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Tomioka Silk Mill
Tomioka Silk Mill · 富岡製糸場
Explore the factory where silk was extracted from cocoons at Tomioka Silk Mill. Its long brick warehouses and spacious reeling building retain a sense of the former factory’s scale.
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Visitor information at a glance
Admission
Individual admission costs JPY 1,000 for adults, JPY 250 for senior high school and university students, or JPY 150 for primary and junior high school pupils. Senior high school and university students must show student ID. The ordinary adult guided tour costs JPY 200 separately from admission.
Opening hours and closed days
09:00–17:00, admission until 16:30. Closed 29–31 December; inspections or maintenance may cause temporary closures.
What can I see at Tomioka Silk Mill?
Long brick warehouses and reeling building
Explore the brick warehouses and wide, column-free reeling building. Compare their lengths and internal spaces to understand the former factory.
How to get to Tomioka Silk Mill
Leave Takasaki’s JR gates, go west and turn left for Joshin Railway. Ride about 40 minutes to Joshu-Tomioka, then walk about 15 minutes to the mill. Joshu-Tomioka · 上州富岡
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Before you visit
If you want a guided visit
Individuals can visit without reservations. For explanations, check that day’s guide start times. Bring student ID for student discounts.
Questions about Tomioka Silk Mill
Do individual Tomioka Silk Mill visits require booking?
No reservation is needed for individual visits. Check that day’s start times separately if joining an ordinary guided tour.
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