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Tomioka Silk Mill
Tomioka Silk Mill · 富岡製糸場
Visit Tomioka Silk Mill to explore a factory that drew silk from cocoons. Its long brick warehouses and spacious silk-reeling building remain, showing the scale of the former factory.
Official sources Official visitor guide Getting to the silk mill
Visitor information
Admission
Individual admission is JPY 1,000 for adults, JPY 250 for high school and university students, and JPY 150 for primary and junior high school students. High school and university students must show student ID. The standard adult guide costs JPY 200 in addition to admission.
Opening hours
The mill opens from 9 am to 5 pm, with last admission at 4.30 pm. It closes from 29 to 31 December; temporary inspection or maintenance closures are possible.
What to see at Tomioka Silk Mill
Long brick warehouses and silk-reeling building
Explore the brick warehouses and the spacious silk-reeling building without interior columns. Compare the buildings' lengths and internal spaces to picture the old factory.
Tomioka Silk Mill warehouse and silk-reeling building highlights
How to get to Tomioka Silk Mill
After leaving the JR gates at Takasaki, head west and take Joshin Railway on the left. The train takes about 40 minutes to Joshu-Tomioka, followed by a walk of about 15 minutes to the mill. Joshu-Tomioka · 上州富岡
Official visitor guide Getting to the silk mill Individual reservation information
Before you visit
If you want a guided visit
Individuals can visit without booking. Check the day's guide start times if you want explanations as you explore. Bring student ID for the student discount.
Questions about Tomioka Silk Mill
Do individual visitors need to book Tomioka Silk Mill?
Individuals can visit without booking. Check start times separately if joining a standard guided tour.
Official sources
- Official sources ·
- Official visitor guide ·
- Getting to the silk mill ·
- Individual reservation information ·
- Tomioka Silk Mill warehouse and silk-reeling building highlights ·
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