Timeline
18:42
Check the route to the Ohitayama-tatara Iron Smelting Works.
18:57
Ohitayama-tatara Iron Smelting Works
Arrive at the Ohitayama-tatara Iron Smelting Works to find a quiet spot among the ruins. The site is open, so you can walk around and settle in before the light changes.
19:27
Ohitayama-tatara Iron Smelting Works
Watch the sun set toward the WNW. The golden light starting at 18:50 will wash over the iron-smelting ruins, highlighting the texture of the ancient earth and stone.
19:47
Check the route for a nearby place to end the evening.
Local tip
The Ohitayama-tatara Iron Smelting Works is a World Heritage site. While there are no food or drink shops listed on-site, the surrounding area of Hagi has many cafes. Plan to grab a snack or drink before arriving or after your visit.
Check before you go
- The site is an outdoor ruin area with no specific opening hours listed, but it is accessible during daylight.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Hagi (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).