Hiroshima, Japan

Kintaikyo Bridge & Iwakuni Castle

Highlights of Iwakuni City Journey to Iwakuni and visit the distinguished landmarks of the Yamaguchi Prefecture. Embark on a scenic drive to the Kintaikyo Bridge. This historic wooden arch bridge spans the Nishiki River across a series of five stone pillars. In 1950, 300 years after its initial construction, it was destroyed by a typhoon; today, you will see the results of the efforts of the determined residents who painstakingly rebuilt the bridge using traditional, yet sophisticated engineering techniques, considered modern even in today’s world. Next, you will visit Iwakuni Castle. A cable car will take you to the summit of Mt. Shiroyama, 650 feet above the city and the Nishiki River. Built in 1608, the castle’s original structure was torn down by order of Iemitsu, the third Tokugawa shogun. The castle was left to languish for nearly 350 years before its reconstruction in 1962. Admire its Momoyaman architectural style before returning to your ship. * Demanding - Physically challenging activities, including extensive walks, hiking, riding, water sports, and high altitude activities. Activities by foot may contain difficult, unpaved surfaces and/or multiple stairs and steep inclin