Step back in time at the Tomioka Silk Mill, a pivotal site in Japan's industrial revolution and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can feel the history in the beautifully preserved red-brick buildings, which show a unique mix of Japanese and French architectural styles from the late 1800s. It’s an easy, flat walk through the complex where you'll get a real sense of the lives of the women who powered the silk industry. The mill is about a 15-minute walk from the station, with several small, paid parking lots nearby.