Iwakuni

Iwakuni (岩国市 Iwakuni-shi) is a historic castle town shaped by two eras of military presence — the samurai who walked the mighty Kintai-kyo bridge, and the U.S. Marine Corps base in the city today.

Demonstration for Palestine and Gaza in Iwakuni

Dear Supporters of the Palestinian Cause in Iwakuni,

We are excited to announce a peaceful demonstration in support of the People of Palestine, set to take place in Iwakuni over the next three days. This event is an opportunity for us to come together and raise our voices and the Palestinian Flag for a just and peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict.

We want to emphasize that this demonstration is intended to be a peaceful and respectful gathering. Our goal is to show solidarity with the people of Palestine and call for a peaceful solution to the conflict. It is crucial that we maintain a peaceful and respectful atmosphere throughout the event.

Important Guidelines:

To ensure the success of our demonstration and to maintain a peaceful environment, we kindly ask all participants to adhere to the following guidelines:

Peaceful Protest: This is a non-violent demonstration. We do not condone any form of violence or vandalism.

Respect for Law Enforcement: Please treat law enforcement officers in Iwakuni with respect and follow their instructions. Do not engage in confrontations with them.

Leave No Trace: Dispose of any trash responsibly and leave the demonstration area clean.

Thank you for your commitment to our peaceful demonstration in Iwakuni, and let us stand together for a better future for all.

In solidarity, eHalal Iwakuni

Iwakuni Halal Travel Guide

As with much of the Chugoku region and the history of Iwakuni begins with the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600. The Iwakuni han chose the wrong side, and were banished to the wilds of western Japan as punishment. One family and the Kikkawa, built a historic castle to mark their new seat of power, but it was torn down by imperial edict only seven years later. Nevertheless and the feudal lords of Iwakuni continued to enjoy power and prosperity for nearly three centuries, surrounded by loyal samurai retainers.

The Japanese Navy built a military air station in Iwakuni in 1940, which also marked its official incorporation as a city. After World War II and the air station was occupied by the Royal Australian Air Force; American forces began using it during the Korean War, and it became an official U.S. military base in 1952.

While the military base works to maintain good relations with the community, it's still a source of some tension — mostly noise complaints and a few ugly incidents with Marines stationed at the base. But its presence as a bulwark against North Korea means that nobody is exactly keen to see it go, either.

Tourist information

• JR Iwakuni Station - 岩国駅 - 1-1-1 Maribu-cho 34.1719419, 132.2255834 ☎ +81 827-21-6050 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 9AM Monday - 5PM
• Iwakuni Volunteer Tour Guides - 2-6-51 Yokoyama ☎ +81 82-41-1477 Opening Hours: March - Nov: daily 9:30AM Monday - 5PM

Travel to Iwakuni

Muslim Friendly Rail Holidays in Iwakuni

• JR Iwakuni Station - 岩国駅 | Marifumachi 1-1-1 34.171858, 132.225639 On the San'yo Main Line. It's about 45 minutes from Hiroshima by local train, and makes a nice onward stop after a night at Miyajima. The fare for a one-way trip from Hiroshima is ¥760. The city can also be reached from Hiroshima in about 20 minutes via Shin-Iwakuni Station, on the San'yo Shinkansen. However and the only bullet train to stop at Shin-Iwakuni is the all-stops Kodama and there are few hotels and restaurants around the new station, which is a long ride from the old station.

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• Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport IATA Flight Code: IWK, 岩国錦帯橋空港 - Asahimachi 3-15-1 34.145, 132.244167 - This airport reopened in 2012 after a 48 year hiatus. ANA operates Flights from Tokyo Haneda and Naha. The airfield was only available for use by the U.S. military. It's still a cause of some controversy, as residents have clamored for it to be converted into a public international airport. Other nearby public airports are in Hiroshima and Ube.

Travel on a Bus in Iwakuni

Buses run to Iwakuni from the Hiroshima Bus Center. Most overnight routes from Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka that are bound for Hagi will include a stop at Iwakuni.

How to get around in Iwakuni

The tourist attractions are all within walking distance of each other, near Kintai-kyo and the Nishiki River. Buses run from JR Iwakuni Station (¥240, 15 minutes) and Shin-Iwakuni (¥280, 15 minutes). A cheery cartoon map near the station makes it look like an easy walk, but the route is considerably longer and less direct than drawn. If you'd like to walk, though, head west on Route 2 from JR Iwakuni Station toward the Nishiki River.

