Kintaikyo Bridge in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi

Hi there. It’s Mr. Wada back on duty. I would like to share our trip to Kintaikyo Bridge in Iwakuni City (Yamaguchi Prefecture) this time.

Kintaikyo Bridge in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi

Kintaikyo is an arch bridge in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. It was built in 1673, all by wood, no iron nails. Sounds cool, doesn’t it? Do you see a castle up there? You could go up (by cable car) to this castle as well. Tickets are available at entrance of the bridge.

Under the bridge.

Kintaikyo (entrance)

View from Kintaikyo

View from Kintaikyo

Mrs. Wada and her friend (jumping)

Kintaikyo

Kintaikyo

Exit. Why don’t you explore the otherside? You can re-enter to go back.

Access

Parking beside Kintaikyo costs 300 yen for a day.

1 Chome Iwakuni, Iwakuni-shi, Yamaguchi

Business Hours

8:00 – 17:00

Admission

Contact

0827-41-1477

Website

http://kintaikyo.iwakuni-city.net/en/

Kikko Park & Momijidani Park

There are nice parks across the bridge. Let’s look around the area. It’s got houses that the lord of Iwakuni (named Kikko) lived in, and also old junior high and high school buildings at this Kikko Park.

Map of the area

Kikko park

Kikko park

Kikko park

Kikko park

Kikko park

Momijidani Park is right next to Kikko Park. Leaves turn beautiful red in Autumn. The picture below was taken in early November. It was a bit early.

On the way to Momijidani park

On the way to Momijidani park

Castle

OK. Let’s call it a day.

Lastly

How do you find it? Kintaikyo Bridge is actually close from the Miyajima ferry port (a 30-minute drive). It would be nice to stop by before or after visiting Miyajima (like we did). I would like to go back for Autumn leaves sometime. Other seasons would be also good though.

See you around!