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Iwakuni Castle, Iwakuni

#4 among attractions in Iwakuni

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Local name: 岩国城 Coordinates: 34°10'31"N, 132°10'26"E
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Iwakuni Japan

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+81 827-29-5000
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Admission ¥260

Opening hours
  1. Monday9 am - 4:45 pm
  2. Tuesday9 am - 4:45 pm
  3. Wednesday9 am - 4:45 pm
  4. Thursday9 am - 4:45 pm
  5. Friday9 am - 4:45 pm
  6. Saturday9 am - 4:45 pm
  7. Sunday9 am - 4:45 pm
Local time: 00:00
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Iwakuni Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kintai Bridge, Kikkawa Historical Museum, Iwakuni Chōkokan, Yasaka Dam.

  • kintai bridge iwakuni0.6 miSE
    Expansive wooden bridge with 5 arches

    Kintai Bridge, Iwakuni

    15 min walk • The Kintai Bridge, an iconic arch bridge in Iwakuni, Japan, is a marvel of traditional Japanese architecture and engineering. Spanning the serene Nishiki River, this wooden bridge was originally built in 1673 and is known for its distinctive series of five bold, wooden...

  • kikkawa historical museum iwakuni0.4 miSE
    Museum

    Kikkawa Historical Museum, Iwakuni

    11 min walk • Kikkawa Historical Museum is a private museum of artefacts handed down by the Kikkawa clan, daimyō of Iwakuni Domain, in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan.

  • iwakuni chokokan~1860 ftSE
    Museum

    Iwakuni Chōkokan, Iwakuni

    9 min walk • Iwakuni Chōkokan is a public museum in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. Constructed between 1942 and March 1945 for the storage and display of the works of art and craft and historical materials donated by the Kikkawa family, former lords of Iwakuni Domain, the facility...

  • yasaka dam otake4.1 miN
    Park, Dam

    Yasaka Dam, Ōtake

    104 min walk • Yasaka Dam is a dam in the Hiroshima Prefecture of Japan.

  • kuga district waki location map
    2.4 miNE
    Neighbourhood

    Kuga District, Waki

    61 min walk • Kuga is a district located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. At the 2005 Census, the district had an estimated population of 6,442. The total area is 10.56 km². The district has one town.

  • bai qi ba fan gong iwakuni2.2 miSE
    34°9'38"N • 132°12'32"E

    Bai qi ba fan gong, Iwakuni

    58 min walk • Temple

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Iwakuni Castle open?

Iwakuni Castle is open:
  • Monday 9 am - 4:45 pm
  • Tuesday 9 am - 4:45 pm
  • Wednesday 9 am - 4:45 pm
  • Thursday 9 am - 4:45 pm
  • Friday 9 am - 4:45 pm
  • Saturday 9 am - 4:45 pm
  • Sunday 9 am - 4:45 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Iwakuni Castle?

Nearby attractions include Iwakuni Chōkokan, Iwakuni (9 min walk), Kikkawa Historical Museum, Iwakuni (11 min walk), Kintai Bridge, Iwakuni (15 min walk).

Where to next? Visit yamaguchi Yamaguchi region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Japan.

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