Iwakuni Castle

The nearby Kintai Bridge was originally a footbridge over the Nishiki River to the main gate of the castle.

Kikkawa was a retainer of a vassal of the Shōgun under the Mōri clan.

The Kikkawa clan held this castle and Iwakuni Han, which was assessed at 30,000 (later 60,000) koku.

A replica of the castle tower built in 1962 now stands high on a hill above the Nishiki River and the Kintai Bridge.

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