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Visit the Gunma Safari Park, where you can drive through a 2.5 km course and see more than 70 species of animals, including lions, tigers, giraffes, and elephants. The park also has a walking area where you can see animals like kangaroos up close.

After the safari, head to the nearby Haruna Shrine, a beautiful Shinto shrine located at the foot of Mount Haruna. Take a walk around the shrine's grounds and see the stunning torii gate and the sacred tree that is more than 800 years old.

Have dinner at one of the nearby restaurants that serve local specialties like Haruna soba (buckwheat noodles) or Haruna beef.

Visit the Mizusawa Kannon Temple, a beautiful temple located in the middle of a forest. The temple has a large statue of Kannon, the Buddhist goddess of mercy, and a small waterfall where you can purify yourself before entering the temple.

After the temple, head to the nearby Yunokuni no Mori, an open-air museum where you can see traditional Japanese houses and crafts. Kids can try their hand at making pottery or painting on a fan. The museum also has a playground and a restaurant that serves local cuisine.

Have dinner at the nearby Yubatake, a street lined with restaurants that serve local dishes like yudofu (tofu boiled in hot spring water) and onsen tamago (eggs boiled in hot spring water).

Visit the Tomioka Silk Mill, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was once the largest silk mill in Japan. You can take a guided tour of the mill to see how silk was produced in the past.

After the silk mill, head to the nearby Takasakiyama Natural Zoo, where you can see Japanese macaques (snow monkeys) up close. The monkeys roam freely in a large area, and you can watch them soak in the hot springs or play with each other.

Have dinner at one of the nearby restaurants that serve local specialties like Takasaki ramen (noodles in pork broth) or oyaki (steamed buns filled with vegetables or meat).

Visit the Fukiware Falls, a scenic waterfall that is said to resemble a dragon's head. You can walk along the river to see the waterfall from different angles.

After the waterfall, head to the nearby Shima Onsen, a hot spring resort town that has been around for more than 1,000 years. Take a stroll around the charming old town and visit the free foot bath where you can soak your feet in the hot spring water. Kids can also enjoy the nearby Shima Marineland, an aquarium that has dolphin shows and touch tanks.

Have dinner at one of the local restaurants that serve local specialties like yaki manju (grilled sweet buns) or onsen tamago.