Terayama Charcoal Kiln, Historic charcoal production site in Yoshino, Japan
The horseshoe-shaped stone kiln, constructed from volcanic tuff, stands as an example of traditional Japanese industrial engineering methods from the 1800s.
Built in 1858 under Shimazu Nariakira's direction, the kiln produced high-grade white charcoal for the Satsuma Domain's reverberatory furnace and weapon manufacturing.
The Terayama facility represents the integration of natural resources with industrial needs, utilizing local forest materials for charcoal production processes.
Visitors can access the site through a nature trail from Terayama Fureai Park, which provides 92 parking spaces at coordinates 31°39'46"N, 130°35'55"E.
The kiln covers 0.64 hectares and received UNESCO World Heritage status in 2015 as part of Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution sites.
Location: Yoshino
Inception: 1858
Made from material: tuff
Part of: Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution: Iron and Steel, Shipbuilding and Coal Mining
Address: 鹿児島県鹿児島市吉野町10710番地68
GPS coordinates: 31.66428,130.60110
Latest update: March 3, 2025 08:11
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