Registered Tangible Cultural Properties of Japan

A two-story early-Meiji retirement house at the Fujiu residence in Kiryu, Gunma, joined to the main house across a garden. Private; not open to the public.

A two-story plastered kura at the Fujiu residence in Kiryu, Gunma, attached to the main house to shield stored goods from fire. Private; not open to the public.

An early-Meiji bracket gate at the Fujiu residence in Kiryu, Gunma, moved intact in 1973 when the road was widened. Private; not open to the public.

The oldest of the eight Fujiu buildings in Kiryu, Gunma, this late-Edo farmhouse carries a broad thatched irimoya roof. Private; not open to the public.

Early-Meiji working buildings at the Fujiu residence in Kiryu, Gunma: a water mill and storehouse under one tiled roof. Private; not open to the public.

An early-Meiji roofed timber wall on a stone footing at the Fujiu residence in Kiryu, Gunma; about 24 meters survive. Private; not open to the public.

A small early-Meiji shoin-style tea room in the garden of the Fujiu residence in Kiryu, Gunma, with an open veranda. Private; not open to the public.

Discover Bunbuku Sake Brewery Shop (Kezuka Memorial Hall), a nationally registered tangible cultural property in Tatebayashi, Gunma. This beautifully preserved late Edo-period machiya showcases traditional Japanese merchant architecture and nearly 200 years of sake-brewing heritage.

Discover Kitagama Substation in Tomioka, Gunma — a 1919 German-style reinforced concrete substation registered as a National Tangible Cultural Property. Learn about its role in electrifying the Tomioka Silk Mill region and its stunning architectural features.

Discover Maebashi Catholic Church, a nationally registered tangible cultural property in Gunma Prefecture. Built in 1932, this twin-towered Gothic-style reinforced concrete cathedral survived the 1945 air raids and features American opalescent stained glass, elegant vaulted ceilings, and a welcoming atmosphere for visitors of all faiths.

Discover the Yoshida Family Residence Izumisho Goten in Takasaki, Gunma — a nationally registered tangible cultural property featuring exquisite mother-of-pearl inlay, lacquerwork, and temple-inspired craftsmanship from 1927.

The Watarase Keikoku Railway Edogawa Bridge in Kurohone-cho, Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture, is a railway heritage structure originally built to transport copper ore from the Ashio Mine. Manufactured in 1911 by Osaka's Kisha Seizo using steel from Britain's Dorman Long & Co., this bridge was designated a Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan in 2009. Ride the scenic trolley train through the Watarase Valley and experience a remarkable piece of Meiji-Taisho era engineering that connects Japanese and British industrial history.

Explore the registered Tangible Cultural Property platform at Omama Station on the Watarase Keikoku Railway. Built in 1911, this 107-meter stone platform preserves Meiji-era railway architecture amid the stunning Watarase Gorge in Gunma Prefecture.

Discover Ōmama Station in Gunma Prefecture, a Registered Tangible Cultural Property built in 1911 for the Ashio copper transport railway. Explore its Meiji-era wooden architecture, heritage platform, trolley trains, and nearby Takatsudo Gorge.

Discover the Watarase Keikoku Railway Okurokawa Bridge, a registered tangible cultural property in Gunma Prefecture. This Taisho-era three-span steel plate girder bridge crosses the confluence of the Okurokawa and Watarase Rivers, offering a unique window into Japan's industrial railway heritage.

Discover Kami-Kambai Station in Midori City, Gunma Prefecture — a wooden station building from 1912, registered as a national tangible cultural property. Explore its original wooden ticket gate, gravel platform, and Taisho-era charm along the scenic Watarase Valley.

Discover the Karasawa Bridge, a registered tangible cultural property along the scenic Watarase Keikoku Railway in Gunma Prefecture. Built in 1912 for copper ore transport, this trough girder bridge is part of 38 heritage railway structures spanning two prefectures.

Discover the Watarase Keikoku Railway Godo Station Hazardous Materials Storehouse, a Registered Tangible Cultural Property in Midori City, Gunma Prefecture. This Taisho-era stone structure preserves the legacy of Japan's industrial railway heritage along the scenic Watarase Valley.

Discover the Watarase Keikoku Railway Godo Station Rest House, a charming 1928 wooden structure registered as a national tangible cultural property. Nestled in Midori City, Gunma, this historic railway facility invites visitors to explore Japan's copper mining heritage and stunning valley scenery.

Discover the historic upbound platform at Godo Station on the Watarase Keikoku Railway in Midori, Gunma. Built in 1912 for the Ashio Railway, this Registered Tangible Cultural Property features original stone retaining walls and gentle curves that tell the story of Japan's copper mining heritage.

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