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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Iwakuni

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

Updated September 24, 2020

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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.

Iwakuni, Japan

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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Kiezu-no-hi

Hatsukaichi, Japan

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
The O-torii, 16 meters high, was rebuilt in 1875.

Hatsukaichi, Japan

Itsukushima Shrine

Japanese national treasure originally built in 593 CE.
10 miles from Iwakuni
World's Largest Rice Scoop - Oct 2015 by GGibberish

Hatsukaichi, Japan

World's Largest Rice Scoop

This enormous "shamoji" means more to the people of Miyajima than just a way getting rice onto a plate.
10 miles from Iwakuni
Atomic Bomb Dome

Hiroshima, Japan

Hiroshima Peace Memorial

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.
20 miles from Iwakuni
The Human Shadow Etched in Stone.

Hiroshima, Japan

Human Shadow Etched in Stone

An eerie reminder to the horrors of World War II.
20 miles from Iwakuni
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