• Located in the Yamaguchi prefecture next to Hiroshima, one can find Iwakuni, a city overflowing with significant cultural and historical heritage. It is most known for the iconic Kintaikyo Bridge, one of the three most famous bridges of Japan, and one of the most famous wooden ones in the world. In the past, Iwakuni developed as a domain known for its cultural achievements and promotion of arts and industry. Under the rule of the Kikkawa clan, the Iwakuni castle town flourished and became the beautiful city that it is today. Cross the incredible Kintaikyo Bridge, stroll through the beautiful Kikko Park, pay your respects at the Kikko Shrine, explore the Iwakuni castle grounds, and participate in a seal engraving experience. Learn and take part in the history, culture, and beauty of this city on this 1-day guided tour of the Iwakuni castle town.

This tour will begin at Hiroshima Station at 9:00 AM. Your guide will meet you by the Shinkansen Gates under the Tourist Information sign. There are coin lockers available at the station if you wish to leave any belongings behind, but we ask that you show up a bit earlier to the meet-up spot if this is the case. From here you will depart to your first destination, Kintaikyo Bridge. Once you arrive at the bridge, your guide will give you a detailed description of the bridge’s history, along with its unique architecture. If the tide of the river is low, you will have the opportunity to approach the foundation of the bridge and look underneath it. You will then cross five arches with plenty of time to take pictures and admire the view from different parts of the bridge.