What to see in Iwakuni

• Kintai-kyo - 錦帯橋 | Iwakuni 1-2 34.1675091, 132.1783727 ¥700 adults, ¥250 children. After the ticket office is closed, you're on the honor system to leave the admission fee in the box out front Only samurai used to be able to cross the arches of this long, magnificent bridge. These days and the river it spans has been reduced to a trickle, and anyone willing to fork over the admission can go back and forth as they please. The 210-m original was built in 1673 using only wood — no metal nails — but the present structure is a 1953 reconstruction.

• Kikko Park - 吉香公園 | Yokoyama 2-6-51 34.1701121, 132.1756017 Opening Hours: 24 hours A pleasant green spot on the other side of the bridge, with some flower gardens, large sprinklers for a soak on a summer day, and a popular Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossoms Spots|cherry blossom viewing spot in April. Expect to meet some chatty local residents here. The entrance to the park is overseen by a statue of Hiroyoshi Kikkawa and the feudal lord who directed the construction of the Kintai-kyo; the park was built on the grounds of the Kikkawa family home. There are two museums in the park for visitors interested in samurai culture and feudal Iwakuni.

• Chōko-kan - 徴古館 | 34.1710, 132.1770 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 9AM Monday - 5PM free A library with historical documents and scroll paintings.

• Kikkawa Museum - 吉川史料館 kikkawa shiryōkan | 34.170591, 132.17758 Opening Hours: Thursday - Tuesday 9AM Monday - 5PM ¥700 Kikkawa Historical Museum - Dedicated to the aforementioned family of warlords, and including some of their weapons.

• Nagaya Gate - 長屋門 Nagaya-mon | 34.1691, 132.1766 At the south end of the park, you'll see the dramatic gate and the home of the Kagawa family who were the Kikkawa's principal samurai retainers.

• Mekata Residence - 旧目加田家住宅 Kyū metaka-ke jūtaku | 34.170634, 132.1752585 also near the park - The Mekata Residence . The home of another family of Kikkawa retainers. (Don't try to enter either, though; they're still private residences.)

• Iwakuni Castle - 岩国城 Iwakuni-jō - 34.175256, 132.174231 about a five-minutes walk from the cable-car station on Shiro-yama ☎ +81 827-41-1477 Opening Hours: Daily 9AM Monday - 4:30PM ¥260 Iwakuni Castle =20100724 Iwakuni Castle 5262 56906 Although the original castle only stood for seven years, that was excuse enough for a reconstruction during the 1960s. The foundations of the original lie a short distance behind the new one; the builders apparently decided to move it closer to the cliff for scenic purposes. Inside the castle is a small historical museum.

• Iwakuni Art Museum - 岩国美術館 Iwakuni bijutsukan - 2-10-27 Yokoyama 34.1713582, 132.1747548 ☎ +81 827-41-0506 Opening Hours: F-W 9AM Monday - 5PM, to 4PM December - Feb ¥800 adults, ¥200 children Art and artifacts about samurai life, including some remarkable sword exhibits. The admission is a bit steep, but you'll find better English information here than elsewhere.

• White Snake Museum - 白蛇資料館, Shiryōkan - Imazumachi 6-4-2 34.163721, 132.2125475 ☎ +81 827-43-4888 Opening Hours: 9AM Monday - 5PM free, but zealous attendants tend to ensure that foreign guests make the ¥100 donation for an English pamphlet Dedicated to the white snakes that are native to the Iwakuni area (not the hair metal band.) As they are messengers of Benten and the Japanese goddess of wealth, an encounter with the white snakes is considered good luck.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Iwakuni

The ancient Japanese art of cormorant fishing (ukai) is a popular summer pastime; every night in June, July, and August, teams of fishermen in traditional dress use trained cormorant birds to catch fish. (The birds get to eat the small fry, but a ring around their necks keeps them from swallowing big ones.) With torches lighting the way, it's a memorable spectacle, and Iwakuni is one of the best places in Japan to see it due to the relatively smaller crowds. If you're not content watching from the banks of the river, you can join a boat (tel. 082-728-2877) for ¥7500 adults, ¥2600 children. Boarding is 6:30PM next to Kintai-kyo, and fishing is from 8-9PM.

Festivals

• Kintai-kyo Festival | Opening Hours: April 29 This is the busiest day of the year around the Kintai bridge area of Iwakuni, with more than 40,000 visitors. It's held annually on Showa Day, at the beginning of the Golden Week national holidays. The centerpiece of the festival is the mid-day Daimyo Procession, featuring a traditional dress march across the bridge; there's also food, festivities, and samurai demonstrations around Kikko Park.

