Kintaikyo Bridge(registered as one of Japan’s greatest bridges)

The Kintaikyo Bridge is a five-arched bridge over the Nishiki River in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture.

Counted as one of Japan’s three most famous bridges, with abundant nature in its background, it has been designated as a national Place of Scenic Beauty (the area including upstream and downstream).
It was constructed in 1673 through a manifestation of wisdom and skill, in the desire for a flood-proof bridge. That structure, crossing the river’s width of around 200m, is exquisite and original. Furthermore, it boasts a beautiful shape.
In approximately 350 years since its construction, the technology and beauty of the Kintaikyo Bridge continue to be protected even today.

Information

Address

Iwakuni,Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Open Hours

24 hours

Closed Day(s)

No Closures

Reservations

Not required

Time Required

30 min

WiFi

Available

Access

Take Iwakuni Bus from JR Iwakuni Station, disembark at “Kintaikyo Bridge”, immediate access on foot

Fee

(Individuals) Adults: 500 yen, Children under 12: 250 yen
(Groups of 15+ people) Adults: 450 yen, Children under 12: 200 yen

Discount Tickets

A discount set ticket is available for visiting all three of the following facilities: Kintaikyo Bridge, Iwakuni Castle, Ropeway.
Discount details:
(Individuals) Adults: 1750 yen → 1550 yen,
Children under 12: 900 yen → 700 yen
(Groups of 15+ people) Adults: 1750 yen → 1550 yen,
Children under 12: 900 yen → 700 yen

Website (Includes Japanese language-only sites)

http://kintaikyo.iwakuni-city.net/en/