[2025 Tomioka Attraction] Travel Guide for Tomioka Silk Mill (Updated Mar)

I went to KUTUROGI, a delicious gelato shop near Tomioka Silk Mill 🍨 ⁡ There were over 20 varieties, so it was hard to choose... I ordered a double, pistachio and praline 🥄 ⁡ The pistachio flavor was strong, and the praline had a crunchy texture of nuts and caramel, and it was delicious!!! ⁡ The shop was decorated with dried flowers and had lots of glassware, which was cute 🌷 ⁡ It's on the way from Tomioka Silk Mill to the parking lot, so after you've finished your tour, I recommend going there 👀 ⁡ There are a few terrace seats, but it's also nice to walk around the area while eating 👣 ⁡ --------- ■Menu Single cup: 400 yen ~ Double cup: 650 yen + waffle cone: 50 yen Small triple cup: 550 yen ⁡ *Others include iced coffee and muffins!!! --------- ■Store information Irregular holidays OPEN: 11:30 CLOSE: 16:00 --------- #QuintessaCampaign #Gunma #Kanto #kuturogi #Gelato #GunmaSweets #GunmaTourism #TomiokaSilkMill

I went to the "Former Tomioka Silk Mill", which is also registered as a World Heritage Site☺️🌿 The site is large and full of things to see. A silk mill that supported the modernization of Japan🧵 There are detailed explanations of the past background and audio guides. Stop and imagine what it was like back then💭 Access📝 🚗: Nerima IC (Kan'etsu Expressway) - Fujioka JCT (Joshin'etsu Expressway) - Tomioka IC (about 75 minutes) 🏣: 1-1 Tomioka, Tomioka City, Gunma Prefecture, 370-2316 The road is a little narrow, but there are several parking lots nearby👏🏻 There is also a free bus, so you can also access it by train👌🏻 #Historical site #World Heritage Site #Gunma Prefecture #Former Tomioka Silk Mill #Historical site #Theme Park #Amazing view

This time, we will introduce the World Heritage site "Tomioka Silk Mill" in Gunma Prefecture! ✨ Established in the Meiji era, it was the first government-run silk mill in Japan, and its beautiful brick buildings still remain! It is a valuable spot where you can feel the atmosphere of the time while learning about the history of the silk industry! Please visit it😊 ——————— Popular tourist spot in Gunma: Tomioka Silk Mill A historical building registered as a World Heritage site in Gunma Prefecture! Established in 1872 (Meiji 5), this silk mill supported the modernization of Japan🏭✨ 📌 Points of interest ✅ Higashioki Mayujo A huge brick building that was a storage facility for cocoons at the time. There is also a document exhibition inside, so you can learn more about the history of the silk mill! ✅ Silk Mill This is the place where thread was actually spun, and old-fashioned machines are lined up. We recommend taking a guided tour to hear detailed explanations! ✅ Female Factory Museum This area recreates the lives of female factory workers at the time. You can learn how they worked 🏠 🚗 Access: About 10 minutes on foot from Joshin Dentetsu "Joshu Tomioka Station". By car, it is also conveniently located about 10 minutes from "Tomioka IC" on the Joshinetsu Expressway! There are also many stylish cafes and souvenir shops in the area, so it is recommended to stop by between sightseeing! ☕🎁 ——————— "Tomioka Silk Mill" is a place where you can feel the history and tour the precious heritage that supported the modernization of Japan. If you are sightseeing in Gunma, be sure to visit! 😊 We will continue to introduce wonderful spots ✨ #Domestic travel #Tourism #Trip #Gunma tourism #Tomioka Silk Mill #World Heritage Site #Travel lover #Japan trip #Domestic seasonal places

Tomioka Silk Mill was registered as a World Heritage Site in 2014✨ It was actually in operation until 1987🏭 The site is quite large, and there are many things to see and do, from exhibits that teach the history of Tomioka Silk Mill to demonstrations of making thread from actual silkworm cocoons, so it's fun to look around! ! The buildings from that time have been left as they are, and you can see traces of the mill's use inside. It's so large that it would take about 2-3 hours to explore it carefully. You can buy light snacks near Tomioka Silk Mill, so you can take a break after the tour☕️✨ 🕰️Business hours 9:00-16:30 #100 Travel Style