Kintaikyō, A Timeless Bridge with Breathtaking Elegance

Yamaguchi-ken, Iwakuni-shi, Yokoyama 2-chome

A stone and wooden arch bridge with five holes

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Introduction

Kintai Bridge is one of the three famous peculiar bridges in Japan, located in Yamaguchi Prefecture. It was ordered to be built by the daimyo of Iwakuni, Yoshikawa Hirokazu, in 1673. The entire bridge was constructed using a traditional Japanese joinery technique without the use of any nails. It is said that the craftsmen took inspiration from the Kintai Bridge in West Lake, Hangzhou, China. The bridge consists of five arches and spans across the clear waters of the Kinta River. The surrounding scenery of the Kinta River is picturesque, making it a popular spot to enjoy the beautiful landscapes of Iwakuni throughout the seasons.

Address

Yamaguchi-ken, Iwakuni-shi, Yokoyama 2-chome

Opening hours

Open 24 hours, the payment area is open from 8:00 to 17:00 (extended to 19:00 in summer). When the payment area is closed, you can pay and cross the bridge by yourself by putting money into the night payment box.

Transportation

Take JR Sanyo Main Line Iwakuni Line to Nishi-Iwakuni Station and transfer to a bus, or take the Sanyo Shinkansen to Shin-Iwakuni Station and transfer to the Seiryu Railway to get off at Kawaseki Station and walk to your destination.