Yamaguchi｜Standing for over 350 years, the Iwakuni Kintai Bridge is made entirely of wood and is a "bridge that will never fall down"

Iwakuni is a relatively unpopular tourist spot in Yamaguchi, and Kintai Bridge is even more so. With fewer tourists, you can appreciate its beauty more carefully. This is one of the three most famous bridges in Japan. It is made of cypress, chestnut, zelkova and other woods. When it was built in 1673, the goal was to create a bridge that would not collapse. Unexpectedly, it was damaged by a typhoon in 1950. In 1953, it was rebuilt using the original design and foundation, restoring this beautiful five-arch bridge that is 193 meters long and located on the Jinchuan River. Walking on it, you can hear the sound of wood rubbing against each other, and it is not easy to walk up and down the slope along the arch. You can go to Yoshika Park nearby to see the fountain and take a walk. You can also overlook the restored Iwakuni Castle on the mountain and take a cable car to visit. Both sides of Kintai Bridge are also famous spots for cherry blossom viewing during the cherry blossom season. 📍Address: 〒741-0062 Iwakuni, Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture #Good Places to Go in January 2025