Iwakuni / Yanai

Top Things to do

• Kikko Park

  4.0

  172 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.

• Kintaikyo Bridge

  Yamaguchi Pref. Iwakunishi Iwakuni

  Kintaikyo Bridge is ranked as one of Japan’s three most famous bridges, and is a wooden construction with five consecutive arched bridge that span the clear streams of the Nishikigawa River in Iwakuni City. It was built in 1673 by the Iwakuni clan’s lord Kikkawa Hiroyoshi. With a total length of 193 meters and a width of five meters, the bridge has been constructed using timberwork technique involving joints and coupling. Although it was swept away by a typhoon in 1950, it was restored in 1953. There are numerous opportunities to appreciate the scenery in all four seasons such as cormorant fishing during the summer and colorful changing leaves in the autumn, yet the blossoming cherry trees in spring are particularly beautiful, and the area has been designated as one of Japan’s top 100 places to see cherry blossoms.

• Roadside Station Sazan Seto Towa

  4.0

  54 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."

• Hotel and Resort Sunshine Sazanseto

  4.0

  79 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.

• Kaiten Memorial Museum

  4.5

  51 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.

• Mikawa MU VALLEY

  4.0

  36 Reviews

  Yamaguchi Iwakuni-shi Mikawamachi Nekasa 1564-1

  "This theme park in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture is on the site of a mine. The motif of the park is based on the legend of the lost continent of Mu, and the park is divided into 15 zones including temples and a mysterious lake. The ""underground hall"" created in the below ground space is used as a concert hall, and the building in the center ""Yama Hotaru"" is used as guide for general information, restaurants and shops, experience studios, and a large public bath."

• Nagisa Aquarium

  4.0

  29 Reviews

  Yamaguchi Pref. Oshimagunsuouoshimachou Ihota 2211 - 3 Nagisa park

  An aquarium in Suo-Oshima Town, Oshima County, Yamaguchi Prefecture. Located in Nagisa Park the aquarium shows fish that were acquired by the caretakers or caught in nearby waters by local fisherman. Adults and children visiting the aquarium can try feeling living sea creatures in the Petting Corner and Touching Pool.

• Sasakiyakojiroushouten

  3.5

  53 Reviews

  Yamaguchi Pref. Iwakunishi Yokoyama 2-5-32

• Roadside Station Pure Line Nishiki

  4.0

  12 Reviews

  Yamaguchi Pref. Iwakunishi Nishikimachifunotani 117

  "This Roadside Station is on National Route 187. Visitors can taste ""Konjac"" potato and ""Wasabi"" Japanese horse radish, specialty produce of Nishiki Town, as well as the a small konjac set meal in the restaurant. With a reservation, visitors can also experience making konjac. A rest area and information area are provided and station is visited by many tourists."