Former Main Office Building of the Yawata Ironworks

Kan'ei Yawata Seitetsusho Kyū Hon Jimusho

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A World Heritage site symbolizing Japan's Meiji era Industrial Revolution!

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World Heritage

HighlightsA World Heritage-registered historical building
Showcases Meiji-era ironworks technology and architectural style
A beautiful red-brick building
Offers a viewing area overlooking the ironworks landscape
Photography is allowed

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Address: Oguru, Yahatanishi-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Fukuoka

Access: A 44-minute walk from Yawata Station on the JR Kagoshima Main Line, or a 10-minute walk from Space World Station. Maps are available at the stations. Show route

Op.Hours: Monday: Closed, Tuesday: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Thursday: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Friday: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Saturday: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Sunday: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Cld.Days: Monday

Fee: Free

INFO: While you can't go inside, there's a designated viewing area where you can admire the exterior of the former main office building. Photography is permitted for personal use only.

HP: https://www.welcomekyushu.jp/world_heritage/spots/detail/17

Overview

The Yawata Ironworks, established in 1901 (Meiji 34), was Japan's leading steelworks before World War II, producing over half of the nation's steel output. It played a crucial role in Japan's modernization. The former main office building, constructed in 1899 with red brick, showcases the cutting-edge technology of the time, holding significant historical value. It's now recognized globally as a component of the World Heritage site "Industrial Heritage of Meiji Japan: Iron and Steel, Shipbuilding, and Coal Mining." While the site itself isn't open to the public, a viewing area allows you to admire the former main office building's exterior. From this vantage point, you can imagine the bustling heart of the ironworks. A historical museum on the premises offers exhibits on the ironworks' history and technology. Experience the history and discover the allure of the Yawata Ironworks, a key player in Japan's modernization.

Former Main Office Building of the Yawata Ironworks

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