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Iwakuni, a small city of 150,000 people in southeastern Yamaguchi Prefecture, is best known for its structurally unique Kintai-kyo Bridge. Beautiful around the year, the bridge is particularly attractive during the cherry blossom season, which usually takes place in early April. During the Edo Period, Iwakuni used to be one of the feudal domains of Japan. Its former mountain-top castle was reconstructed in the 1960s and counts to the city's other tourist attractions. Iwakuni is easily visited as a side trip from Hiroshima.

Attractions

1  Kintai-kyo Bridge Japan's most elegant wooden bridge. User rating: 84/100 (19 votes) Visited by: 37 users  2  Iwakuni Castle Reconstructed mountain top castle. User rating: 76/100 (10 votes) Visited by: 23 users  3  Kikko Park Former site of the local lord's residence. User rating: 71/100 (9 votes) Visited by: 16 users

Access and Orientation

Access and Orientation How to get to and around Iwakuni. About transportation in Japan

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English Links

Iwakuni City Official English website.

Japanese Links

Iwakuni City Official website.