2025 Iwakuni Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in April)

"Wahaku" ⁡ A very cute shop that opened in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi last April. As soon as you enter, there are cute miscellaneous goods ⁡ You order first and then go to the room in the back... ⁡ There are also exciting private rooms, so it's really hard to decide where to sit ⁡ ✧Cheesecake ✧Organic black tea ✧Coffee ⁡ Unfortunately, the sweets I was looking for were sold out that day, so I had cheesecake 🧀 ⁡ The cheesecake doesn't use white sugar and it was really delicious ¨̮♡ ⁡ The coffee is coffee beans from Coffee Yamaguchi in Asakura, Fukuoka Prefecture, and the black tea is organic tea leaves from Ukiha Mountain Tea in Fukuoka Prefecture. I felt a connection to use products from Fukuoka ⁡ I want to go back to try the seasonal sweets again ⁡ ⁡ [Wahaku wahaku】 📍1-23-3 Yamate-cho, Iwakuni, Yamaguchi 🕛 10:00-17:00 LO16:30 19:00-22:00 LO21:30 Evenings only on Fridays and Saturdays Closed Thursdays 🅿️3 parking spaces in front of the store ⁡ ⁡ #Wahaku #Wahakuwahaku #Yamaguchifood #Yamaguchicafe #Yamaguchidate #Iwakunifood #Iwakunicafe #Iwakunisightseeing #Yamaguchitrip #Cheesecake ⁡ ⁡

2021.9 A popular spot in Yamaguchi Prefecture😍😍 When you step inside, it's a different world❤️ This is a restaurant where you can feel the nostalgic traditional Japanese culture and the Japanese spirit✨✨✨ "Irori Sanzoku" is a restaurant famous for its large Sanzoku musubi, Sanzoku yaki, Sanzoku udon, and Kougyu beef✨✨ There are two stores, the Kuda store and the Nishiki store, I often go to the Nishiki store, which is small and has a mature atmosphere with few people😉 The Kuda store is very large and the presentation is quite good. The flashy welcome makes it a popular spot for families with children✨ The Sanzoku-yaki skewered chicken, grilled over charcoal, is the most famous dish at Sanzoku😍 In winter, there's nothing quite like eating warm udon noodles in a kotatsu~😍 This is a historic restaurant that you should definitely visit at least once❤️ Their regular holidays are Wednesdays and the second and third Tuesdays😉 We recommend checking the internet before you visit✨

#Hanami The cherry blossoms seen from Kintai Bridge are spectacular. You should definitely try the soft serve ice cream on the castle side of Kintai Bridge. There are two shops, Musashi and Kojiro, so choose whichever you like. It is said that Sasaki Kojiro learned the secret technique of the Tsubame Gaeshi on Kintai Bridge. There are many foreigners because the Iwakuni US military base is nearby. I recommend going a little further in the future, but the road behind Iwakuni Station on the Shinkansen line when the cherry blossoms are falling. It is as beautiful as a cherry blossom tunnel of falling cherry blossoms.

A part of the balustrade (handrail) that was used on the Kintai Bridge for 50 years is on display near the front desk. This is the local business hotel "City Hotel Ando". It's not a new hotel, but it's a simple hotel near the station. Breakfast needs to be reserved the day before, but it's reasonably priced at "600 yen". The key 🔑 is inserted and twisted, which is a rare system. Iwakuni Station is easily accessible by public transportation such as buses, and is a great place to keep as a base for sightseeing. It is located 190m from "JR Iwakuni Station". "City Hotel Ando" 2-3-8 Marifu-cho, Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture 740-0018 #Yamaguchi #Iwakuni #YamaguchiTourism #YamaguchiTrip #BusinessHotel #Hotel #IwakuniHotel #AccommodationReview

#AutumnFoliage Autumn leaves color the park known as the Kamakura of the West This park is adjacent to Kikko Park, the former residence of the lord of Iwakuni, Yoshikawa, and was named after its beautiful autumn leaves. Combined with the appearance of the neighboring Yoshikawa family graveyard, it is also known as the Kamakura of the West. In late autumn, fallen ginkgo leaves spread like a carpet on the ground.

