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.
13 km · about 25 min drive
Yamaguchi, Japan · Asia
Waki works well as a base: 10 minutes from Iwakuni, 13km from Mount Misen (Miyajima).
Waki is a town located in Yamaguchi, Japan. With a population of 6,034, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Waki 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 Waki to your route.
Waki (和木町, Waki-chō) is a town in Kuga District, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2023, the town had an estimated population of 5,927 in 2684 households and a population density of 560 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 10.58 square kilometres (4.08 sq mi).
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Waki is located in Yamaguchi, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 34.2000 latitude, 132.2167 longitude.
Waki has a population of approximately 6,034 people, making it a town 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.
13 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
A sacred island home to the floating Itsukushima Shrine and its iconic torii gate rising from the sea.
14 km · about 25 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.
14 km · about 25 min drive
museum
A profoundly moving museum documenting the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and advocating for the elimination of nuclear weapons.
30 km · about 35 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.
31 km · about 35 min drive
museum
Factory museum offering tours of Mazda's assembly line and showcasing the marque's rotary engine heritage.
31 km · about 35 min drive
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