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Arafune Cold Storage
historic_site
Arafune Cold Storage
荒船風穴
3.9Est. 45Shimonita, Kanto
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Overview
Ingenious rock facility that used natural cold air to refrigerate silkworm eggs.
A historic silkworm egg storage facility built into a rocky ravine. It cleverly utilized natural cold air blowing from the rock crevices to delay the hatching of silkworm eggs. This allowed Japan to produce silk multiple times a year, revolutionizing the industry.
Local tips
Even in the heat of summer, you can feel the distinctly freezing air blowing out from the gaps in the stone walls.
Practical info
- Japanese name
- 荒船風穴
- Nearest station
- Shimonita Station (40 min taxi)
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