Iwakuni Castle completion guide: History, light points and transportation explanation
Iwakuni Castle, Yuyu, Yamaguchi, Iwakuni City, Yokoyamanoue, Yotsuta Hashihashi, Iwakuni’s representative tourist attraction. Approximately 200 U.S. castles and mountains, and since then the mountain castle has been known as a mountain castle, and the river has been used as a natural river. Main text general information, comprehensive history, transportation system from the light point.
History of Iwakuni Castle: Construction now underway
Built by Hiroie Yoshikawa
The history of Iwakuni Castle began in 1601. The military was active in the Western Army’s Mori clan, Yoshikawa Hiroie, in Iwakuni, Suo Province. Iwakuni Castle was built in 1602 by Hiroie Yoshikawa, the chief lord of the Iwakuni domain.
Iwakuni castle double layer structure. The construction of “Odoi” (earth protection work) was completed at the foot of the mountain, and the residence during the peace and peace period. Iwakuni Castle was built in about 6 years (1603 to 1608), it was a mountain castle with one troupe, a castle tower with three and four layers, and a Momoyama-style Nanban construction style.
Iwakuni Castle is used as a castle fortress with a topography similar to that of the Tsutakawa River, and the Shoki River itself is designed as a “natural fortress”. From Iwakuni Castle, the castle tower is in the center, the southwest side is the second outer fort, the east side is the north outer fort, and this outer area includes water supply areas and other attached buildings. The ten castle towers are shared within the castle, and there is a comprehensive castle tower inside.
Cause of “one country, one castle” law and law
Iwakuni Castle is also known as `Castle of Tragedy'' or `Castle of Misfortune.” Seven years after Kensei, in 1615, the Tokugawa Shogunate enacted the “One Country, One Castle” ordinance. Iwakuni Castle was removed by the law envoy.
At that time, the Iwakuni area was a branch of the Choshu domain (Mori clan), and the domain was not formally recognized. Therefore, the “one country, one castle” law was adopted seven years after its establishment. Besides this, in 1637 (Kane’aga 14), after the Shimabara Rebellion, it was completely destroyed.
Heavy construction of the castle tower in the Showa era
The current Iwakuni Castle castle tower was rebuilt in 1962. The structure is made of steel mixed with clay for firing, and when viewed from the outside it looks like a Momoyama Nanban style, but the location is different from the original castle tower.
The original castle tower was located at the east and south corner of the castle wall, and after the construction, the tower tower was located near the center of the castle tower, and the observation area was excellent. This decision is based on the travel considerations, and it is the most effective way to view the map on the map.
In 2006, Iwakuni Castle was recognized as one of the “Japan’s 100 Greatest Castles”, the most representative fort in Yamaguchi, and received national recognition.
Iwakuni Castle Ryoten
Spectacular view of the castle tower
A 360-degree panoramic view of Iwakuni Castle’s brightest point, the castle tower. Approximately 200 American high bird’s-eye view, 锦带桥和 Iwakuni castle town bottom of the eye, beauty and victory.
Haruharu’s Hikori, Jinjikai to see the island of the inland sea, and the island of the island of the sea. Of course, it is a season in which the maple blossoms bloom in spring and the red leaves fall in autumn, the beautiful natural scenery along the Tsuta River, the history and construction of the area are reflected, and the picture book is worth looking at.
The structure of the castle tower and the interior of the castle tower, the history of the rocky country’s history, and the introduction of the castle fort, as well as swords, armor, and other weapons and ancient documents. After climbing the viewing platform, one can see the beautiful scenery, and one can understand the history of Iwakuni Castle and the Yoshigawa family.
The perfect combination of the bridge
Iwakuni Castle and the bridge are inseparable. The castle town Wamido (owner’s address), which is the world’s most famous Gogong wooden bridge.
The view from the top of the bridge is Iwakuni Castle Castle Gate, the scenery is beautiful, and it is a hot spot. Of course, this is the season when the flowers are in full bloom, the bridge of the bridge, Iwakuni Castle, and the beautiful scenery that is like a painting.
Since then, the castle tower has been visited by visitors to the castle, the bridge is magnificent, the structure is unique to Bridgeliang, the flowing Jin River and the natural scenery of the surrounding area are harmonious, and the composition is very beautiful.
Riding a car, practicing aerial walking
The most common sight of Iwakuni Castle in the past was a seated car. The car in the park arrived at the mountain station, and the approximate demand was for a 3-minute aerial walk.
A seated lacquered car, a tatami bridge, a panoramic view of the castle town below the Tsuta River, and a magical natural beauty that changes with the four seasons. It takes about 5 minutes to walk to the main tower, and during the journey, there are still some remains of the stone citadel, which gives you a sense of history.
