Iwakuni Castle
You can look out onto the Seto Inland Sea from the top floor of the castle.
Iwakuni Castle was built in 1608 by Kikkawa Hiroie, the first-generation lord of Iwakuni Domain. With the Nishiki River, which flows below, used as an external moat, the castle is located on top of the approximately 200-high Mount Shiroyama. Iwakuni Castle was demolished seven years after its construction due to the Shogun’s decree of “one castle in each domain”, and the current keep is a reconstruction built in 1962.
The castle interior boasts a variety of displays including a precise scale model of Kintaikyo Bridge, as well as photographs, weaponry, and armor.
The top floor of the castle has been made into a viewing platform, where you can enjoy gazing out onto the townscape of Iwakuni.
Information
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Address
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Yokoyama, Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
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Open Hours
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9:00~16:45
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Closed Day(s)
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Reservations
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Not required
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Time Required
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30 min
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WiFi
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Available
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Access from Kintaikyo Bridge
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10 min walk to Ropeway Base Station.
3 min ride on Ropeway to Summit Station.
10 min walk from Summit Station to Iwakuni Castle. -
Fee
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(Individuals) Adults: 270 yen, Children under 12: 120 yen
(Groups of 15+ people) Adults: 200 yen, Children under 12: 90 yen -
Discount Tickets
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A discount set ticket is available for visiting all three of the following facilities: Kintaikyo Bridge, Iwakuni Castle, Ropeway.
Discount details:
(Individuals) Adults: 1140 yen → 970 yen,
Children under 12: 530 yen → 460 yen
(Groups of 15+ people) Adults: 900 yen → 760 yen,
Children under 12: 400 yen → 350 yen
