Tsuiji Reverberatory Furnace

The Tsuiji Reverberatory Furnace features a metalworking facility designed with Dutch-inspired architecture and specialized refractory bricks for high-temperature operations.

Constructed in 1850 under the Saga Domain administration, this reverberatory furnace became instrumental in producing cannons during Japan's military modernization period.

The furnace project united metalworkers of different social classes, including swordsmiths and metal casters, to develop advanced manufacturing techniques.

The site includes informative displays and a miniature reconstruction that demonstrates the technical aspects of metal casting processes from the 19th century.

This facility stands as Japan's first reverberatory furnace, where local craftsmen successfully translated Dutch technical documents to master Western metallurgy techniques.

Location: Saga

Inception: 1850

GPS coordinates: 33.25125,130.28373

Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:28