石墙和外偡遗迹
Preserved on a mountain barrel is a stone tomb and outer fort from the early Edo period. It is possible to see the appearance of the Sho-in Temple, the two-in-laws of the Wahoku-in Temple, and the scenery of the fortress at the time of its appearance.
The idea behind this is that the Seiin Shuen’s stone mound is a rare historical example, and the fort construction techniques developed over 400 years ago. The rough masonry is finely detailed, the construction method is visible at the time, and the castle is a great sight to behold.
Yoyoshimitsu Park’s connection system
Koreyoshimitsu Park under the foot of Iwakuni Castle. The park was built on the site of the ancient Odoi (earthen embankment), which is now a representative tourist attraction in Iwakuni City.
The park was scattered throughout the park, and the Kikkawa family’s family temple – Kosekiji Temple; the former school building of the Iwakuni clan – the Old House; and the White Snake Observation Hall dedicated to the White Snake. As I walked around Iwakuni Castle, I took a closer look at Iwakuni’s history and culture.
Iwakuni Castle Basic Information
Expansion time and cost
Opening time
- 9:00 am – 4:45 pm (stops start at 4:30 pm)
- Open all year round
Key vote
- Iwakuni Castle and lacquered car ticket: 560 yen for adults, 260 yen for elementary school students
- Iwakuni Castle, lacquered cars and tassel gate tickets: 970 yen for adults, 460 yen for elementary school students
*If you have any changes, please check the latest information from the official website.
Location and transportation
position
3-chome Yokoyama, Iwakuni, Yamaguchi 741-0081
Ride on fire
- It takes about 20 minutes to get to JR Sanyang Main Line Iwakuni Station, and then get off at the “Gin Station” station, and then walk about 15 minutes to the station.
- Lixinyan National Station (Shanyang New Line) Seat bus ride approximately 15 minutes
Self-indulgence
- Approximately 10 minutes from Iwakuni IC on the Yushanyang Expressway
- Parking: Several parking lots near the bridge (approximately 300-500 days/day)
lacquer car
- Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (15-20 minutes per session)
- Journey time: approximately 3 minutes
- It takes about 5 minutes to reach the castle tower.
Scenic spots around Iwakuni Castle
Zinc Square
One of the three most famous bridges in Japan, it was built in 1673 by Hirokazu Yoshikawa, the third lord of the Yuiwa Province. Five beautiful wooden bridges were constructed in the building, and the building was constructed with an unused screw.
Yoshimitsu Park interior construction
- Iwakuni Museum of Art: Exhibition of Japanese armored Japanese swords
- Iwakuni White Snake Museum: Visitors can visit the Iwakuni White Snake National Natural Monument
- Mekata Residence: Samurai Residence Site
- Kosekiji Temple: Yoshikawa family’s ancestral temple
Iwakuni Castle Town
Along the Tsutakawa River, the appearance of a castle town in the olden days is revealed. Old townhouse Japanese merchants are still on hold. Enjoy local delicacies such as Iwakuni sushi and Iwakuni rice cakes.
Iwakuni Castle tour information
Recommended tour time
Spring (late March to early April)
Iwakuni Castle is a famous place of victory. Yoshimitsu Park has around 3,000 bellflowers and lily pads, and at this time the association is holding the “Golden Bridge Festival”.
Autumn (early November to late November)
Autumn is the best time to watch red leaves. The red leaves and Iwakuni Castle on the coast of the Tsuta River are reflected, and the scenery is spectacular.
summer
“Tsuta River Water Festival” annual event, fireworks display, bright summer night sky.
Tour time
As a result, you can simply imagine the city of Yan, and the demand is 1 hour. However, it took about 3-4 minutes to complete the construction of the bridge and the Yoshimitsu Park. As you can imagine leisure time, you can understand the history of leisure time, and we can build it for half an hour.
Clothing and accessories
It is possible to take a seated car up the mountain, but to reach the tower, there is a first-step stone road to the castle tower. We wear shoes that are suitable for walking. In the summer, the sun is shining brightly, and the hat is a must-have.
Iwakuni Castle’s cultural scene
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Yamashiro Features
At the time of the construction of Iwakuni Castle in the early Zaiko Era, Hirahara Castle Fort, Wayama Castle Fort, and Castle Fort were the mainstream. Under this background, this complete mountain castle was built on a mountain in about 200 years ago, and is a rare example of a perfectly preserved castle fortress in the era of war.
Utilization of Jinchuan River is a natural river, it is fully utilized and the terrain is advanced in advanced defensive construction, representing the peak of fort construction technology. The castle was built in the 7th year of its construction, but since then it has been standing since then, and you can see the old days’ brilliance there.
