The Tomioka Silk Mill and Related Industrial Heritage
The Tomioka Silk Mill and Related Industrial Heritage, Industrial heritage site in Gunma Prefecture, Japan
The Tomioka Silk Mill complex includes manufacturing buildings, worker dormitories, and administrative structures spread across 7.2 hectares of land.
Established in 1872, the Tomioka Silk Mill introduced French machinery and techniques to modernize Japanese silk production during the Meiji period.
The site encompasses four locations that showcase the complete silk manufacturing process, from silkworm cultivation to industrial-scale silk thread production.
Visitors can access the main mill building, inspect original silk-reeling equipment, and learn about production methods through guided tours in multiple languages.
The Arafune Cold Storage Cave system maintained precise temperatures for silkworm egg preservation, enabling year-round silk production in the early 20th century.
Location: Gunma Prefecture
Website: https://worldheritage.pref.gunma.jp/tomikinu/index.php/es
GPS coordinates: 36.25530,138.88800
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:54
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