Tomioka Silk Mill

“Where French bricks and Japanese silk-reeling skill met in 1872.”

Art & ArchitectureUnesco World Heritage
Tomioka Silk Mill
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Registered as a World Heritage site, Tomioka Silk Mill was built 140 years ago, with its original production facility remaining in use even today. The factory’s precise quality was highly praised, especially among the foreign countries which coveted Asian silk. Furthermore, adopting a combination of French construction techniques and Japan’s unique silk milling methods, Tomioka Silk Mill was admired as one of the world’s largest silk mills in its era.

Spot NameTomioka Silk Mill
Postal Code〒370-2316
Address1-1 Tomioka, Tomioka City, Gunma
Telephone Number0274-67-0075
Official URLhttp://www.tomioka-silk.jp/tomioka-silk-mill/
KeywordsArt & Architecture, Unesco World Heritage

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What is Tomioka Silk Mill?
Where French bricks and Japanese silk-reeling skill met in 1872.
Where is Tomioka Silk Mill?
Tomioka Silk Mill is located at 1-1 Tomioka, Tomioka City, Gunma.
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