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Kiryu Textile District

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Kiryu Textile District

桐生織物の路地

Gunma · Kanto

Kiryu’s old textile district has sawtooth-roof factories, retro cafés, and quiet streets shaped by silk and weaving. It is atmospheric without feeling preserved for tourism.

Why it's hidden

Most travelers know Gunma for hot springs, not industrial craft towns.

Best season
Year-round
Crowd level
Hidden gem
Rating
4.2· 136 reviews
Opening hours
Daily Open 24 hours

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Free to walk the historic textile district (sawtooth-roof factories, streets, cafes). Individual shops/museums free or separate.
Nearest station
Kiryu Station · 2 min walk
Website
morihide.co.jp/yukariNEW/indexYK.html

Today

Open 24 hoursFree

Stored weekly hours

Daily Open 24 hours

How to get there

From Tokyo Station · ~1h 54m by car

Tags

craftsarchitectureold town

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