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How to get to Iwakuni from Hiroshima
The vast majority of travelers will approach Iwakuni from Hiroshima (see how to get to Hiroshima) by either local train or shinkansen.
Shin-Iwakuni Station is a station along the JR Sanyo Shinkansen, but only kodama trains stop at the station. The one way trip from Hiroshima to Shin-Iwakuni takes 20 minutes and costs 1500 yen for a non-reserved seat or around 3000 yen for a reserved seat.
Alternatively, Iwakuni Station can be reached by frequently departing local trains along the JR Sanyo Main Line. The one way trip from Hiroshima takes 50 minutes and costs 740 yen.
Orientation
Iwakuni has two main railway stations, Iwakuni Station (served by local trains) in the city center and Shin-Iwakuni Station (served by shinkansen) in the outskirts of the city. Kintai-kyo Bridge is located in between the two stations, about five kilometers from either station, and best reached by bus or taxi.
From Iwakuni Station, buses depart every 5-15 minutes in direction of the bridge, and the one way ride takes about 20 minutes and costs 240 yen. From Shin-Iwakuni Station, buses depart every 30 minutes in direction of the bridge, and the one way ride takes about 15 minutes and costs 280 yen.
All of Iwakuni's other main attractions are located within walking distance of the Kintai-kyo Bridge, while a ropeway lifts tourists to Iwakuni Castle.
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