Nakaminato Reverberatory Furnace

I'm sure this place has some historical significance

I decided to come here as it was indicated as a landmark place to visit from the hand drawn map provided at the Nakaminato train station, and I had some spare time before the next train came. Walked a...

I was glad that I happened to be touched by a page of Japanese history.

Original Text

A few years ago, I told the treasure hall "Gireikan" of "Joban Shrine" in Mito, where Nariaki Tokugawa's Tai Chi gun was exhibited, and at that time, the Japanese reflector furnace became a World Heritage Site and became a hot topic. Since it was I was also interested in the reflector, and I forgot about it after that, but I happened to see it here. In fact, it may not have been a success because it was the first time in the Mito domain at that time, but it has steadily contributed to the modernization of Japan ...

We built a cannon.

Original Text

It is a reflector furnace built by the Mito domain Nariaki Tokugawa for the purpose of producing cannons for sea defense. What you see now is restored in 1945.

Reflection furnace of Mito domain. Close to the station.

Original Text

It is in the opposite direction to the fish market at a reasonable distance from Nakaminato Station on the Hitachinaka Kaihin Railway Minato Line, but there is a reflector furnace trace. Two reflector furnaces were built during the Ansei era for the purpose of casting iron cannons.

Almost full-scale reflector model

Original Text

It is the site of a reflective furnace (large metal melting furnace) built at the end of the Edo period for the purpose of casting cannons. Currently, it is a corner of Azumagaoka Park, and a model of the reflective furnace is almost the full-sized. A model of cannons is also on display in the foreground, and there is also a climbing kiln (restoration) for firing fireproof bricks for use in the reflector. Is the place about a 10-minute walk from Nakaminato Station on the Hitachinaka Kaihin Railway? There is a mountain gate in front of you, and you will climb through it. The reflector itself is the current ...