Kamaishi City Iron and Steel History Museum

What it is

• A museum in Kamaishi City, Iwate Prefecture.
• Opened to honor pioneers in the iron industry.
• Designed by Sato Takeo Architectural Design Office Tohoku Branch.
• Received the 1985 Tohoku Architectural Award Work Award.

What to see

• Full-scale replica of a blast furnace on the first floor.
• Iron play equipment for visitors to touch.
• Exhibits introducing figures like Takato Oshima.
• Ammonite fossil replicas on the third and fourth floors.
• Observation lounge and outdoor terrace.
• C20 steam locomotive exhibited outside the building.

When to go

• December 1st is Iron Day, with free admission.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.