Location: Iwakuni
Top Things to do in Iwakuni
Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in Iwakuni, Chugoku
Iwakuni (岩国市, Iwakuni-shi) is a city located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan.
Restaurants in Iwakuni
1. Kintaikyo Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,175 reviews
Reviewed By YPDChan - Singapore, Singapore
The combination of the historic Kintaikyo bridge, Iwakuni Castle and the scenic surroundings make this a wonderful and easy half day trip from Hakata. The combination ticket consisting of crossing the bridge, ropeway to/from Iwakuni Castle and the castle admission ticket is well worth the cost. It was difficult to find the bus timetables online so I have included some photos for easy reference. Plan your journey carefully and you can even get on the Hello Kitty shinkansen from Shin-Iwakuni, which was what we managed to do. Also, make sure to have exact change for the bus tickets or at most 1000yen notes to change using the coin machine in the bus.
2. Shirasaki Hachimangu
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
3. Iwakuni Castle
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 382 reviews
Reviewed By VoltageBallarat
An interesting and attractive castle containing a display of a range of Japanese swords and other weapons. We recommend you take the ropeway (cable car) to the top of the hill where the castle is.
4. Iwakuni Shirohebi Shrine
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 79 reviews
Reviewed By BZimm08 - Iwakuni, Japan
The Shirohebi Shrine is one of my favorites in Iwakuni. This shrine is newer, well kept up, and is home to several of the famous White Snakes. I have been here numerous times and it's always fun to look at the snakes in their cages. The cages are beautifully set up and spacious. I would say this is more interesting then the White Snake Museum near the Kintai area. Another reason I like this shrine is since it is dedicated to the white snake, many of the statues resemble the snakes. This shrine is unique and worth visiting. It is not a far walk from the base or anywhere really if in Iwakuni.
5. Kintaikyo no Ukai
6. Uno Chiyo's Birthplace
7. Yari Daoshi Matsu
8. Giant Camphor Trees
9. Iwaya Kannon Cavern
10. Kikko Shrine
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