Located 22km northeast of Hagi, this sprawling site shows the scale of traditional Japanese iron-making, which existed for centuries, and the skills of the Tatara steelmakers, who contributed to the success of the new iron and steel industries. You'll need a vehicle to get here.
Ohitayama Tatara Iron Works
Western Honshū
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