Iwachu Tekkikan

Other Factory Tour / Demonstration

4.0

Morioka City / Shizukuishi Town / KoiwaiArea

A theme-park style Nanbu ironware factory located in Minamisenboku, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture. Visitors can view a gallery of Nanbu ironware dating back 400 years and take a tour to view the ironmaking process free of charge. The adjoining shop sells old-fashioned Nanbu ironware and a variety of ironware souvenirs. In recent years, the shop has come to offer a variety of products designed to meet the needs of modern lifestyles while making use of traditional techniques, and its modern designs and colorful cookware are particularly popular.

Spot details

Address: Iwate Pref. Moriokashi Minamisemboku 2-23-9
Area: Morioka City / Shizukuishi Town / Koiwai Area
Phone: 0196352505
Hours: 8:30-17:30
Closed: Tuesday, 12/31-1/1
Parking Lot: Available(15spaces)
Credit Card: Available (VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, Diners Club, Sunday Senren)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available(Sky Link)
Note: Temporary suspension:Closed until May 10, 2020 (Information as of May 8, 2020)
* Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

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Reviewedï¼2017.05.16

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Reviewedï¼2015.09.15

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