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Tomioka Silk Mill
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Tomioka Silk Mill
富岡製糸場
3.9Est. 120Tomioka, Kanto
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Overview
Historic 19th-century silk factory that spearheaded Japan's industrial revolution.
Japan's first modern model silk reeling factory, established in 1872 to modernize the nation's silk industry. The massive brick buildings beautifully combine Western industrial techniques with Japanese architecture. It played a pivotal role in Japan's entry into the modern global economy.
Local tips
Rent the audio guide; the stories of the young female factory workers provide crucial context to the impressive machinery.
Practical info
- Japanese name
- 富岡製糸場
- Nearest station
- Joshu-Tomioka Station (15 min walk)
- Reservations
- not required
Accessibility
Wheelchair entrance
Good for
Families
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