Iwakuni
in Iwakuni Shi of Yamaguchi, Japan

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
34.163 and 132.220 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 34° 9' 46" and E 132° 13' 12"
Currency and Currency Code:
Yen - JPY
Spoken languages:
Japanese
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 05:48 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:01 am and 6:29 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-31.107 and -50.921 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Mostardas
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Japan in Eastern Asia

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Japan.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Japan. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Discover Iwakuni

Iwakuni in Iwakuni Shi (Yamaguchi) with it's 104,004 citizens is a city in Japan about 436 mi (or 702 km) west of Tokyo, the country's capital city.

Local time in Iwakuni is now 05:48 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 10 airports in the vicinity of Iwakuni, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Hiroshimanishi Airport in a distance of 18 mi (or 29 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Japan is Itsukushima Shinto Shrine in a distance of 11 mi (or 18 km), North-East. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Otake, Hatsukaichi, Yanai, Etajima and Hiroshima. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 51 °F

Morning Temperature 9°C / 49 °F
Evening Temperature 11°C / 51 °F
Night Temperature 11°C / 53 °F
Chance of rainfall 44%
Air Humidity 81%
Air Pressure 1017 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Heavy intensity rain

Friday, 29th of March 2024

18°C (64 °F)
14°C (58 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

16°C (60 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

16°C (60 °F)
14°C (58 °F)
Broken clouds, light breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

(RYOKAN) Kintaikyo Onsen Iwakuni Kokusai Kanko Hotel

Address
2,3 mi
1 1 7, Iwakuni, Iwakuni city, Yamaguchi 741 0062, Japan.
7410062 IWAKUNI SHI
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Hangetsuan

Address
2,2 mi
1 17 27, IWAKUNI, IWAKUNI SHI, YAMAGUCHI, 741 0062, JAPAN.
7410062 Iwakuni,Iwakunishi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Miharaya

Address
2,1 mi
2 16 6, IWAKUNI, IWAKUNI SHI, YAMAGUCHI, 741 0062, JAPAN.
7410062 Iwakuni Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Shiratame Ryokan

Address
2,4 mi
1 5 16, Iwakuni, Iwakuni city, Yamaguchi 741 0062, Japan.
7410062 Iwakuni,Iwakunishi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Iwakuni Plaza Hotel

Address
0,5 mi
2 9 30, MARIFUMACHI, IWAKUNI SHI, YAMAGUCHI, 740 0018, JAPAN.
7400018 Iwakuni Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Green Rich Hotel Iwakuni Ekimae

Address
0,5 mi
2 5 21, Marifu machi, Iwakuni city, Yamaguchi 740 0018, Japan.
7400018 Iwakunishi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel Alpha 1 Iwakuni

Address
0,7 mi
4 8 2, MARIFUMACHI, IWAKUNI SHI, YAMAGUCHI, 740 0018, JAPAN.
7400018 Iwakuni Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


(RYOKAN) Business Ryokan Rikyu

Address
0,8 mi
4 13 16, MOTOMACHI, IWAKUNI SHI, YAMAGUCHI, 740 0012, JAPAN.
7400012 Iwakuni Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Hotel AZ Yamaguchi Iwakuni

Address
1,5 mi
2 6 30, SHIMMINATOMACHI, IWAKUNI SHI, YAMAGUCHI, 740 0002, JAPAN.
7400002 Iwakuni Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


(RYOKAN) Iwakuni Kokusai Lanko Hotel Annex Kaikatei

Address
2,6 mi
1 3 9, Yokoyama, Iwakuni city, Yamaguchi 741 0081, Japan.
7410081 Iwakuni Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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岩徳線キハ47形 西岩国駅発着 JR-West KiHa47 series DMU

Published: March 11, 2014
Length: 51:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: nek0mask55

徳山発岩国行きワンマン普通列車が、レトロな駅舎が残る西岩国駅1番線に発着する。 West Japan Railway Gantoku Lines local train at Nishi-Iwakuni station, Yamaguchi...


錦川鉄道NT3000形 西岩国駅到着 Nishikigawa Railway

Published: March 11, 2014
Length: 31:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: nek0mask55

錦川清流線からJR岩徳線に乗入れた岩国行きワンマン普通列車。 Nishikigawa Railway Nishikigawa Seiryū Line NT-3000 series DMU arrival at Nishi-Iwakuni station, Yamaguchi...


超至近距離で見れました スポットインと戦闘機パイロットの表情 VMFA(AW)-242

Published: May 09, 2009
Length: 21:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: koujisasa

2009年 岩国基地フレンドシップデーにて撮影 VMFA(AW)-242 Pilot after demo flight MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day 2009 in Japan.


