Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Iwakuni travel guide

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You're Going to Love Iwakuni

With a population of 104,004, Iwakuni is a must-see destination in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan.

When to visit Iwakuni

Iwakuni in August
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4507
1 night at 3-star hotel
Iwakuni in August
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4507
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Iwakuni in August, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 280 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Iwakuni, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.

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How to Get to Iwakuni

Plane

When flying to Iwakuni, you’ll arrive at MCAS Iwakuni (IWK), which is located 3 km from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Iwakuni is called Iwakuni Shin, and is located 6 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Iwakuni is to pick up a car hire from Osaka, which is about 306 km from Iwakuni. You’ll find branches of BEST KANSAI CAR RENTAL and Yesaway, among others, in Osaka.

Plane

When flying to Iwakuni, you’ll arrive at MCAS Iwakuni (IWK), which is located 3 km from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Iwakuni is called Iwakuni Shin, and is located 6 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Iwakuni is to pick up a car hire from Osaka, which is about 306 km from Iwakuni. You’ll find branches of BEST KANSAI CAR RENTAL and Yesaway, among others, in Osaka.

Airports near Iwakuni

HIJHiroshima
OITOita
MYJMatsuyama

Airlines serving Iwakuni

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,835 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
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Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,964 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (325 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,403 reviews)
Air China
Good (88 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,899 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Iwakuni

Hiring a car in Iwakuni

Expect to pay ₹ 98 per litre in Iwakuni (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,175 and ₹ 1,567. The most frequently booked car type in Iwakuni is Compact (Class Compact Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 9% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 98 per litre in Iwakuni (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,175 and ₹ 1,567. The most frequently booked car type in Iwakuni is Compact (Class Compact Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 9% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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