What this area is like
Kintaikyo is a wooden bridge of five arches over the Nishiki River, first built in 1673. Cross it to Kikko Park and take the ropeway to Iwakuni Castle.
Plan your visit
Buses run from Iwakuni and Shin-Iwakuni stations; it is an easy half-day from Hiroshima.
Choose your next step
Places to see in this area
Kintai Bridge
A five-arch wooden bridge over the Nishiki River, built without nails, with Iwakuni Castle on the hill behind.
- Access
- About 20 minutes by bus from JR Iwakuni Station, or 12 minutes from Shin-Iwakuni (Shinkansen).
- Hours
- Open at all times; lights off at 22:00.
- Fee
- Age 12 and over ¥310; elementary ¥150.
- Address
- 1 Iwakuni, Iwakuni, Yamaguchi
If the booth is unstaffed, put your fare in the toll box. A combined ticket covers the ropeway and castle.
How to plan your time here
- Iwakuni is about 50 minutes from Hiroshima by JR, so it pairs well with Miyajima.
- Summer evenings bring cormorant fishing under the bridge.
Information checked 26 October 2026. Plans are JapaLens editorial suggestions, not on-site reviews. Hours and fees can change; check the official page before you go.