Abstract: A braiding unit moving type braiding apparatus is capable of extremely efficiently braiding apparatus is capable of extremely efficiently braiding on a long mandrel having a curved portion. A braiding layer is formed around a mandrel using the braiding unit. The braiding apparatus includes a braiding unit mover which moves the braiding unit along an axis of the mandrel, and the braiding unit mover includes a drive source which is directly or indirectly provided in the braiding unit, and a first guide and/or a second guide which is aligned with the axis of the mandrel as viewed from above and/or the axis of the mandrel as viewed from the side.