Takasaki
8.3
High score (8-10) · Your profile
Takasaki is the real social capital of Gunma — the largest city in the prefecture by population and a legitimate regional hub on the Hokuriku Shinkansen and Joetsu Shinkansen routes, which means it pulls in significant business traveler and transit population from across the Kanto and Chubu regions. The city has a real bar district around the station, multiple izakaya strips that stay active late, a university student population, and a professional class that doesn't exist in the same density anywhere else in the prefecture. A foreign man who positions in Takasaki's main entertainment area around Kenchomae or the west exit bar district will find the best conditions in Gunma — genuine novelty, real nightlife infrastructure, and women with enough urban exposure to be comfortable engaging with outsiders.
Mid score (6-8)
Takasaki is good by Gunma standards but don't mistake it for a Sendai or Niigata — it's still a provincial Japanese city where the social scene is thinner than the population size would suggest and existing social networks dominate. The shinkansen access means people frequently head to Tokyo for serious nightlife, which keeps the local scene from developing to its full potential. Still your best bet in the prefecture, just manage expectations relative to actual cities.
Lower score (below 6)
Takasaki's proximity to Tokyo via shinkansen works against its local social scene — people with the means to go out would rather go to Tokyo, which drains the upper end of the nightlife economy. Conservative Gunma values apply even in the prefecture's biggest city, and the bar scene outside of a few specific areas around the station is thin and closes early by national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Takasaki, Gunma?
$21k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Takasaki, Gunma?
Women marry at 28
How common is a college degree in Takasaki, Gunma?
26% men have degree
What's the average male height in Takasaki, Gunma?
171 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Takasaki, Gunma?
Local women avg 22.1