Ohitayama Tatara Iron Works

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This is an industrial remain in Hagi City where "Tatara-buki," a traditional Japanese ironmaking technique, was carried out during the Edo period. It is one of the component sites of the World Heritage "Sites of Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution," and was a crucial location supplying iron for the Choshu Domain to create cannons for coastal defense at the end of the Edo period. The stone walls and remains neatly preserved deep in the mountains tell the story of the advanced technology of the time and the passion of ancestors who skillfully utilized natural energy. The ruins standing in the silence of the forest exude a somewhat mystical atmosphere, allowing you to reflect on the "Story of Iron" that supported Japan's modernization. It's a place for deep learning for those interested in industrial history and technology.