Iwakuni Castle
Iwakuni Castle
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J -3PO
Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan156 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
I took the ropeway to visit the castle ruins. When I visit castle ruins in various places, I think that all castles are located in places with good views, and this castle ruin also had a wonderful view. Unfortunately, the three-tiered, four-storey castle tower was rebuilt so that it could overlook the city, but it was moved 50 meters from the original castle tower site, which is incomprehensible for those who love castle ruins. If you visit hoping for a view of the city, it won't disappoint, but if you're visiting to see the castle ruins... it's a shame!
Written May 13, 2024
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Owen L
Shanghai, China247 contributions
Aug 2019 • Solo
Got the combo ticket including bus and took a morning trip to mainly get a hilltop view of the city below. It is a spectacular view and a good spot for a picnic.
The castle had a few swords and many pictures of castles in Japan but the main attraction was the view of the bridge and cityscape below.
The walls and trails leading up were also lush and verdant. You can see the dry moats, wells and foundation stones. The site was chosen to guard against invasion and it was easy to quarry the stones from a parallel site. It guarded the river delta below.
The castle had a few swords and many pictures of castles in Japan but the main attraction was the view of the bridge and cityscape below.
The walls and trails leading up were also lush and verdant. You can see the dry moats, wells and foundation stones. The site was chosen to guard against invasion and it was easy to quarry the stones from a parallel site. It guarded the river delta below.
Written August 5, 2019
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mitch29685
Bedford, UK67 contributions
Feb 2015 • Friends
Most of Japan's castles aren't original and this is no exception.
It's full of some dusty old displays that, in my opinion, aren't all that interesting. However, the views from up there are great. It's definitely worth heading up to the castle, but I'd advise stopping there, enjoying the view out over Iwakuni and then heading back down. Don't worry about missing anything inside of the castle.
It's full of some dusty old displays that, in my opinion, aren't all that interesting. However, the views from up there are great. It's definitely worth heading up to the castle, but I'd advise stopping there, enjoying the view out over Iwakuni and then heading back down. Don't worry about missing anything inside of the castle.
Written January 17, 2016
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dgdeppen
Riverview, FL344 contributions
If you are living in Iwakuni, stationed there, or visting then you must go to Iwakuni Castle atleast once. It has a beautiful view and the surround area has small shops to browse.
Written October 2, 2010
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pollyoppy
Ormskirk, UK1,214 contributions
Sep 2019
We like these castles from the outside mostly. The walk up the mountain to this one was through the woods were there were warning signs for pit vipers but we only saw the signs once we got to the top!! So be careful where you tread! The views from the castle are lovely and you can get there via the cable car instead of walking.
Written January 13, 2020
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VoltageBallarat
Ballarat100 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
An interesting and attractive castle containing a display of a range of Japanese swords and other weapons. We recommend you take the ropeway (cable car) to the top of the hill where the castle is.
Written August 12, 2019
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Kris M
Iwakuni, Japan127 contributions
Aug 2017 • Friends
The journey itself is the path to get to the castle. Either walk up the moutain or take the rope way it is satisfying. Inside the castle are old suits of armor, weapons and the history of the area. There is little English so just take in the sites if you can't read Japanese. Climb up the skinny steps and reach the keep at the top. From here you can see all the surrounding areas around Iwakuni.
Written September 14, 2017
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Just-Julie-Cairns
Cairns, Australia869 contributions
Jan 2016 • Family
After walking across the fantastic Bridge we walked through the park to the cablecar to go up to the Castle on top of the mountain. As you leave the cablecar there is a sign pointing to two different directions both leading to the Castle. The pathway to the left leads you on a gentle slope to the Castle but is a bit longer than the pathway to the right which was quicker but steeper and had a heap of stairs. We took the pathway to the left and casually strolled along walking through the forest. The gentle slope was easy on our legs and you did not realise you were really going up the hill to the castle at all until you were there. The castle grounds show the stone base of where the original Castle once stood but when it was rebuilt it was moved to the current location so it could be seen from below and also gives a better outlook from the Castle itself. There are a lot of things to see in the Castle museum as you make your way up to the top for the wonderful view. As I love to visit Japanese Castles this was a must for me to see and I loved every minute of it!
Written April 10, 2016
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Keone K
Iwakuni, Japan25 contributions
Mar 2015 • Family
I stopped by with my teenage son in the morning, parking is easy, and the gondola ride up is nice. The gondola last trip up is around 4pm in case you are planning a late afternoon visit. The castle, surrounding grounds, and short walk from the gondola station are all very nice along with the weapon and armor displays. There is an option to hike up and down and there are several other historic/cultural places at the base of the mountain. I"ll be making another trip with my younger kids 6, 2, and 1.
There are places to buy food near by but the vending machines only had drinks.
There are places to buy food near by but the vending machines only had drinks.
Written May 28, 2015
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GGHolliday
Hong Kong, China5,170 contributions
Dec 2014 • Couples
Castle was rebuilt in 1962 after 350 years of history.
A short walk from ropeway station uphill to Iwakuni Castle. On the way, there was a big abandoned water well.
The castle was multi-storey with display of bridge models, spears, swords, guns, amour, guitar-like musical instrument, old handwriting on rolls and periscope on top level for panoramic city view of Iwakuni.
Not to miss the mechanical clock tower at summit of ropeway. At regular interval, the clock opened up playing old children folk songs and display of tradition cormorant fishing passed down from three hundred years ago.
Set tickets for bridge entrance fee, cable car ride and admission ticket to castle for 940 yen, available at Iwakuni bus terminal.
A short walk from ropeway station uphill to Iwakuni Castle. On the way, there was a big abandoned water well.
The castle was multi-storey with display of bridge models, spears, swords, guns, amour, guitar-like musical instrument, old handwriting on rolls and periscope on top level for panoramic city view of Iwakuni.
Not to miss the mechanical clock tower at summit of ropeway. At regular interval, the clock opened up playing old children folk songs and display of tradition cormorant fishing passed down from three hundred years ago.
Set tickets for bridge entrance fee, cable car ride and admission ticket to castle for 940 yen, available at Iwakuni bus terminal.
Written March 2, 2015
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There is no parking lot in the castle, so you can not go by car. You have 2 choices to go there. Take a ropeway or walk on the mountain path (about 2 kilometers) from the vicinity of Momijidani park.
Written June 13, 2018
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