Irori Sanzoku is a restaurant that is well known to all Yamaguchi residents. Many people have probably gone there on a drive after getting their driver's license. In fact, it's not a theme park, but a restaurant. It was also featured in the Prefectural Show. 📺️❇️ As you can see in the photo, the park is spacious and you can walk around and sightsee. There is even a Buddha statue. When you come here, everyone eats Sanzoku Yaki🍗 + Sanzoku Musubi🍙‼ ️Even just the rice balls will fill you up. It's right after you get off at Kuga Interchange. Please give it a try😊 #Irori Sanzoku #YamaguchiPrefecture

Address: Japan, 741-0081 Yamaguchi, Iwakuni, Yokoyama, 2 Chome-4. Getting there: You can take bus and stop at Kintaikyo bus stop. The gate is just around 5 minutes from the bus stop. Highlights: This Nagayamon gate belongs to a former samurai residence of the Kagawa family. The Kagawa family is one of the five elders of the Iwakuni domain. Because the residence is still used, only the gate can be viewed. The gate is believed to have been built in 1693, and has been well maintained.😬 It is a really fine gate. Although visitors are not allowed to go in the residence, I can already feel the history from touring around the gate and residence. Opening hours: 9.30am to 4.30pm daily Admission fee: free of charge #bucketlistreboot #traveljapan #culturewalk

Address: 2 Chome-10-27 Yokoyama, Iwakuni, Yamaguchi 741-0081, Japan. Getting there: The Iwakuni Art Museum is just located opposite to the famous Kikko Park in Iwakuni city. Highlights: The Iwakuni Art Museum also formerly known as the Kashiwabara Museum. This museum displays an art collection that includes glassware, samurai armor, ceramics and the furniture of Iwakuni's feudal lords. It is named after the family who owns the collection. It's more of a history museum with artifacts, but they're showcasing the artisans' mastery of the craft rather than historical relevance to the area. This museum is almost mandatory if you want to have any hope of absorbing the history of the entire Yokoyama area. 🥰 Opening hours: 9am to 5pm daily Admission fee: 800yen #bucketlistreboot #traveljapan #culturewalk

If you're looking for a place to fill your stomach while sightseeing in Iwakuni, this is the place to go: Irori Sanzoku! Actually, Irori Sanzoku Kuga is divided into three stores, and the most recommended one is Torian 💁‍♀️ There are two recommended points 🚩They have a children's lunch 　　※Torian is the only place that has a children's lunch 🚩They're completely indoors 　　※The other two stores are half indoors or outdoors, so it's cold in the winter and you'll get bitten by mosquitoes in the summer lol If you're visiting Kintaikyo Bridge or nearby, be sure to stop by 💁‍♀️ #gw2022jp

The Kintai Bridge is a nationally designated scenic spot and is one of Japan's most famous wooden bridges. It is a popular tourist spot in Yamaguchi Prefecture. It costs 310 yen for adults to cross. From a distance, the arched bridge looks very beautiful. When you actually cross it, it is surprisingly high. Because it is arched, there is a difference in height and the steps are quite steep. There are old-fashioned souvenir shops on both sides of the bridge. #scenic spot #bridge

Kintaikyo Bridge is located at the Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. Its is reachable by bus from Iwakuni and Shin Iwakuni Station. aside from this bridge, other attractions available here are iwakuni castle, white snake museum, and others. They also sell more than 100 flavours of soft serve ice cream, so that we can relax and appreciating the view while enjoying the ice cream. #tripaway #tripaway

March is a good season for cherry blossom viewing. Looking back, I went to Japan to view cherry blossoms in March 2023. Here I would like to share my itinerary starting from Osaka and using JR as transportation. March is a good season for cherry blossom viewing. Looking back, I went to Japan to view cherry blossoms in March 2023. Here I would like to share my itinerary starting from Osaka and using JR as transportation. Osaka - Yuda Onsen - Iwakuni City - Yuda Onsen - Kurayoshi - Tottori - Himeji Castle - Osaka Because I like hot springs, I stayed in 5 different hot spring hotels this time and went to different scenic spots to enjoy the flowers. The most unforgettable one was the Kintai Bridge in Iwakuni City. Utsubuki Park near Kurayoshi and the Tottori Nichisei Pear Memorial Museum were also in full bloom with cherry blossoms and pear blossoms, which was a beautiful sight. There is a giant shimenawa rope weighing 5 tons in front of the Kagura Hall of Izumo Taisha Shrine. Tottori Castle Ruins and Hisamatsu Park are not crowded, so you can enjoy them carefully and slowly. Himeji Castle is too crowded and not as beautiful. One day, we had an oyster-themed dinner at Banshu Ako Onsen Hotel, which was very satisfying.

