Tomioka Silk Mill (富岡製糸場, Tomioka Seishijō) is Japan's oldest modern model silk reeling factory, established in 1872 by the government to introduce modern machine silk reeling from France and spread its technology in Japan.

Visiting Tomioka Silk Mill (one of the four sites), you'll learn about Japan's push towards rapid modernization in the 19th century, in which the country aspired to be a major industrial nation. The site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in June 2014.

The Tomioka Silk Mill and Related Industrial Heritage (富岡製糸場と絹産業遺産群, Tomioka seishijō to kinu sangyōisangun) is a grouping of sites that relate to the industrialization of Japan in the Meiji period, part of the industrial heritage of Japan.

2021年2月17日 · Tour a historic factory that helped modernize Japan. Tomioka Silk Mill put Gunma on the map for textiles. Established in 1872, the factory played a pivotal role in Japan's industrial revolution during the Meiji era (1868–1912).

Established in 1872, the Tomioka Silk Mill (富岡製糸場, Tomioka Seishijō) is Japan's first, modern silk factory for processing silkworm cocoons into raw silk.

2014年8月29日 · The Tomioka Silk Mill is the jewel in the crown (open 9:00-17:00 daily, closed New Year; admission 500 yen). It's also the most accessible, being a 15-minute walk from Joshu-Tomioka Station (if you're not traveling by car).

2024年12月12日 · The Tomioka Silk Mill is a kind of historical site that every child learns about at school in Japan, but despite its UNESCO World Heritage status, it's not among the country's top tourist...

2019年3月26日 · A national treasure and UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tomioka Silk Mill in Japan's Gunma Prefecture is a spot where you can take a walk through history and view a scenic 150-year-old scenic silk mill. With unique architecture that blends Western and Japanese elements, it makes a good addition to an area day trip!

2014年6月30日 · Tomioka Silk Mill was Japan's first mass-production silk mill, using techniques and experts brought over from France and is now a World Heritage Site.

2024年11月5日 · The Tomioka Silk Mill, established in 1872, stands as a symbol of Japan’s industrial innovation and cultural legacy. This UNESCO World Heritage site remains a top destination to explore Japan’s journey in modern silk production and sericulture advancements.