Higashida Daiichi Kōro Historic Site Plaza

What it is

• A park on the site of Japan's first blast furnace.
• Opened in 1901, it is a symbol of steelmaking heritage.
• Preserves industrial facilities for public viewing.
• Designated a Kitakyushu City Historic Site in 1996.

What to see

• The preserved blast furnace that operated from 1962 to 1972.
• See inside a blast furnace, unique in Japan.
• An outdoor display of a torpedo car.
• An outdoor display of a converter.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.