Hagi Reverberatory Furnace
The Hagi Reverberatory Furnace was constructed in 1856, towards the end of the Edo period, with the aim of casting iron cannon to strengthen Japan’s maritime defenses. Today, only part of the chimney survives; it is around 10.5 meters in height. The Hagi Furnace is one of only three reverberatory furnaces that survive today in Japan; this is a very important monument that allows visitors to learn about the technology of the time.