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Tomioka Silk Mill 富岡製糸場

Checked October 2026 · next check January 2027 · On our list

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Visiting Tomioka Silk Mill today

  • What it is: A government silk-reeling mill opened in 1872 to modernise Japan's silk industry, now a World Heritage Site with brick warehouses and reeling halls.
  • Getting there: Joshin Electric Railway from Takasaki to Joshu-Tomioka Station, then a walk through town.
  • Hours: 9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30). Closed 29–31 December.
  • Admission: ¥1,000 adults; ¥250 high school and university students.
  • Tip: Join a guided tour (¥200, about 40 minutes) for the story behind the buildings.
Best timeGood any time of yearAny time; much of the site is indoors

Checked against: 開場情報・見学料 - 富岡製糸場. Check opening times and prices before you go.

Tomioka Silk Mill on Shibuya246

We haven't been yet, so there are no photos here. The notes above come from official sources and are checked every quarter. Our own photos and story will appear here after we visit.