Gunma Food Guide: Mizusawa Udon, Yaki Manju & Konnyaku
Mizusawa Udon
One of Japan's three great udon styles, born near Ikaho Onsen. The firm, transparent noodles are best appreciated chilled.
Yaki Manju
Gunma's soul food โ plain wheat buns skewered on bamboo sticks and roasted until golden, then brushed with a sweet savoury miso sauce.
Konnyaku
Gunma produces the vast majority of Japan's konjac. Enjoy sashimi-style, as konnyaku steak or in oden.
Joshu Mugi Buta (Wheat-Fed Pork)
Gunma's premium pork brand. Delicate flavour and tenderness โ ideal for shabu-shabu and tonkatsu.
Toge no Kamameshi
Japan's most famous train bento, sold at Yokokawa Station. A clay pot filled with seasoned rice, chicken and burdock root.
Access
Maebashi and Takasaki have many local restaurants. Mizusawa udon is concentrated near Ikaho Onsen.
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This article is compiled by the Tabitabi JAPAN editorial team from official and primary sources, including facility and shrine/temple websites, tourism information published by municipalities and tourism associations, and cultural-property records released by national and local governments. Prices, opening hours and event dates may change, so please also check the official information of each facility or local government before you visit.