Iwakuni Castle

岩国城 Iwakuni-jō

Although the original castle only stood for seven years, that was excuse enough for a reconstruction during the 1960s. The foundations of the original lie a short distance behind the new one; the builders apparently decided to move it closer to the cliff for scenic purposes. Inside the castle is a small historical museum.

• museum
• history

Getting there

about a five-minute walk from the cable-car station on Shiro-yama

Hours

Daily 09:00-16:30

Price

¥260

Website

kankou.iwakuni-city.net (opens in a new tab)