Iwakuni Castle

岩国城

4.1Est. 90Iwakuni, Chugoku

Overview

Mountain-top, three-storied and four-layered castle with views over Kintai Bridge.

A mountaintop castle reached by ropeway that offers commanding views over the Kintaikyo Bridge and Nishiki River far below. While reconstructed in 1962, the three-story keep occupies the original 1608 site atop Mount Shiroyama, abandoned after just seven years when mountain castles were banned. The castle museum displays samurai artifacts and explains the bridge-and-castle relationship.

Practical info

Japanese name: 岩国城
Nearest station: Kawanishi Station (20 min walk to ropeway)
Payment: Cash only
Reservations: not required

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