Kamaishi City Iron and Steel History Museum, Industrial and historical museum in Kamaishi, Japan.
The museum displays exhibits about iron and steel production through a theater featuring a full-sized blast furnace replica and interactive demonstrations.
The museum documents Japan's first modern blast furnace built in 1858, marking the beginning of industrial-scale steel manufacturing in the country.
The exhibits present the technological advancement of Japanese metallurgy through artifacts, tools, and instruments that shaped the nation's industrial development.
Located at 3-12-7 Odairacho, the museum operates Wednesday through Monday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with admission fees of 500 yen.
The observation deck provides views of Kamaishi Bay while the experimentation room allows visitors to examine iron properties through hands-on activities.
Location: Kamaishi
Official opening: 1985
Address: 岩手県釜石市大平町3-12-7
Opening Hours: Wednesday-Monday 09:00-17:00
Website: https://city.kamaishi.iwate.jp/docs/2016101700037
GPS coordinates: 39.25550,141.89406
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:03
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