📍Location: Kintai Bridge in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture. ✨Reasons why we recommend it: It is said to be one of five bridges, and has a very unusual shape. The water of the Nishiki River, over which the bridge spans, is also beautiful. In spring, it is surrounded by cherry blossoms, and you can take photos that capture the season. At night, the cherry blossoms and the bridge are lit up, and you can enjoy a different atmosphere. There are also food stalls, so you can eat while walking around. There is also a castle on top of the mountain, which can be reached by ropeway or mountain climbing. #Spring0yentrip #Domestictravel #KintaiBridge

📍Location: Irori Sanzoku is located in Nishiki-cho, Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. It is on the border with Shimane Prefecture. ✨Reasons we recommend it: Sanzoku-yaki, chicken skewers, is amazing in both taste and appearance. The Yama-sauce sauce that is poured over the Sanzoku-yaki is delicious and can be bought as a souvenir. There are also many other delicious foods such as udon, gyoza, and rice balls. 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: The world view created by the lanterns, pond, etc. is very interesting. #Spring0yenTrip#Gourmet #DomesticTrip #Spring0yenTrip

#springwander Located in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, "Kintaikyo" is a wooden bridge with five rows over the Nishiki River in Yamaguchi prefecture. Its history is old, and since it was first built in 1673, it has been completed in 2014 after several disasters. The bridge with beautiful supple arches is also counted as one of the "three famous bridges in Japan".

This is a shop located deep in the mountains of Yamaguchi! These big bomb rice balls and meat on skewers are popular! You can eat them in a kotatsu in the winter! There are various shops and photo spots around, so the waiting time wasn't painful! Be sure to check out the night illuminations! I recommend waiting in advance and visiting while you're waiting! Please go and check it out!! 📍Irori Sanzoku Address: 1380-1 Kugamachi, Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, 742-0314 Opening hours: 10:00-24:00 #0 yen trip February 2025

Last month, I went on a trip to Hiroshima! First, I went to Hanabi in Higashi-Hiroshima to eat abura-soba noodles! It was so delicious that even I, who don't like greasy food, ate it all up (^^) Day 1 → Abura-soba noodles, Onomichi, Miraishin-no-Oka, drinking at a pub in the city Day 2 → Sightseeing in Miyajima, enjoying oysters and alcohol, staying at a ryokan in Miyajima Day 3 → Return to the city, Atomic Bomb Dome, okonomiyaki, Moved to Iwakuni and went to Irori Sanzoku. I rented a car to get around, so it was a trip where I was able to go to many places I wanted to go! #0yentripFebruary2025

📍Location: Iwakuni, Yamaguchi🇯🇵 Irori Sanzoku Kuga Branch (1380-1 Kugamachi, Iwakuni, Yamaguchi 742-0314) 🕰️Business hours: 10:00-22:00 Closed on Wednesdays *Reservations recommended! Located in the mountains, surrounded by nature, the atmosphere of old Japan is very relaxing. I visited around 5pm on a Saturday, but there was a long line and I was able to wait about an hour before I could enter. Not only was the atmosphere great, but the food was also very delicious, so I was very satisfied. #0yentravel2025February #Yamaguchitourism #Yamaguchigourmet #Domestictravel

🇯🇵 [Yamaguchi] Photogenic spot! Tourist attraction! Kintai Bridge (^^) Photogenic spot! Kintai Bridge! (^^) A beautiful wooden bridge (famous spot) with five arches built by Hiroyoshi Yoshikawa in 1673! It is 193.3m long and 5m wide and was built using timber frame techniques, and is said to be one of the three most famous bridges in Japan (^^) As the name "Nishiki" suggests, you can enjoy colorful scenery throughout the seasons, such as cherry blossoms in spring, night views of cormorant fishing and fireworks in summer, autumn leaves in the natural forest of Shiroyama, and snow-covered scenery in winter (^^) [Location] Iwakuni Yokoyama, Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture #0 yen trip February 2025

