What this area is like
Founded in 1872 as a model state-run silk mill, it is part of a World Heritage site. Brick buildings, machinery and guided tours explain Japan’s modernisation.
Plan your visit
Take the Joshin Electric Railway from Takasaki to Joshu-Tomioka, then walk about 15 minutes.
Choose your next step
Places to see in this area
Tomioka Silk Mill
A World Heritage silk mill founded by the Meiji government in 1872, with its original brick buildings.
- Access
- About 10 minutes on foot from Joshu-Tomioka Station (Joshin Dentetsu).
- Hours
- 9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30). Closed 29–31 December.
- Fee
- Adults ¥1,000; high school and university ¥250; elementary and junior high ¥150.
- Address
- 1-1 Tomioka, Tomioka, Gunma
There is no parking at the mill itself; use the city car parks nearby.
How to plan your time here
- From Takasaki (Shinkansen), the Joshin Dentetsu line takes about 40 minutes.
- Pair it with Ikaho Onsen’s stone steps or the Haruna lake area for an overnight trip.
Information checked 26 October 2026. Plans are JapaLens editorial suggestions, not on-site reviews. Hours and fees can change; check the official page before you go.