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oovdub Says: One of Japans three most scenic spots. It was designated as a World Cultural Heritage site. There is an aquarium here but when i went in 2009 it was closed and said it would be closed until 2011. Other then that everything else is worth seeing, Alot of steps but as i have...
oovdub Says: I was told to check out 3 peaks but ran out of time while in the area, People i have met though that have been hiking here said it was a great place to go. Plan to go next time i am in the area. If your into hiking check it out. Tent camping is available but reservations are...
oovdub Says: Not sure why it's called 7 Falls, only saw 5, but those 5 were impressive! Alot of stairs though and once you get to the top go right through the tunnel and follow trail to where it Ts and if you go right up the never ending stairs (trail supposed to lead back to the parking...
avery78 Says: One thing to definetly do is visit the Kintai (Freedom) bridge. It's not very hard to get to, just ask around and you will be pointed in the right direction. From there you can also visit Iwakuni's castle.
Mr.Sparkle Says: Iwakuni is home to the Kintai-kyo, a traditional five-arched bridge that spans the Nishiki-gawa. The bridge is 210m and is held together with only clamps and wires, not nails. Sadly, the bridge had to be re-built a third time in 1950 when it was destroyed by Typhoon Kijiya....
kevarms Says: This beautiful bridge was first built in 1673, and not a single nail was used! It stood until 1950 when it was destroyed by a typhoon. The bridge was rebuilt a few years later, copying the original design. Unusually, the five spans all have stairs up and down rather than a...
yumyum Says: will cost you 300 Yen. Buy the ticket when you go over and don't loose it as on the way back they take off the coupon. There is a painting of the bridge on the ticket.It would be really pretty here during cherry blossom time.
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Rock Inn: The best bar in Iwakuni
rounder69 Says: A great Rock N Roll bar. Over 30 different beers from all over the world.The only bar in Iwakuni where they do not play that annoying karaoke or rap crap!Good crowd. Maybe 70 percent American and 30 percent Japanese, mostly girls. none
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lumardor Says: In Iwakuni, 666 baby!!!!!!!! I don't know if the Bronx is still open.Great place to hang out and drink a beer... the ambiance is great (it's not satanic you weirdo).. Just a rock bar... with great music! The DOORS!! and they have live bands sometimes on weekends. Anything...
96mr2 Says: Getting around Iwakuni can be easy. At the bus stop at the JR station there is English signs pointing you to the bus area for the Kintai Bridge and the Shin Iwakuni station they won't give bus numbers because all buses that stop at that area are bound for those locations....
96mr2 Says: There are numerous train stations in iwakuni. There is a Shinkansen station. There is the main Iwakuni JR station that is no where near the Kintai bridge, but at the main station you can swap trains to either the nishikigawa line or the ganto line. These both have other...
didier06 Says: There are 2 trains stations at Iwakuni. Shin Iwakuni for shinkansen and Iwakuni station for local train, both station are far from KINTAI-KYO and you need to take buses or taxis. From Iwakuni station take the bus "ICHISUKE" . Iwakuni station to KINTAI KYO 8H -19H Every hours...
kiwigal_1 Says: By Car Iwakuni is quite close to Hiroshima. If you go by car take the Chogoku Expressway to the Iwakuni IC. By Train The Sanyo Shinkansen line runs through Iwakuni and has a stop at Shin Iwakuni Station (Kodama Shinkansen trains). The rapid Shinkansen trains will stop...
kiwigal_1 Says: Every town/city/region in Japan is famous for something in the souvenir department. The best souvenirs ( omiyage ) to buy in Iwakuni is: Iwakuni Pottery - mainly tea ware.Anything to do with the Kintai Bridge or the White Snake . Iwakuni Sushi - they say it is a taste...
kiwigal_1 Says: Telephone code for Japan is: 81Telephone code for Iwakuni is: 0827When calling from overseas dial: +81-827
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Luggage and bags: If you plan on doing a lot of train travel when you are in Japan then I suggest that you decline from bringing large, heavy suitcases. Most train stations in Japan have huge staircases (often no lift) so lugging a big suitcase is not an easy task. I suggest a good backpack would be a good choice.
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Rainy Season is around June/July and rain weather gear is essential. I just use an umbrella but there have been times that I have got completely soaked!! I can't buy shoes in Japan so I have had to think carefully before I came about what kind of footwear to buy.
Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Most things you will need can be purcahsed here.
Updated Jun 24, 2004
kiwigal_1 Says: The Iwakuni White Snake only lives in certain parts of Iwakuni and is considered a natural treasure. It is one of the world's rarest snakes. I'm pretty squeamish when it somes to snakes but I went and took a look at them anyway at the little display in Kikko Park near Kintai...
hmm.. lemme see. Getting lost...
lumardor Says: hmm.. lemme see. Getting lost in Otake, at night with your gas meter on 'E', is quite an adventure.. there is practically NO escape! Hachigamene.. everyone knows that.. Isuzu beach is grungy, but nice to hang out with your buds at night and drink beer.... The levy.. Random...
kiwigal_1 Says: Autumn is a great time to visit Iwakuni as there are many beautiful autumn leaves around the temple. The best place to see the maple leaves is in Momijidani Park.
Vondell Says: Please explore the culture here. Do not be afraid to see different things and taste different foods. I have been to several parks, festivals and china factories (do not recall names). My fondest memory of Iwakuni was that I was able to take my son. The people loved to watch...
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This was my second visit to Iwakuni. I have first been here in 1993. You have to take a bus from Iwakuni or Shin-Iwakuni station (which both have a tourist information) for about 20 minutes to this......
I was stationed at MCAS Iwakuni for a year.
This is a festival I went to at the kintai bridge, Also known as freedom bridge.
IWAKUNI - YAMAGUCHI PREFECTURE
Iwakuni is a very pretty town, very popular with Japanese tourists. Although in Yamaguchi Prefecture it is actually located much closer to Hiroshima City than Yamaguchi City. The main attraction is...
During our stay in Hiroshima , we went to Iwakuni which is located 40 kms south of Hiroshima. There is a beautiful bridge with five steps arches called "Kintai-Kyo". It's unique because the original...
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