Kiryu City has developed as a textile town since the Nara period. Currently, the machinery and metals industry is also thriving. The Watarase River and Kiryu River flow through the city, and the Ashio Mountains tower to the north. Agriculture thrives, taking advantage of this bountiful natural environment. A variety of vegetables and fruits, including radishes, cucumbers, grapes, and mushrooms, are cultivated here. Pig farming is also thriving. Local specialties include udon noodles and pork cutlet bowls with sauce. Many tourists visit the city thanks to its many shrines, temples, and natural parks. Learn about historical Japanese performing arts at the Kiryu Karakuri Doll Museum. Observe a variety of seasonal plants, insects, and birds at the Kiryu Nature Observation Forest. Other attractions include the Tenjin Kofun, Nakatsuka Kofun, and the remains of the Takei Abandoned Temple Pagoda.