Kikkawa Family Mausoleum

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A tranquil place where you can feel the history of the Iwakuni Kikkawa clan.

  • Historic Sites
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Highlights

  1. Ancestral mausoleum of the Iwakuni Kikkawa clan
  2. 51 graves of clan heads from the first lord, Hiroie, to the twelfth lord
  3. Tranquil atmosphere
  4. Located next to Iwakuni Castle
  5. A place to experience history

Basic Information

Address
1-256-2 Yokoyama, Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Yamaguchi
Access
・20-minute bus ride from Iwakuni Station on the JR Sanyo Main Line (bound for Kintai Bridge) → 10-minute walk from the "Kintai Bridge" bus stop ・10-minute bus ride from Shin-Iwakuni Station on the JR Sanyo Shinkansen (bound for Kintai Bridge) → 10-minute walk from the "Kintai Bridge" bus stop ・7-minute drive from Iwakuni IC on the Sanyo Expressway Show route
Op.Hours
Open 24 hours
Cld.Days
None
Fee
Free
INFO
The burial grounds are open for viewing at any time. However, please be mindful of the following: refrain from touching the stone structures, be cautious of falling branches, and do not enter the areas flanking the central pathway where stone lanterns are densely placed.
HP
http://kankou.iwakuni-city.net/bosho.html

Overview

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