Tomioka

The Tomioka Silk Mill spans across multiple red brick buildings with French-influenced architecture, containing original silk reeling equipment from the 1870s.

Established in 1872, the Tomioka Silk Mill became Japan's first government-operated modern silk reeling facility, introducing industrial manufacturing methods from France.

The industrial heritage site demonstrates the integration of Western technology with Japanese silk production traditions during the Meiji period industrialization.

The Tomioka Silk Mill opens daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with guided tours available in multiple languages through advance reservation.

The mill's French-designed cocoon warehouses maintain constant temperature through natural ventilation systems without modern climate control equipment.

Location: Gunma Prefecture

Inception: April 1, 1889

Shares border with: Takasaki, Annaka, Shimonita, Kanra

Website: https://city.tomioka.lg.jp

GPS coordinates: 36.25992,138.88992

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:13