Iwakuni Castle

The four-story castle sits on Mount Yokoyama at 200 meters elevation, with reinforced concrete walls painted white and black tile roofing.

Built in 1608 by Kikkawa Hiroie, the original castle was dismantled in 1615 under the Tokugawa shogunate's one-castle-per-province decree.

The museum inside displays samurai armor, swords, and a detailed model of the Kintai Bridge, representing Japanese military heritage.

Visitors access the castle via ropeway from 9:00 to 16:45, with admission fees of 270 yen for adults and 120 yen for children.

The current structure, rebuilt in 1962, stands 50 meters south of its original location to ensure visibility from the Kintai Bridge below.

Location: Iwakuni

Inception: 1608

Founders: Kikkawa Hiroie

Architects: Michio Fujioka

Architectural style: Kara-zukuri

Fee: Yes

Made from material: reinforced concrete

Part of: 100 Fine Castles of Japan

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:00-16:45

Website: http://kankou.iwakuni-city.net/itn/zh-TW/iwakuni-castle

GPS coordinates: 34.17526,132.17423

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:50