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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

Unusual Attractions in Iwakuni

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

Hatsukaichi, Japan

Itsukushima Shrine

This Japanese national treasure was originally built in 593.

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.

11 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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