Usual hours and prices, checked 2026-10-05 against the sources under “What this place is”. They can change for holidays and events — confirm before you go. Official site
Our guide
Iwakuni Castle in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi, is a replica castle. The nearby bridge has its own page: Kintai-kyo Bridge, about 900 m away in a straight line, was originally a footbridge across the Nishiki River leading to the castle's main gate — so the two belong together on a visit.
We have not checked a route to the castle, so look for local information before you go.
Written by japan-spots.com (2026-09-22) from the sources credited on this page. Distances are straight lines between map positions.
Photos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each under its own licence — see credits
- Iwakuni castle 05-03 — user:Mkill · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source · resized
- Kintaikyou bridge — Vanquish0 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source · resized
- Kin-un-kaku — Yu-ki-na · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source · resized
- Iwakuni castle , 岩国城 - panoramio — z tanuki · CC BY 3.0 · source · resized
- Clock tower in front of Sancho Station of Iwakuni Castle Ropeway — そらみみ · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source · resized
- View near Tenshu of Iwakuni Castle 2 — そらみみ · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source · resized
- View near Tenshu of Iwakuni Castle 3 — そらみみ · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source · resized
- Otsuru Well in Iwakuni Castle 2 — そらみみ · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source · resized
- Emptied moat of Iwakuni Castle 2 — そらみみ · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source · resized
- View near emptied moat of Iwakuni Castle 2 — そらみみ · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source · resized
What this place is
Iwakuni Castle (岩国城, Iwakunijō) is a replica castle in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi, Japan. The nearby Kintai Bridge was originally a footbridge over the Nishiki River to the main gate of the castle.
Visitor information checked: 2026-10-05 · 岩国城 | 岩国観光振興課－岩国 旅の架け橋
Background text from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
What to expect at this type of place: Castle
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