"Irori Sanzoku" in Yamaguchi Prefecture is a restaurant with an atmosphere that makes you feel as if you have wandered into the world of a fairy tale. With thatched roofs and rows of paper lanterns, it is an exciting spot that feels just like a "bandit's hideout". The specialty is "Sanzoku Yaki" (extra large chicken thighs on the bone) grilled over charcoal, and "Sanzoku Musubi" which is full of fillings and is very popular. It is very popular with locals and tourists alike, and has been frequently featured on TV recently, so it is so popular that it is crowded on weekends and holidays! At night, it is lit up, creating an even more fantastical atmosphere. It is a famous spot unique to Yamaguchi where you can enjoy a dining experience that feels like a theme park. 🕰️Business hours: 10:00-24:00 (varies by store) 🏖️Atmosphere/facilities: It feels like you've entered the world of fairy tales, with a large tatami room and hearth 📍Location: Shuto-cho, Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture (Kuka store is famous) 💰Price per person: Sanzoku-yaki from 1,200 yen, Sanzoku-musubi from 600 yen If you visit Yamaguchi, be sure to try the hearty Sanzoku cuisine at Irori Sanzoku! #0yentravelFebruary2025

Iwakuni is a relatively unpopular tourist spot in Yamaguchi, and Kintai Bridge is even more so. With fewer tourists, you can appreciate its beauty more carefully. This is one of the three most famous bridges in Japan. It is made of cypress, chestnut, zelkova and other woods. When it was built in 1673, the goal was to create a bridge that would not collapse. Unexpectedly, it was damaged by a typhoon in 1950. In 1953, it was rebuilt using the original design and foundation, restoring this beautiful five-arch bridge that is 193 meters long and located on the Jinchuan River. Walking on it, you can hear the sound of wood rubbing against each other, and it is not easy to walk up and down the slope along the arch. You can go to Yoshika Park nearby to see the fountain and take a walk. You can also overlook the restored Iwakuni Castle on the mountain and take a cable car to visit. Both sides of Kintai Bridge are also famous spots for cherry blossom viewing during the cherry blossom season. 📍Address: 〒741-0062 Iwakuni, Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture #Good Places to Go in January 2025

Overview Kintai Bridge in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture is a beautiful wooden bridge that is counted among the three most famous bridges in Japan. The five arches are spectacular, and it has been designated as a national scenic spot. In spring, you can enjoy the magnificent view of the cherry blossoms in full bloom. Recommended points * The bridge, made entirely of timber without using any nails, is spectacular! * In spring, you can enjoy the magnificent view of the cherry blossoms in full bloom! * There are plenty of tourist spots in the surrounding area, such as Kikko Park and Iwakuni Castle! Here's what's amazing about Kintai Bridge! * The third feudal lord, Hiroyoshi Yoshikawa, saw the bridge being washed away by floods many times, and came up with the idea to build a bridge that would not be washed away. * A rare wooden bridge built using the best technology of the time, even on a global scale. ~ ...

Located in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Irori Sanzoku is a unique restaurant where you can enjoy traditional Japanese culture and hearty cuisine. Its unique atmosphere and hearty cuisine are loved by many tourists and locals. Recommended points ・ Unique atmosphere: The restaurant is modeled after a traditional Japanese house and is decorated with gorgeous decorations like a theme park. It is especially lit up at night, creating a fantastic atmosphere. ・ Hearty cuisine: The specialty "Sanzoku Yaki" and "Sanzoku Musubi" are popular dishes with plenty of volume. The aroma of young chicken grilled over charcoal is exceptional. Recommended menu * Sanzoku Yaki: A dish of young chicken thigh meat grilled over charcoal. It is characterized by a crispy outside and juicy inside. 1,100 yen * Sanzoku Musubi: A hearty dish of a large rice ball filled with pickled plums and salmon. 400 yen * Sanzoku Udon: Chewy udon noodles mixed with Sanzoku-yaki sauce create a unique flavor. 800 yen Irori Sanzoku attracts visitors with its unique atmosphere and hearty cuisine. If you visit Yamaguchi Prefecture, be sure to stop by. ~~~~~~Information~~~~~~ 📍Irori Sanzoku Address: 1380-1 Kugamachi, Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture 742-0302 Access: Approximately 5km from Kuga IC on the Sanyo Expressway, approximately 10 minutes by car Opening hours: 10:00-24:00 (last order 23:00) Price: 2,000 yen ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #Domestic travel strategy #Domestic travel

