Kiryu桐生市

The questions people ask first about Kiryu, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

• Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
• SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
• Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
• TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
• Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
• SafetyA quiet, low-crime town; the real risks are summer heat on the walk between sights, unlit pavements after dark, and cash-only small shops.
• RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
• Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
• Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
• Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
• AirportHND Tokyo Haneda (Nihon Chuo Bus runs to Kiryu twice daily, 2–3 h depending on Tokyo traffic).
• Getting aroundThe old core is walkable: JR Kiryu north exit to Honcho Street is about 15 minutes on foot.

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

• CoffeeCoffee or tea in a cafe¥400–700 (≈ US$3–5)
• Street or quick mealNoodle soup (soba or ramen)¥800–1,300 (≈ US$6–9)
• Beerdraught in an izakaya / can at a konbini¥500–750 (≈ US$4–6)¥250–350 (≈ US$2–3)
• Taxi, about 5 kmTaxi, about 3 mi5 km taxi3.1 mi taxiLate-night surcharge 22:00–05:00.Late-night surcharge 10:00 PM–5:00 AM.¥1,800–2,400 (≈ US$13–17)
• SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week¥2,000–4,000 (≈ US$14–30)
• Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (Meijikan, Yukari, Okawa)¥150–1,000 (≈ US$2–7)
• Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per person¥3,000 (≈ US$25)
• Mid-range bedBusiness-hotel double room, a night, per room¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
• High-end bedBusiness-hotel double room, a night, per room¥25,000 (≈ US$170)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥6,000 (≈ US$45) · Mid ¥11,000 (≈ US$75) · High ¥20,000 (≈ US$140)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

The old core is walkable: JR Kiryu north exit to Honcho Street is about 15 minutes on foot. The city runs the free Mayu sightseeing bus on two routes (Amusement Park–Yurinkan and Silk Heritage), plus the Orihime city bus. Rental bicycles are available at the Yui office in JR Kiryu station. Taxis wait at the station; no tipping, with a late-night surcharge from 22:00 to 05:00.

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Kiryu. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

• officialKiryu city official site
• officialKiryu Walker tourist guide
• officialWatarase Keikoku Railway
• officialTobu Railway limited express
• officialNihon Chuo Bus highway routes
• officialVisit Gunma
• secondaryWikivoyage: Kiryu, revision 5237883 (CC BY-SA 4.0)