Iwakuni Castle
Iwakuni, Japan
🏯 Landmark
A reconstructed hilltop castle overlooking the famous Kintaikyo Bridge and the Nishiki River valley. Reach the castle via a scenic ropeway ride and enjoy sweeping views of Iwakuni city and the Seto Inland Sea from the observation deck. The castle museum displays samurai armor and swords.
Address: 山口県岩国市横山3丁目
Website: kankou.iwakuni-city.net
Upcoming Events (6)
Kikko Tea Room Tea Ceremony
Jan 25, 2026 - Dec 13, 2026 · 🎗️ Culture
Kashiwabara Museum: Masamune and the Soshu Tradition / Antique Meissen Exhibition
Sep 11, 2026 - Dec 13, 2026 · 🖼️ Exhibition
Oct 17 (Sat) Iwakuni Castle Ropeway Night Operation
Oct 17, 2026 · 🌈 Illumination
Autumn Pleasure Boat Momiji-bune (November)
Nov 2026 1-30 · 🌿 Nature
Chiyo Uno 129th Birth Anniversary Maple Tea Ceremony
Nov 21, 2026 · 🎗️ Culture, 🌿 Nature
Nov 21 (Sat) Iwakuni Castle Ropeway Night Operation
Nov 21, 2026 · 🌈 Illumination
Past Events (16)
Kintaikyo Bridge Full-Color Illumination
Mar 13, 2026 - Jun 1, 2026
Kashiwabara Museum: Toyotomi Hideyoshi Exhibition
Apr 1, 2026 - Aug 31, 2026
Kikkawa Museum: Treasures of the Kikkawa Clan
Apr 17, 2026 - Jun 14, 2026
Iwakuni Chokokan Museum: Permanent Exhibition - History of Iwakuni
May 23, 2026 - Aug 30, 2026
Kintaikyo Cormorant Fishing 2026
Jun 1, 2026 - Sep 10, 2026
Iwakuni Central Library: Tracing the History of Chiyo Uno Through Books
Jun 2026 2-28
Kintaikyo Cormorant Fishing "Yukata Day"
Jun 6, 2026 - Aug 20, 2026
Funotani Firefly Festival
Jun 13, 2026
Kikkawa Historical Museum: The Sengoku Era the Brothers Walked
Jun 19, 2026 - Sep 27, 2026
Iwakuni Port Festival Fireworks
Jul 18, 2026
...and 6 more past events
