Iwakuni, Industrial hub in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan
The Nishiki River flows through this southeastern Japanese city, which extends to the Seto Inland Sea with a population of 127,512 inhabitants in 2023.
The area became part of Kikkawa clan holdings after the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600, leading to the construction of Iwakuni Castle and its surrounding town.
The Kintai Bridge Festival occurs each April 29 at Kikko Park, featuring a parade where participants dress in samurai costumes to recreate feudal processions.
Multiple hotels near Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport provide accommodations with private bathrooms, air conditioning, and complimentary wireless internet access for visitors.
Local fishermen maintain a three-century tradition of cormorant fishing in the Nishiki River during summer months, using trained birds to catch fish.
Location: Yamaguchi Prefecture
Inception: April 1, 1940
Shares border with: Hatsukaichi, Ōtake, Hikari, Yanai, Shūnan, Waki, Tabuse, Masuda, Yoshika
Website: https://city.iwakuni.lg.jp
GPS coordinates: 34.16658,132.21883
Latest update: March 6, 2025 03:42
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