Yahata Steel Works, Kitakyushu
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Facts and practical information
The Yahata Steel Works is a steel mill in Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. Imperial Steel Works was established in 1896 to meet increasing demand from the nation's burgeoning shipbuilding, railway, construction, and armaments industries. The site chosen was the former town of Yahata, now merged into Kitakyūshū, near coal mines and with easy access to the sea. ()
Local name: 八幡製鐵所 Unesco: from 2015Area: 83.55 acres (0.1305 mi²)Coordinates: 33°54'10"N, 130°49'48"E
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Kitakyushu
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Day trips
Yahata Steel Works – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Kokura Castle, Matsumoto Seicho Memorial Museum, Kokura Racecourse, Mount Sarakura.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Yahata Steel Works?
Nearby attractions include Kyushu Institute of Technology, Kitakyushu (21 min walk), Wakato Bridge, Kitakyushu (22 min walk).
How to get to Yahata Steel Works by public transport?
The nearest stations to Yahata Steel Works:
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- Kyūshūkōdaimae (16 min walk)
- Tobata (17 min walk)