Momoyama-style Nanban-zukuri Castle Tower
Iwakuni Castle’s castle tower was built in the Momoyama-style Nanban style, with three and four shared floors. Nanban-zukuri is a type of architectural style in each layer of Mingxiang Gaoyu and other building layers, and is also called Tang-style architecture. There are various types of castles such as Matsumoto Castle, Inuyama Castle, etc., and other castle forts.
Nowadays, the castle tower is heavily built, with a Momoyama-style Nanban-style appearance, and its unique appearance as a castle tower in Iwakuni.
Iwakuni Castle Yoyoshikawa family history
Hiroie Yoshikawa Yokanhara no Battle
Hiroie Yoshikawa, who built Iwakuni Castle, was the first samurai in the Koku era to the early Jiang era. The third child of Mori Motonari and Motoharu Yoshikawa is the third child of the Yoshikawa family in the Chugoku area.
During the War of War, the Mori family supported the Western Army, Tayoshikawa Hiroie was in the dark, Tokugawa Ieyasu was arrested, and the Mori family worked hard to ensure the safety of the area. As a result, the Mori clan’s land was 1,200,000 koku to 360,000 koku, and Hiroie Yoshikawa himself was also endowed with 30,000 koku in Iwakuni.
Iwakuni special status
During the Jiang Dynasty, Iwakuni’s territory was not officially approved as a branch of the Changzhou domain. Please note that Hiroie Yoshikawa’s actions during the war were observed.
After the beginning of the Meiji era, in 1871 (Meiji 4), Iwakuni Province was officially recognized as Iwakuni Province, but after that, the policy of establishing prefectures was that Iwakuni Province did not exist for several months. This stage is the history of the “ghost realm”, the original story of the elephant conquered Iwakuni Castle.
Modern Iwakuni Castle: Travel Area Exhibition
Iwakuni Travel Core Development
Iwakuni Castle and Bridge are Iwakuni City’s core tourist attractions. There are no visitors all year round, especially when the spring flowers bloom and the autumn red leaves bloom, attracting tourists from all over Japan.
From Iwakuni City, Iwakuni City, Iwakuni Castle Japanese Town Square Center Exhibition Tourism, the continuous improvement of the castle town’s scenery, various activities, promotion use, historical castle exhibition.
Activation special release
Iwakuni Castle’s various activities throughout the year. The spring “Gongqiao Festival” is a famous historical event, such as a famous cruise and black road trip, which is a symbol of the modern Jiang Kong era.
In the summer, the Tsuta River Water Festival is accompanied by a display of smoke flowers, the night sky is beautifully lit with smoke flowers, and the Iwakuni Castle is illuminated by the lights and lights, and the composition is a beautiful and beautiful sight. During the autumn season, the Iwakuni Castle Festival is illuminated at night, and visitors are invited to visit the Iwakuni Castle.
Fortress Seal and Collecting Activities
Iwakuni Castle Departure “Castle Fortress Seal”, a souvenir from a traveler’s trip. The castle fort seal is a commemorative item collected by visitors to the castle fortress, and in recent years, the castle fort has become a popular trend. Iwakuni Castle’s seal is available at the castle tower (not provided).
In addition, there is a seal of “Japan’s 100 Famous Castles Collection Activities” inside the castle tower. This is a tour of Japan’s 100 most famous castles, and Iwakuni Castle is one of the most important scenic spots of its representative, Mr. Yamaguchi.
Overview: Experience the charm of Iwakuni Castle
Iwakuni Castle was unfortunately still in existence seven years after its construction, but it is now a tourist attraction in Yamaguchi.您可以达到Shanghai拔禦about 200 American mountains, the food and drinks are covered with the magnificent scenery of the castle town; the Nanban-style castle tower of the Momoyama style; explore the many historical pasts, and understand the stories of the Yoshikawa family and Iwakuni castle.
Eternal history of Iwakuni castle, important facts in the history of Japanese castle forts: the use of the river, natural river, construction completed, solid mountain body; The Kawahiro family’s construction concept; due to the “one country, one castle” law, it was a tragic story of being under pressure. Since then, it has been the history of heavy construction and construction in the Showa era, and the success of Chengdu’s travels.
You can see the city of Iwakuni, the castle of Jinjiang Bridge, and the understanding of Iwakuni during the Jiang Dynasty. Iwakuni Castle’s four seasons are beautiful: spring sky is full of flowers, summer sky is green, snow is shining, autumn weather is red and yellow, and winter weather is white and snowy. I strongly recommend that you visit the temple with its history of eternal mountain fortress, and the charm of the experience.
When I arrived at Yamaguchi and Iwakuni City, I was able to build the general Iwakuni Castle and join the bridge. Climb to the top of the castle tower to enjoy the beautiful scenery, enjoy the beautiful scenery of Manbuyu Castle Town, and enjoy the local delicacies of Pinyu. Iwakuni’s Travel Association is full of joy.
