Discover Iwakuni
Iwakuni captivates visitors with its majestic castle, which dominates the skyline upon arrival. Cross the impressive Kintai Bridge to reach the town and explore the grand Iwakuni Castle, an architectural marvel that offers panoramic views of the surrounding area. The combination of historical attractions and beautiful scenery makes Iwakuni an unforgettable destination.
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Getting around in Iwakuni
The easiest way around Iwakuni is on foot, since the major sights and attractions are within walking distance from each other. To get to the castle, a ropeway is provided as well.
Getting to Iwakuni
Public transportation:
To get from Hiroshima to Iwakuni by public transportation, travelers need to take the JR Sanyo Main Line from Hiroshima Station to Iwakuni Station. The journey takes approximately 50 minutes.
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Nearest airport:
The nearest and most convenient airport is Hiroshima Airport.
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by car: approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes
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by public transport: approximately 2 hours
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How long to stay in Iwakuni
We recommend staying in Iwakuni for about half a day.
Hotels in Iwakuni
Flights to Iwakuni
The nearest and most convenient airport is Hiroshima Airport.
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by car: approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes
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by public transport: approximately 2 hours
Seasonal information
Scenic rides:
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Iwakuni castle ropeway: click here to go to the official website
Festivals in Iwakuni
There are two famous festivals in this area. Please be advised that the following info is based upon previous entries of the festival and that the dates might have changed for the following year. It is also possible that the entire festival is cancelled in the case of heavy rainfall or a natural disaster. Please check with the official organisers' website for the most up-to-date information.
For the exact location of the festivals, you can consult our map above by clicking on the icon in the upper most corner of the map to open the map legend. Festivals are hidden by default but can be made visible by clicking on the "Festivals" checkbox in the map legend.
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Iwakuni Port Minato Festival Fireworks Festival
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Date: July 20th
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Time: 20:00 - 21:00
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Nishiki River Water Festival
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Date: August 3rd
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Time: 20:00 - 21:30
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