Nippon Steel Corporation, East Japan Steel Works, Kimitsu District
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Witness the dynamic steel manufacturing process!
Overview
Established in 1965 and achieving integrated steel production with the first blast furnace fired in 1968, Nippon Steel Corporation's East Japan Steel Works, Kimitsu District boasts top-class quality, facilities, and production volume in Japan. Spanning a vast area of 11,720,000 square meters (approximately 220 Tokyo Domes), its world-class technology produces materials used in a wide range of products supporting our daily lives, from automobiles and home appliances to building materials. The factory tour involves a microbus ride, visiting the rolling mill, plastic recycling facilities, and more. In some areas, you can get an up-close look at the steel manufacturing process. Guided explanations and video presentations provide insights into steel manufacturing and resource recycling. Experience the rarely seen world of a steel mill firsthand!
Basic Information
- Address
- 1 Kimitsu, Kimitsu City, Chiba Prefecture (Main building: 1-1, Tsukiji, Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture) Search for tourist attractions in Chiba
- Access
- Train: Get off at JR Uchibo Line Kimitsu Station North Exit. Bus: Take the Kimitsu City Loop Bus from Kimitsu Station North Exit and get off at the Nippon Steel Works bus stop. Car: 3 minutes from the Kisarazu-Minami IC, National Route 16 exit, towards Futtsu Cape. Enter from the Nippon Steel East Gate. Show route
- Op.Hours
- Every Monday and Tuesday (excluding national holidays)
- Cld.Days
- Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays
- Fee
- Free
- INFO
- Visits are by reservation only. Please call to make a reservation 3 to 1 month in advance of your desired visit date and fill out an application form. Children under 13 years old are welcome to visit with a guardian. For details, please contact the East Japan Iron and Steel Co., Ltd. Kimitsu District Public Relations Center.
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