[Tomioka City, Gunma Prefecture] Enjoy a retro walk in Tomioka, a world heritage town!

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Tomioka City is known for being home to the World Heritage Site "Tomioka Silk Mill ." Let's go out into the retro town wearing a hakama, which was the work uniform of the factory girls known as "denshu kojo ' - female apprentices - who supported the Tomioka Silk Mill !

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Gunma Prefecture

Gunma Prefecture is located in the center of Japan, northwest of Tokyo. It is known for its hot springs, ski resorts, and abundant nature that can be enjoyed just a short distance from Tokyo. Gunma is dotted with attractive hot springs surrounded by beautiful natural scenery such as mountains, marshes, and lakes. It is therefore ideal for those who want to relax away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy outdoor activities to refresh their mind. Meanwhile, in small cities where the traditions of sericulture and crafts remain strong, you can immerse yourself in Japanese culture. It takes about an hour to get to Takasaki City, Gunma's central transportation hub from Tokyo by Shinkansen, so you can enjoy sightseeing on a day trip. However, you can also immerse yourself in the charm of Gunma by staying for several days in a wide range of accommodations.

Tomioka City, Gunma Prefecture is home to the Tomioka Silk Mill, a World Heritage Site. Tomioka Silk Mill is a symbol of Japan's modern industrialization. The most distinctive feature is the buildings. Full of highlights, including brick buildings and truss structures that don't use pillars! Also, don't miss the West Cocoon Warehouse, which has been maintained and preserved using a maintenance method called house-in-house!

Rent a factory girl hakama and walk around town

We recommend renting factory girl hakama, which is perfect for the retro townscape! Change into a retro-modern hakama at Asaya Kimono Store ran by the friendly owner and proprietress, and head out! !

Retro modern factory girl style hakama rental information and reservations

Buildings designed by a world-famous architect

The brick warehouses were renovated and designed by world-famous architect Kengo Kuma. Making use of the good qualities of the old building, it uses the latest construction materials, and its beauty will captivated you. Also, the compatibility between the brick and the hakama is perfect!

Like a maze? !

What about the alleys in the city? These alleys will make you think you already walked through. They will make you feel nostalgic somehow, yet calming, and it's very quaint and wonderful. On their days off, the factory girls would often walk down these streets to go to sweet shops and movie theaters.

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