Shizuoka · Permanent cultural facility
Nirayama Reverberatory Furnaces and Guidance Center
Start with the film and displays, then look closely at the surviving furnaces and chimneys. Connect the structure in front of you with the technology used for cannon casting near the end of the Edo period.
What to see
- Surviving furnace bodies and chimneys
- Guidance Center displays and film
Izu-Hakone Railway Izu-Nagaoka Station → your visit
- Walk about 1.8 km, approximately 30 minutes. Taxis are also available from the station rank.
- Address: 260-1 Naka, Izunokuni, Shizuoka.
Closures & important conditions
Closed the third Wednesday monthly, or the next day if a public holiday, plus December 31–January 1. Remaining scheduled 2026 closures: November 18, December 16 and December 31. Temporary closures are possible.
- The Rekibus Norura sightseeing circulator last ran on September 30, 2023. Do not rely on old travel-guide bus directions.
Closure information reviewed: 2026-11-07. Check last-minute changes.
Plan your visit
Checked: 2026-11-07 · a facility guide, not a dated festival listing
Hours & admission arrangements
March–September: 09:00–17:00; October–February: 09:00–16:30.
General admission, high-school age and above: ¥500; elementary/junior-high students: ¥50.
No admission reservation needed. Advance notice is recommended for 10 or more. Free guides take about 20 minutes, with reception 09:00–16:00; advance booking is recommended. The official guide page includes an application form for an English-language guide.
What still needs checking
- Guide availability at your preferred date and time.
- Visit-date changes and crowding.
Official sources & photographs
Access to individual areas, exhibits and activities can vary by day.
Photo pending · View official photos ↗