Takasaki Station is the largest hub station in the northern Kanto region and is located in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture. Nine railways including Shinkansen and conventional lines are available. This station provides easy access to neighboring prefectures including to Gunma City and is used by many tourists and businessmen.
Although there are plenty of railways available, a rental car is convenient if you are planning to go to tourist attractions in Takasaki City such as Mount Haruna and the Minowa Castle. You can rent a car at various locations around Takasaki Station. There is a car rental service office in front of the East Exit of Shinkansen ticket gate and there are several more along the Odori (street) in front of the station.
Mount Haruna is a very popular tourist attraction in Takasaki City and is about an hour and 10 minutes to the north along prefectural road 126 from Takasaki Station. It is ideal to drive along prefectural road 29 → prefectural road 211 if you are going to Mount Haruna from the Haruna Shrine.