Wakō Museum

Wakō Museum is a metallurgy museum in Yasugi dedicated to Japanese steel production, displaying weapons, armor, tools, and finished metal products from different periods. The exhibits document how craftspeople shaped raw metal into refined objects through traditional techniques.

This region became famous for producing high-quality steel and served as a major distribution center for metal goods across Japan. The museum was established to preserve and document this metalworking heritage.

Steel production shaped this region for centuries, and visitors can see how craftspeople passed their knowledge from generation to generation. The displays show the tools and methods that were central to daily work in local communities.

The museum is easily accessible on foot and visitors can explore displays showing traditional methods of steel creation at their own pace. Set aside about two hours to walk through all the exhibition areas comfortably.

The artistic director of a famous animated film visited the museum and drew inspiration from how steel was traditionally shaped and refined here. This research later influenced the film's depiction of metalworking and craftsmanship.

Location: Yasugi

Inception: 1993

Address: 島根県安来市安来町1058

Website: http://wakou-museum.gr.jp

GPS coordinates: 35.43528,133.25361

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:00