scenic viewpoint
Mount Misen (Miyajima)
The highest peak on Miyajima Island with ancient forests, wild deer, and panoramic views of the Seto Inland Sea from its summit.
16 km · about 30 min drive
Yamaguchi, Japan · Asia
Iwakuni is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Waki, 16km from Mount Misen (Miyajima).
Iwakuni is a city located in Yamaguchi, Japan. With a population of 129,125, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Iwakuni sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Iwakuni to your route.
Iwakuni (岩国市, Iwakuni-shi) is a city located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2023, the city had an estimated population of 127,512 in 65182 households and a population density of 157 people per km2. The total area of the city is 873.72 square kilometers (337.35 sq mi).
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Iwakuni is located in Yamaguchi, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 34.1630 latitude, 132.2200 longitude.
Iwakuni has a population of approximately 129,125 people, making it a city in Japan.
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Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
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scenic viewpoint
The highest peak on Miyajima Island with ancient forests, wild deer, and panoramic views of the Seto Inland Sea from its summit.
16 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
A sacred island home to the floating Itsukushima Shrine and its iconic torii gate rising from the sea.
17 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
A Shinto shrine on Miyajima Island famous for its iconic floating torii gate that appears to hover above the water at high tide.
17 km · about 20 min drive
museum
A profoundly moving museum documenting the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and advocating for the elimination of nuclear weapons.
33 km · about 40 min drive
museum
Factory museum offering tours of Mazda's assembly line and showcasing the marque's rotary engine heritage.
33 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
The skeletal ruins of the former Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall, preserved as a haunting symbol of nuclear devastation and a call for peace.
34 km · about 40 min drive
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