Tomioka in Gunma is home to the Tomioka Silk Mill, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a landmark of Japan's industrial modernisation, where preserved brick spinning halls and machinery tell the story of the country's silk boom. It's a compact, well-explained visit about two hours from Tokyo. There is a modest admission to the mill.
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