舊集成館反射爐遺址~被設計為融鐵用的反射爐~值得來看看
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Reverberatory Furnace Ruin
Japan’s past hub of modernization where iron was manufactured for cannons.
A cluster of western-style factories, Shuseikan, was built to strengthen Japan’s military. Satsuma Domain’s lord, Shimazu Nariakira, began directing the project in 1851 and iron manufacturing, ship construction, textile, and glass making were run here.
At the heart of all, there was a reverberatory furnace. Today, the foundation remains in Sengan-en. Reverberatory means a facility necessary for metal refining. It was used to melt iron needed to make cannons. The facility was designed based on a Dutch technical book. Back in those days, the main fuel was charcoal, and the water essential in the process of refining was brought from Sengan-en through a channel.
Besides iron manufacture, textile, glass making, printing and other innovations were promoted to accelerate Japan’s modernization. You will witness the important remains of history.
Highlights
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The remains of an iron manufacturing facility in the factory built for Japan’t military.
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Besides iron manufacture, innovations were promoted such as textile, glass making, and printing.
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An important spot where the modernization of Japan accelerated.
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Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have foreign language support? (If it is available, what language is available?)
Yes. English and Chinese are available (Pamphlets: English, Chinese, Korean, French)
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Is it possible to re-enter the premises?
It is possible on the same day.
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Is free WiFi available in the facility?
Yes, it is.
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Is eating and drinking allowed? Also, is it possible to bring in food and beverages?
Drinks are allowed. Please refrain from bringing bento lunches.
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Are coin lockers available?
Yes.
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Are there any discounted tickets available?
On the Official Website you can buy a joint entry ticket for klook/aquarium tickets.
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Is there a tax-exempt corner?
Yes.
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Can I bring a pet?
Sorry, not allowed.
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Is there a bus/taxi stop area?
Yes.
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Is it wheelchair/stroller accessible?
Yes, but there are some areas with steps inside.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 反射炉跡
- Postal Code
- 892-0871
- Address
- 9700-1 Yoshinocho, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima
- Telephone
- 099-247-1551 (Sengan-en Representative)
- Closed
- First Sunday in March
- Hours
- 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Admission
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Free
※Admission fee for Sengan-en: 1,600 yen for adults, 800 yen for Children (6-15) - Directions
- 2 min. walk from Sengan-en mae bus stop (Kagoshima City View bus)
- Credit Cards
- Not accepted
- Official Website
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Official Website (Japanese)
Official Website (English)