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 (14)
Seal Carving (Tenkoku) Experience
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 · 🎗️ Culture
Iwakuni Domain Gun Squad Training Demonstration
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 · 🎗️ Culture
Iwakuni Sushi Making Experience
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 · 🍜 Food & Drink
Samurai Armor Experience at Matsugane
Jan 3, 2026 - Dec 27, 2026 · 🎗️ Culture
Kikko Tea Room Tea Ceremony
Jan 25, 2026 - Dec 13, 2026 · 🎗️ Culture
Kashiwabara Museum: Toyotomi Hideyoshi Exhibition
Apr 1, 2026 - Aug 31, 2026 · 🖼️ Exhibition
Iwakuni Chokokan Museum: Permanent Exhibition - History of Iwakuni
May 23, 2026 - Aug 30, 2026 · 🖼️ Exhibition
Kintaikyo Cormorant Fishing 2026
Jun 1, 2026 - Sep 10, 2026 · 🎗️ Culture
Kintaikyo Cormorant Fishing "Yukata Day"
Jun 6, 2026 - Aug 20, 2026 · 🎗️ Culture
Kikkawa Historical Museum: The Sengoku Era the Brothers Walked
Jun 19, 2026 - Sep 27, 2026 · 🖼️ Exhibition
Iwakuni Folk Performing Arts Festival
Aug 30, 2026 · 🏮 Festival, 🎤 Performance
Autumn Pleasure Boat Momiji-bune (September)
Sep 2026 11-30 · 🌿 Nature
Iwakuni Castle Ropeway Moon Viewing Operation
Sep 26, 2026 · 🌿 Nature
Autumn Pleasure Boat Momiji-bune (November)
Nov 2026 1-30 · 🌿 Nature
Past Events (8)
Kintaikyo Bridge Full-Color Illumination
Mar 13, 2026 - Jun 1, 2026
Kikkawa Museum: Treasures of the Kikkawa Clan
Apr 17, 2026 - Jun 14, 2026
Iwakuni Central Library: Tracing the History of Chiyo Uno Through Books
Jun 2026 2-28
Funotani Firefly Festival
Jun 13, 2026
Iwakuni Port Festival Fireworks
Jul 18, 2026
Summer! Natural Monument Workshop
Jul 31, 2026
Mikawa Summer Festival 2026
Aug 1, 2026
Suo Tenjin Fireworks Festival
Aug 8, 2026
