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Kiryu Shinmachi Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings

Gunma · · Art & Crafts

Japanese name: 桐生新町重要伝統的建造物群

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Kiryu Shinmachi Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings
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WHAT TO DOKiryu Shinmachi Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings

The Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings in Kiryu Shinmachi. Textile mills with sawtooth roofs remain in the town.

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Overview

The Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings in Kiryu Shinmachi. Textile mills with sawtooth roofs remain in the town.

Key facts

Field：Textile city, industrial landscape

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Information checked on: 2026-09-03

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