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

The town where the world heritage Tomioka Silk Mill” is located ~Tomioka~

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.