About Takayamasha Sericulture School

Takayama-sha Ato (Takayama Shrine Site) is located in Gunma Prefecture and is known as the site of an institution that made a major contribution to the development of sericultural techniques in Japan. As a center of sericultural education, this site taught and disseminated the technique to many people in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Takayama Company was founded in 1873, and its founder, Chogoro Takayama, developed a unique sericultural technique called “Seiryoiku. This technique greatly improved productivity and quality by optimizing the environment in which silkworms were raised. Under the guidance of Takayama Chogoro, many students who learned here spread the technique throughout the country. For this reason, the Takayama Shrine Site is considered a very important place in the development of Japan's modern sericultural industry.

One of the highlights of the Takayama Shrine Site is its well-preserved condition. The buildings and facilities related to sericulture remain on the site, offering a glimpse into the sericultural techniques and education of the time. In particular, the structure and layout of the buildings where sericulture was carried out are very interesting and provide visitors with a glimpse of the history.

The facility also has an extensive collection of materials and exhibits related to the Kozansha. Through these exhibits, visitors can learn about the life of Chogoro Takayama, the technology he developed, and the role played by Takayama Shrine. In particular, the tools, books, and photographs used at the time are of great historical value and provide visitors with much to learn and be inspired by.

The Takayama Shrine Site is not only a place of historical heritage, but also a place of great educational value. Visitors can gain a deeper understanding of the history of sericulture and its technological innovations that played a part in Japan's Industrial Revolution. In addition, a visit to the facility provides a rare opportunity to get a real feel for how life and work were conducted in those days.

All in all, the Takayama Shrine Site played an important role in the development of the sericulture industry in Japan, and is highly regarded for its historical value and educational significance. It offers visitors a deep learning and inspiring experience, and its special atmosphere is an unforgettable experience once you visit.