Iwakuni Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan
About Iwakuni
As with much of theChugokuregion, the history of Iwakuni begins with the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600. The Iwakunihanchose the wrong side, and were banished to the wilds of western Japan as punishment. One family, the Kikkawa, built a castle to mark their new seat of power, but it was torn down by imperial edict only seven years later. Nevertheless, the feudal lords of Iwakuni continued to enjoy power and prosperity for nearly three centuries, surrounded by loyal samurai retainers. The Japanese Navy built a military air station in Iwakuni in 1940, which also marked its official incorporation as a city. After World War II, the air station was occupied by the Royal Australian Air Force; American forces began using it during the Korean War, and it became an official U.S. military base in 1952
Top Attractions in Iwakuni
Explore the best things to see and do in Iwakuni:
- ★Chōko-kan
- ★Friendship Day
- ★Iwakuni Art Museum
- ★Iwakuni Castle
- ★Iwakuni Festival
- ★Kikkawa Museum
- ★Kikko Park
- ★Kintai-kyo
Where to Eat in Iwakuni
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Hangetsuan
Where to Stay in Iwakuni
- 🏨City Hotel Andoh
- 🏨Hotel Alpha One Iwakuni
- 🏨Shiratame Ryokan
Iwakuni Travel Guide Sections
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