Tetsu no Rekishikan

The "Iron History Museum" is about a 10-minute drive or taxi ride from JR Kamaishi Station. If you are coming by highway, you can arrive in about 15 minutes from "Kamaishi Chuo IC" or about 10 minutes from "Tangdan IC". There is also a parking lot that can accommodate up to 50 cars, so you can rest assured. You can also come by public transportation, but there are not many options, so having a car is more flexible. By the way, if you take a bus, you can take the Kamaishi Station-Uehirata direction and get off at "Kamaishi Daikannon Entrance", which is about a 5-minute walk from the museum.

There are many things to see inside the "Iron History Museum," and if you want to take your time, you can spend about half a day there. Especially noteworthy is the "Comprehensive Production Theater." It presents the history of iron in Kamaishi fantastically through sound, light, and video, and the screening time is about 17 minutes. You can also experience metal casting, which takes about an hour, so it's a good idea to consider the required time plus that (note that advance reservations are required!).

The most recommended souvenir is an original keychain made through a metal casting experience. By melting and solidifying metal, you can create cute animal or seashell-shaped keychains, making it a great way to create memories. Since you can make a one-of-a-kind keychain, it's perfect as a souvenir. Please make sure to make a reservation in advance as it is necessary.