Kintaikyo Bridge is unique in that the structure is one and only in the world.  It is an iconic symbol of Iwakuni and the most popular tourist destination in the city. The five-arch bridge over Nishikigawa River and the surrounding lush mountains will welcome all visitors.

The hilltop castle was constructed in 1608 by Hiroie Kikkawa, the first lord of Iwakuni Domain. However, it was demolished seven years later due to the Law of One Castle per Province established by the Tokugawa Shogunate. The current keep is a reproduction built with a drawing used when building the original castle. Weaponry, armor and katana swords, etc. are displayed inside the keep. At the top of the keep a magnificent view of the city spreads out in front of you.

A rest area with English-speaking staff. Enjoy tasting bite-size Iwakuni’s local specialties for a small fee. They hold events where visitors can enjoy Japanese samurai armor experience.

Spring is the season when Kintaikyo Bridge looks most beautiful.  Join a boat tour in the warm and gentle spring sunlight and go with the flow.  Enjoy the glorious view of the bridge dyed in pink with cherry blossoms blooming all around.

Kimono is a traditional Japanese dress that can be easily tried and enjoyed. Stroll around the area where there was a castle town back in those days and have fun exploring it.

Tenkoku engraving workshop is held at a museum located near Kintaikyo Bridge. Enjoy making your own stamp as a memento of your time in Iwakuni.

Experience “Wa”, which means harmony, and learn its meaning.
Experience Japanese traditional culture and discover the beauty of four seasons at Kikko Koen Park.

The local dish “Iwakuni Sushi”  has been eaten in Iwakuni for many generations.  It is “oshizushi” (pressed sushi) and also “chirashizushi” (scattered sushi - a bed of vinegared sushi rice and ingredients “scattered” over the top in a decorative manner). Iwakuni Sushi is topped with local ingredients, such as Iwakuni Renkon lotus root and fresh fish from Seto Inland Sea cut into small pieces. Delicious and popular local dish. Available at shops and restaurants in the Kintaikyo Bridge area.

*Find shops and restaurants serving Iwakuni Sushi on Google Maps.

In Iwakuni there are five sake breweries that make Japanese sake with unique characters, which includes world-famous Dassai, using carefully selected ingredients. Tsuman de Chonmage is snacks going perfectly well with sake, and a great souvenir from Iwakuni. Each snack is made by professional cooks putting their hearts in them.

*Find places where Tsuman de Chonmage is available on Google Maps.