Kyōshin-sha Silkworm Nursery, Silkworm nursery in Honjo, Japan.
The Kyōshin-sha Silkworm Nursery contains specialized facilities for silkworm cultivation, with dedicated areas for each stage of silk production and research.
Kimura Kuzō established this nursery in 1894 to advance sericulture techniques during Japan's industrial modernization period, contributing to national silk production methods.
The nursery exemplifies traditional Japanese sericulture practices through its architecture and cultivation methods, influencing regional silk production techniques for generations.
Visitors can explore the facility through guided tours that demonstrate silk production processes, with educational programs available at the information center.
The nursery maintains active silkworm cultivation areas where descendants of the original founder continue traditional breeding practices.
Location: Honjo
Inception: 1894
Founders: Kimura Kuzō
Address: 埼玉県本庄市児玉町児玉2514-27
GPS coordinates: 36.19147,139.13375
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:51
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