Iwakuni

Ville · préfecture de Yamaguchi, 🇯🇵 Japon

Population 128 401

Superficie 871 km²

Fuseau horaire Asia/Tokyo

Site officiel www.city.iwakuni.lg.jp

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Iwakuni Essentials

Iwakuni’s landscape is centered on the five arches of the 17th-century Kintai Bridge and the hilltop Iwakuni Castle. This collection highlights the historic Kikko Park area, featuring the well-preserved 18th-century Mekada Family Residence and the Kikkawa Historical Museum’s collection of samurai armor and documents. The list also includes specialized local sites like the Stone Doll Museum, which showcases unique river-formed larvae cases, and the Gokyo Bunko museum’s collection of calligraphy and sake-brewing heritage.

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Iwakuni Essentials

Iwakuni is defined by the 17th-century Kintai Bridge, a five-arched wooden structure crossing the Nishiki River. Above it, the reconstructed Iwakuni Castle offers views over the Seto Inland Sea. The surrounding Kikkou Park contains historical sites like the Kikkawa family museum and the White Snake Sanctuary, home to rare albino snakes designated as National Natural Monuments. Visitors can also explore the stone doll museum, featuring river-carved pebbles, and Hachigamine General Park’s extensive rose gardens.

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Nature & Outdoors

Iwakuni’s natural landscape is defined by the Jakuchi-kyo Gorge, home to the Goryu and Inumodori waterfalls, and the high peaks of the Chugoku Mountains. Mt. Jakuchi stands as the highest point in Yamaguchi Prefecture at 1,337 meters. The region also features the Yasaka Dam and its reservoir, Lake Yasaka, which provides facilities for rowing and cycling, alongside coastal peaks like Mt. Zenitsubo, known for its panoramic views over the Seto Inland Sea.

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