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Hashino Iron Mining and Smelting Site
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Hashino Iron Mining and Smelting Site

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Hashino Iron Mining and Smelting Site

橋野鉄鉱山

3.9Est. 90Kamaishi, Tohoku
UNESCO World Heritage Site

Overview

Mountainous ruins of Japan's oldest Western-style blast furnaces.

Deep in the mountains of Kamaishi lie the ruins of Japan's oldest Western-style blast furnaces. Surrounded by nature, the stone remnants offer a vivid look into the early days of the country's iron industry. It is a quiet, reflective site that perfectly blends industrial heritage with natural beauty.

Local tips

The site is quite remote and covered in snow during winter, so autumn is widely considered the best time to visit.

Practical info

Japanese name
橋野鉄鉱山
Nearest station
Kamaishi Station (50 min taxi)

Accessibility

Wheelchair entranceWheelchair restroom

Good for

Families
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