Yawata Steel Works

Yahata Steel Works, currently known as Nippon Steel Yahata Works, is a large steel production facility located in Kitakyushu, Japan. It was founded in 1901 by the government of Japan as part of the country’s industrialization efforts, and has since become one of the largest and most important steelworks in the world.

The Yahata Steel Works covers a vast area and employs thousands of workers. The facility produces a wide range of steel products, including sheets, plates, bars, and wires, and is also known for its research and development in steelmaking technology.

The Yahata Steel Works has played an important role in the development of Japan’s economy, particularly during the post-World War II period. Today, it is owned and operated by Nippon Steel Corporation, one of the world’s largest steelmakers.

While the Yahata Steel Works is not open to the public for tours, visitors to Kitakyushu can learn about the history and impact of the facility at the Kitakyushu Museum of Natural History and Human History, which features exhibits on the history of the steelworks, the science of steelmaking, and the role of steel in modern society. The museum incorporates exhibits and artifacts from the former Yahata Steel Works Museum, which closed in 2008.

Getting there

By Train

From Kokura Station:

• Take the JR Kagoshima Main Line to JR Space World Station
• Journey time: 15 minutes
• Cost: 280 yen

From Hakata Station (Fukuoka):

• Take the JR Kagoshima Main Line to JR Space World Station
• Journey time: 1 hour
• Cost: 1130 yen

From JR Space World Station

• Walk to the viewing platform and industrial sites

Yahata Imperial Steel Works Former Head Office

Hours	9:30 AM – 5:00 PM Entry until 4:30 PM. Closed on Mondays.
Admission	Free
Phone	+81 93-582-2922
Address	Ogura, Yahatahigashi Ward, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 805-0057
Resources	https://www.welcomekyushu.jp/world_heritage/spots/detail/17