました。晴れていると日影が無いので相当日焼けすると感じました。
午後1時から、色々と式典もやっていましたね。
まだ、間に合うと思いますが、次の週末だと遅いかも知れませんね。
赤城南面千本桜への道は1つではないですよ。短時間に到着したいと感じたら、ドイツ村を目指すのもいいかもしれませんよ。
9. Senbon Cherry Blossom in Akagi Nammen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
One of the finest sites to see cherry blossoms in Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture, this location was even listed in the "100 Best Cherry Blossom Sites in Japan." A road in the southern part of town spans 1.3Km and is lined with almost 1,000 large Yoshino cherry trees about sixty years old. In spring, this becomes a gorgeous "tunnel" of flowers. At night, paper lanterns are lit up, and you can see another face of the blossoms. During the event, there are street Performances and traditional presentations, as well as exhibits of local food products available to purchase.
10. Shikishima Parfk Rose Garden
Overall Ratings
4 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By マンゴガール - 東京都
The roses were in full bloom and the Rose Festival was in full swing when we visited. It was a clean and beautiful park. Parking was also conveniently located.
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