The 68th Iwakuni Festival

The 68th Iwakuni Festival

Event Overview

There are a lot of fun events, such as the wind band parade, Iwakuni Bayashi Sohan Dance, the White Snake God Sohan, the float parade, the opening of the shirohenbi mochi, and the performing arts competition (the previous night festival). The whole of Iwakuni city is intoxicated with the festive mood.

Info

JR Iwakuni Station → A short walk

Event Period

Price

Free

Event Category

Procession and Parade

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Iwakuni Castle ropeway first sunrise driving

Below you can see the Yoshika Park, and beyond that, you can see the Meishatsu Nishibibashi and the Iwakuni city, as well as the islands of the Seto Inland Sea on a good day. You can go up to Shiroyama by walking, but on the ropeway it takes 3 minutes to the summit station. On the day, the ropeway runs from 6:30. Image courtesy: Iwakuni Tourism Promotion Division

A brocade bridge

The Ukai, which is held against the backdrop of the Nishibashi Bridge, is a traditional fishing method with a history of about 400 years. 19-21 o'clock. The tour from the tour boat is all the more quaint. You can also enjoy lunch at the restaurant (another fee). Image courtesy: Iwakuni Tourism Association, a general incorporated association

Festival

The festival is held on April 29 every year around the Nishibibashi bridge, where the Jōjō-no-jō-no-jō, Nanjō-dōen, and Iwakuni-gun gun-gun performances are played out in an ancient style.

Kimono experience

Enjoy a kimono-wearing town walk experience. You can take commemorative photos in the garden of Saikōtei and at nearby sightseeing spots, and even ride a traditional rickshaw operated at Saikōtei—offering a charming, retro-style adventure.

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