Takasaki Daruma Market

Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture accounts for approximately 80% of daruma production nationwide and is known as the 'City of Darunas.' Within the city, there are multiple daruma manufacturing direct sales shops and specialty stores offering a diverse selection ranging from traditional red darunas to colorful, modern design darunas, and mini-sized souvenirs. The 'Shorin-zan Shichikusa Taisai Daruma Market' held every January is a major event that attracts visitors from across the nation. There are also workshops where you can experience painting and creating your own original daruma.