Iwakuni / Yanai

Top Things to do

• Kikko Park

  4.0

  169 Reviews

  Yamaguchi Pref. Iwakunishi Yokoyama

  Kikko Park is a multi-function park on what was formerly the site of the residence of the Kikkawa family who were the rulers of the Iwakuni Domain, and also the site of the former Yamaguchi Prefectural Iwakuni Upper Secondary School; it has been selected for inclusion in a list of the “Top 100 Most Historic Parks in Japan.” Several buildings of historical importance are located in or near the Park, including the Kikko Shrine, the Ema-do hall “Kin-un-kaku” (a shrine building where votive pictures are hung), and the Mekata Family residence (an Edo period samurai family home), which has been designated as a National Important Cultural Property. The Park is a wonderful place to view seasonal flowers and tree foliage. Kikko Park is around 20 minutes by bus from Iwakuni Station on the JR Sanyo Main Line.

• Iwakuni Castle Ropeway

  4.0

  143 Reviews

  Yamaguchi Pref. Iwakunishi Yokoyama

  The Iwakuni Castle Ropeway runs from in front of Kikko Park in Yokoyama, Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, up to the summit of Shiroyama at a height of about 200 meters. From the window of the 30-person gondola travelers can look out over the former castle town and streets of Iwakuni, Kintai Bridge, one of Japan’s three famous bridges, and the Seto Inland Sea. The journey time is about three minutes one way. Dogs and cats weighing less than 10 kilos can be taken in the gondolas provided they are in a pet cage. At the plaza outside the mountaintop station look out for the mechanical clock which plays music at regular intervals. There is also a play area for children and an observation deck. It takes about 10 minutes to walk from the station at the top to Iwakuni Castle.

• Hotel and Resort Sunshine Sazanseto

  4.0

  78 Reviews

  Yamaguchi Prefecture Suwaku Oshima-cho Oshima-gun Kato Kawahama

  A resort hotel in Suo-Oshima Town, Oshima County. Soak your weariness away in the Katazoegahama Hot-Spring while looking out at the picturesque scenery of the Seto Inland Sea. The suites and superior-twin rooms include outdoor baths located on their terraces. Come get your fill of the resort feel with the onsite pool and meals loaded with the bounty of the sea.

• Musashi

  3.5

  61 Reviews

  Yamaguchi Iwakuni-shi Yokoyama 2-1-23

  A restaurant located at the foot of Kintai Bridge in 2 Chome, Yokoyama, Iwakuni City. They serve local fare such as Iwakuni-zushi as well as a variety of dishes like udon noodles, soba noodles, curry, and natural local sweetfish grilled with salt. Their soft serve ice cream is a local favorite; as many as 100 different types are available, from classics like vanilla and matcha green tea to unique varieties like fruit, vegetable, and mentaiko fish roe flavors.

• Roadside Station Sazan Seto Towa

  4.0

  53 Reviews

  Yamaguchi Pref. Oshimagunsuouoshimachou Nishigata 1958-77

  "This Roadside Station is located on National Route 437 in Oshima County, Yamaguchi Prefecture. The station offers information centers, rest areas, produce markets, as well as a restaurant where you can taste local produce and local cuisine including the fresh ""small sardines set meal"". There is also a shop selling ""Jakoten (fried ground fish)"" and ""Kaimochi (rice cake with sweet potato)"" for a limited period. The Roadside Station is visited by many people."

• Kaiten Memorial Museum

  4.5

  48 Reviews

  Yamaguchi Pref. Shunanshi Odushima 1960

  This memorial hall has exhibits connected to the kaiten, a torpedo shaped special weapon, built in the remains of barracks once used by former kaiten trainees and staff. Stone monuments are lined up at the entrance, and inside panels introduce kaiten history, and lives of those involved in it. There are around 1,000 items connected to the staff in the collection. There are also dioramas recreating the base, and films of the staff speaking at the time.

• Sasakiyakojiroushouten

  3.5

  53 Reviews

  Yamaguchi Pref. Iwakunishi Yokoyama 2-5-32

• Hirasei

  4.0

  37 Reviews

  Yamaguchi Pref. Iwakunishi Iwakuni 1-2-3

  A long-standing Japanese restaurant said to have been established in 1858 standing at the foot of the Kintai Bridge in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. Situated in a location with an excellent view of the bridge, this popular restaurant becomes swamped with reservations particularly during the cherry blossom season. Hirasei serves highly seasonal gozen meals and kaiseki course cuisine with a focus on local dishes such as colorful Iwakuni sushi and ohira (vegetables in a clear broth). The restaurant’s courses made with seasonal limited ingredients such as ayu, matsutake mushrooms, and fugu.

• Suo-Oshima Onsen Hotel Daikanso

  3.5

  43 Reviews

  Yamaguchi Pref. Oshimagunsuouoshimachou Komatsu 1656-3

  At this accommodation facility in Oshima County, Yamaguchi Prefecture, guests can enjoy the beauty of the Seto Inland Sea as all rooms have an ocean view. A special feature of the hot spring is the open outdoor bath from which guests can watch the sunset over the hills of the shore on the other side. Day use of the large bath is also available. There are many other facilities including an outdoor pool reminiscent of a pool on a ship deck, a footbath and tea lounge.