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Ohitayama Tatara Iron Works
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Ohitayama Tatara Iron Works
大板山たたら製鉄遺跡
3.8Est. 45Shimonoseki, Chugoku
JTA ApprovedUNESCO World Heritage Site
Overview
Forested ruins of a traditional ironworks that supplied Japan's first Western ships.
The ruins of a traditional Japanese 'tatara' ironworks deep in the mountains. This facility supplied the essential iron needed to construct Japan's first Western-style ships in Hagi. The stone foundations hidden among the trees showcase the crucial bridge between traditional methods and modern industry.
Local tips
The site is quite remote and poorly marked; visiting requires a dedicated car trip and a willingness to explore unpaved trails.
Practical info
- Japanese name
- 大板山たたら製鉄遺跡
- Nearest station
- Higashi-Hagi Station (40 min taxi)
- Payment
- Cards accepted
- Reservations
- not required
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