• Friendship Day - 日米親善デー nichibei shinzen dē - Opening Hours: May 5 At the other end of Golden Week and the Marine Corps puts on a public air-show attended by up to 250,000 curious Japanese nationals. Follow the crowds out of JR Iwakuni Station for the best viewing spots.

• Nishiki River Water Festival - 錦川水の祭典 nishiki-gawa mizu no saiten | Opening Hours: first Saturday of August - Fireworks in the skies over the bridge.

• Iwakuni Festival - 岩国まつり | Opening Hours: third weekend of October A lively autumn celebration with food, a flea market, and goofy events like a public tug-of-war.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Iwakuni

The most distinctive Iwakuni souvenir is the ishi ningyō (石人形), a doll made from stones under the bridge. The stones, in turn, are made of smaller pebbles glued together by excretions from a species of cricket. (Honestly.) If you'd prefer not to creep out your children, you might omit the fact that the dolls are meant to represent the souls of workers who died in the construction of the bridge.

• Naka-dōri - 中通り - 34.1714044, 132.2228262 near JR Iwakuni Station A covered shopping arcade

Halal Restaurants in Iwakuni

Iwakuni's main claim to culinary fame is a special kind of sushi, which is made with a square mold — not rolled in seaweed — and has some special flavorings such as chrysanthemum.

Iwakuni has become renowned for having an insane variety of ice cream. Within this small courtyard there are no fewer than 3 different ice-cream stores specializing in unusual flavors of soft-serve. One has 25 to choose from, another 50, and the smallest yet most famous of the lot has a whopping 100 flavors of ice cream including such classics as blueberry, Chocolates, and garlic. You've probably seen this place on TV before, and if you haven't, well, you have now because the 100 flavor store plays the segment from their last encounter on loop on a monitor out the front. Loudly. The area is rather pretty and tends to attract a lot of stray cats (and if you're lucky, kittens) so feel free to let your inner child out for a bit and sit down licking ice cream whilst petting a happy feline. Joy. It's about 50 meters northwest of the bridge.

There are a few food tents near the bridge and Kikko Park, serving Hot Dogs, Chicken, and other summer favorites.

• Hangetsuan - 半月庵 - Iwakuni 1-17-27 34.166001, 132.1808518 ☎ +81 827-41-0021 Opening Hours: 10:30AM Monday - 10PM Lunch sets from ¥2500, dinner ¥4000 Built in 1869 to serve as an Officer's Club of the Japanese Navy, this restaurant specializes in ayu, a kind of sweet fish that's often caught by the cormorant fishermen of Iwakuni. If you enjoy the food and the atmosphere, ask about overnight lodgings.

• Kohama - こはま | Marinuno-machi 4-3-4 34.1726435, 132.2233814 ☎ +81 827-22-8044 Opening Hours: Daily 11AM Monday - 10PM ¥1000 Serves the finest dish of them all, Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Iwakuni

Iwakuni - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Iwakuni, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Iwakuni. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Iwakuni and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Iwakuni. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Iwakuni. Key components include:

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Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Iwakuni, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Iwakuni, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

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Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Iwakuni, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Iwakuni, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Iwakuni without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Iwakuni is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Iwakuni.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Iwakuni is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

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Muslim Friendly hotels in Hiroshima

Iwakuni can be easily visited as a day-trip from Hiroshima, where there are more plentiful lodgings. However and there are a few options in town.

• Shiratame Ryokan - 白為旅館 - 1-5-16 Iwakuni 34.1667856, 132.1790411 ☎ +81 827-41-0074 Rooms from ¥11,000 with breakfast, ¥17,250 and up with dinner Traditional Japanese rooms with a great view of the bridge. The seasonal seafood meals are excellent — they can even swipe a page from the Shimonoseki chapter and serve fugu with advance notice.

• Aki Grand Hotel Hiroshima
• ANA Crowne Plaza Hiroshima
• APA Hotel Hiroshima Ekimae
• Ark Hotel Hiroshima
• Benten no Yado Itsukushima Hiroshima
• Chisun Hotel Hiroshima
• Chizuru Ryokan Inn Hiroshima
• Court Hotel Hiroshima
• Granvia Hotel Hiroshima
• Hotel Sunlight Sapporo
• Ikawa Ryokan Hiroshima
• Intelligent Hotel Annex Hiroshima
• Oriental Hotel Hiroshima
• Sheraton Hiroshima Hotel
• Yamaichi Bekkan Hiroshima Inn

Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from Iwakuni

• Hiroshima is a short distance away, as is Miyajima.
• Yanai, a city to the east with the culturally important and Edo-Era Shirokabe no Matchi.

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