岩国空港バス Iwakuni Airport Bus

Published: March 11, 2014
Length: 45:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: nek0mask55

車体に錦帯橋と全日空の飛行機がラッピングがされたいわくにバスの岩国駅経由交通局行きがターミナルビル前から出発する。 City access bus depart...


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Published: December 16, 2010
Length: 01:17 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: WPRI

Lance Cpl. Elissa Knott sends family in Massachusetts holiday greetings from Iwakuni, Japan.


岩国城ロープウェーで山頂 へ 岩国パノラマ、からくり時計 山口県

Published: August 28, 2014
Length: 29:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: うまもん㈱漬物工房 umamoncojp

岩国城ロープウェーで山麓駅から山頂に行きました。山麓駅にはコカコーラの看板の上にうまもん漬物工房看板が設置されています。山頂には、...


海上自衛隊 岩国航空基地祭 2014 Part07 (JMSDF IWAKUNI AIR BASE Festival)

Published: September 17, 2014
Length: 25:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Video Diary from Hiroshima

2014.9.14に開催された、山口県岩国市の海上自衛隊 岩国航空基地祭の様子です。Part 07は 海上自衛隊 哨戒機 P-3C の展示場所までです。 JMSDF (Japan...


MH-53E Seadragon Taxiback 2008岩国基地祭

Published: September 14, 2008
Length: 04:54 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: chippydesu

2008年岩国基地祭にて。体験搭乗を終え戻ってきたところです。途中VMFA-121の機体が降りてきたのですがエアバンを聞き逃して気付きませんでした...


山口県岩国市(玖珂&周東)在住のボーカルユニットLEGACYさんでバラード曲「Perfect Man」

Published: November 24, 2013
Length: 20:29 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: kamitaka Katsuhiko

山口県岩国市(玖珂&周東)在住の ボーカルユニットLEGACYさんで バラードのカバー曲「Perfect Man」 山口県岩国市で撮影(iPhone5で撮影) アプリを使って...


'09年岩国フレンドシップデー AV-8B Harrier Level III Demo Vol1

Published: May 07, 2009
Length: 09:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: tamekich

'09年岩国フレンドシップデーにおける AV-8B Harrier Level III Demoの様子です。 旅行記は http://blog.livedoor.jp/heikichi0317/archives/51345546.html 動画集は...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Kuga District, Yamaguchi

Kuga District, Yamaguchi is a district located in Yamaguchi, Japan. As of 2005 Census, the district has an estimated population of 6,442. The total area is 10.56 km². The district has one town. Waki

Located at 34.1895, 132.212 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts in Yamaguchi Prefecture

Kintai Bridge

The Kintai Bridge is a historical wooden arch bridge, in the city of Iwakuni, in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. The bridge was built in 1673, spanning the Nishiki River in a series of five wooden arches. The bridge is located on the foot of Mt. Yokoyama, at the top of which lies Iwakuni Castle.

Located at 34.1676, 132.178 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Places of Scenic Beauty, Bridges in Japan, Visitor attractions in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Buildings and structures in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Transport in Yamaguchi Prefecture

Iwakuni Junior College

Iwakuni Junior College is a private junior college in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi, Japan. The school was established in 1971 as a women's junior college. In 1998 it became coeducational.

Located at 34.1403, 132.206 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1971, Private universities and colleges in Japan, Universities and colleges in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japanese junior colleges

Waki Station

Waki Station is a railway station in Waki, Kuga District, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 34.2043, 132.227 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Sanyō Main Line

Iwakuni Station

Iwakuni Station is a railway station in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 34.1719, 132.226 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Sanyō Main Line

Minami-Iwakuni Station

Minami-Iwakuni Station is a railway station in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 34.1349, 132.205 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Sanyō Main Line

Nishi-Iwakuni Station

Nishi-Iwakuni Station is a railway station on the Gantoku Line in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi, Japan, operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West).

Located at 34.1628, 132.195 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Yamaguchi Prefecture

Kawanishi Station (Yamaguchi)

Kawanishi Station is a train station in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 34.1566, 132.177 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Yamaguchi Prefecture

Districts of the same city

These districts belong to Iwakuni.

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Iwakuni, إواكوني, ایواکونی، یاماگوچی, Ngàm-koet-sṳ, Ivakuni, איוואקוני, IWK, 岩国市, 岩国, ივაკუნი, 이와쿠니 시, Iwakuni-chhī, Ивакуни, Івакуні, 岩國市