Travel in Yamaguchi
Kintaikyo Bridge
Kintaikyo Bridge · 錦帯橋
Walk Kintaikyo’s wooden arches for views of both riverbanks. Continue to Kikko Park after crossing.
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Visitor information
Admission
Bridge return: junior-high age and older 500 yen; elementary students 250; preschool children free. No separate one-way ticket. Combined bridge/ropeway/Iwakuni Castle tickets: adults 1,550, elementary students 700.
Opening hours
Crossing is possible 24 hours. Ticket office normally 08:00–17:00, until 18:00 in tourist season or 19:00 in summer. When unstaffed, pay in the fee box. High water, heavy rain or strong winds may close the bridge.
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What to see at Kintaikyo Bridge
River views from the arches and park walks
Walk the wooden arches for riverbank views. After crossing, walk about another five minutes to Kikko Park.
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How to get to Kintaikyo Bridge
Take a Kintaikyo-bound bus from Iwakuni stand 1, about 20 minutes, then walk about one minute from the stop. Routes 11/21 via Muronoki cost adults 300 yen one way, 600 return. Check other routings separately. From Shin-Iwakuni, the bus takes about 15 minutes.
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Before you visit
Steps and weather-related access
The bridge has steps; rain or snow may make it slippery. High water, heavy rain or strong winds may close it. Follow official operating information and on-site guidance.
Questions about Kintaikyo Bridge
Can I cross Kintaikyo with a one-way ticket?
Individual tickets cover a return; there is no separate one-way ticket. After Kikko Park walks, cross back with the same ticket.
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Official sources
- Official Kintaikyo information ·
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- Iwakuni tourism transport information ·
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- Iwakuni–Kintaikyo routes 11/21 fares ·
- Current Iwakuni bus fare lists ·
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