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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Iwakuni

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Iwakuni, Japan

Updated January 7, 2026
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Kintai Bridge. (Ken Spink/Atlas Obscura)

Iwakuni, Japan

Kintai Bridge

One of Japan's most famous sights, the bridge was originally built in 1673.

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Iwakuni Shirohebi Shrine

A shrine dedicated to the sacred white snakes of Iwakuni, whose albinism has been passed down for generations.

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Seiryu Miharashi Station

This train station has no entrances or exits for pedestrians, and exists only to take advantage of the area’s view.
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Kiezu-no-hi (The Eternal Flame)

In 806, Kobo Daishi began meditating on Mount Misen. The Buddhist monk lit this holy fire, which has been kept burning for 1,200 years.
9 miles from Iwakuni

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Itsukushima Shrine

This Japanese national treasure was originally built in 593.
10 miles from Iwakuni
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World's Largest Rice Scoop

This enormous "shamoji" means more to the people of Miyajima than just a way getting rice onto a plate.
11 miles from Iwakuni
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Hiroshima Peace Memorial

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.
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