#Get a discount without relying on luck. Travel to #Kintai Bridge KINTAIKYO BRIDGE 錦帶橋, followed by Iwakuni Castle, located in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. Kintai Bridge is considered one of the 3 most beautiful wooden bridges in Japan, along with Shinkyo Bridge in Nikko and Saru-hashi Bridge in Otsuki. I would like to say that this bridge is very classic. I really like this kind of travel atmosphere. Then walk on to take the cable car to the castle. Look down at the beautiful bridge. #Buying tickets There are types that only cross the bridge and types that include crossing the bridge + cable car. Since you're here, go for both places. #How to get from Hiroshima to Kintaikyo Bridge and Miyajima Island for an easy one-day trip From Hiroshima Station, take the Shinkansen Kodama to Shin Iwakuni Station. It takes about 14 minutes. Then, take a bus / taxi to Kintaikyo Bridge. After visiting Kintaikyo Bridge and the castle, take the bus back to Iwakuni or Shin Iwakuni Station to return to Hiroshima.

Irori Sanzoku Kuga Branch 📍Location: 1380-1 Ichinotaki, Kuga-cho, Iwakuni-shi, Yamaguchi Prefecture Irori Sanzoku Kuga Branch 🕰️Business hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 10:00 - 00:00 L.O. 23:00 💞Reasons why we recommend it: A restaurant that's like a theme park! If you like rice, you'll love the Japanese-style restaurant's 🍴bomb rice balls🍙!! The chicken was big and all the dishes were filling!! There was no wait time this time, but it seems like you usually have to wait quite a while! #YamaguchiTourism #YamaguchiGourmet #YamaguchiTrip

2025 is the year of the snake🐍 There is a shrine that you should visit especially in the year of the snake⛩️ That is the "White Snake Shrine" in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture White Snake Shrine is famous as a power spot that increases your luck with money, and it seems to bring good luck with money, business prosperity, and longevity! There are many things with white snake motifs in the shrine grounds, and there are white snakes in the chozuya (purification fountain) and hanging lanterns🐍 You can also view the white snakes at the facility next to the shrine grounds, so you can get good luck directly from them✨ It seems to be in hibernation from mid-October to March, but when I went there in late March, I was able to see it moving! This shrine is located 8 minutes by car from Kintai Bridge in Iwakuni and about 40 minutes by car from Miyajimaguchi in Hiroshima. You can go there after sightseeing around Kintai Bridge or Miyajima, so it is a spot that you should definitely visit! Bring good luck to this power spot and make 2025 a happy year 😄 ~~~~~~Information~~~~~~ 📍Shirohebi Shrine Address: 2-6-52 Yokoyama, Iwakuni City Access: 10 minutes by car from Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport Visiting hours: 9:00-17:00 Admission fee: 200 yen ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #Domestic travel journal #Domestic travel

#chillandthrill Crossing the Kintaikyo Bridge in Iwakuni was like walking through a piece of history. Its five elegant wooden arches, spanning the serene Nishiki River, were a testament to timeless craftsmanship. I spent hours admiring the surrounding landscape, with cherry blossoms framing the bridge perfectly. This historic landmark is a beautiful blend of engineering and natural beauty. 📍Kintaikyo Bridge, Iwakuni #japan #architecture #yamaguchi #travel

🇯🇵Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture 📍Irori Sanzoku Kuga Branch 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: Irori, kotatsu, indoor seating available 💰Price per person: 1,000-2,000 yen 💞Recommended reason: Specialty Sanzoku Nigiri Famous in the Kinki region, Irori Sanzoku⛰️ A traditional and old-fashioned hut restaurant! Outside there are hearth and kotatsu seats, as well as a stream and a shrine🏞️ The specialty is manga-like young chicken Sanzoku-yaki and Sanzoku Nigiri🍙 It's quite voluminous and the taste is very satisfying❤️🔥 #0 yen trip January 2025