Takasaki Arena

Takasaki Arena is a gymnasium located in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture.
It hosts home games of the B League's Gunma Crane Thunderers and volleyball matches.
In addition to sporting events, the arena also hosts concerts, and the opening ceremony was a concert by Sakanaction.

Getting to the Stadium

From Tokyo, you can take the JR Takasaki Line or the Joetsu, Nagano, or Hokuriku Shinkansen to Takasaki Station.
The arena is about a 10-minute walk from the west exit of Takasaki Station, so it is well worth the walk. There is also a bus that runs from the station to the arena.

About the Stadium

Location: 4-2-1 Shimo Wada-Machi, Takasaki City, Gunma 370-0846
Capacity : 6,015
Opened : December, 2016

Basic Information

What to bring

Compared to countries such as the U.S., events in Japan are relatively free in terms of what you can bring in, and there are very few venues where you cannot bring in a backpack.

As for drinks, please note that there are some events where you cannot bring in cans or bottles.

About re-entry

Most Japanese events will allow re-entry, but some events will not allow re-entry. Please make sure to check the event you will be attending.

Explore Gunma

Before your trip, we have compiled some basic information about Gunma for your reference.

Basic information on sports teams in Gunma Prefecture

1. "Getting there & Around" Takasaki, Fujioka

Takasaki Station is a stop on the Shinkansen bullet train and the last stop on the Takasaki Line and Shonan Shinjuku Line, so train access from Tokyo is not bad.
Takasaki Arena and Jonan Stadium are within walking distance from Takasaki Station.
Even in Gunma, it rarely snows in winter in the Takasaki area, so you can basically walk around the station to get there.
In Fujioka, the nearest station is on the Hachiko Line, which is less frequent, and you will need a car to get to your destination once you reach Fujioka Station, so a car is more convenient if you want to go to Fujioka.

2. "Where to Stay" in Takasaki, Fujioka

Takasaki Station is the largest station in Gunma Prefecture, with a department store in front of it, and it is crowded with shoppers on weekends.
There are several hotels around the station.
New Sunpia Takasaki, which is a little far from the station but also serves as a skating rink, is located near the Takasaki Interchange, making it a convenient location for access by car.
It has a large parking lot and is free of charge.

3. "What to Do & See" in Takasaki, Fujioka

Although it is a bit far from the center of Takasaki, one of the best and nationally famous tourist spots in Gunma Prefecture is the Tomioka Silk Mill.
The nearby Konjac Park is a smooth route for sightseeing.
In Takasaki, there is also Takasaki Kannon (Goddess of Mercy), but it is also a car ride from the station.

4. "What / Where to Eat" in Takasaki, Fujioka

Takasaki is famous for its Daruma dolls, so Daruma lunch boxes are one of its specialties.
Torihei, which has its main store in Maebashi, is also located in the station building and is also very stable.
If you go to Shinmachi, you will find the headquarters of Harada, the nationally famous rusks.
This place is located along Route 17, so the easiest way to get there is to get off at Kamisato SA and take Route 17 toward Takasaki.

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