Information & Referral
Crossroads Bldg #410
Phone Number: 253-4197
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
This program provides information and referrals to appropriate agencies on and off base, free coupons for commissary shopping, and free catalogs for mail order from U.S. companies. The Information and Referral program also maintains a database of local information including sightseeing directions, maps, restaurants and shopping guides, and cultural events.
Find out more about Japan in the Iwakuni area and more by clicking the links below.
www.hcvb.city.hiroshima.jpwww.miyajima.or.jp/english
www.westjr.co.jp/english
www.visitjapan.jp
PDF Guides to Popular Destinations
Places to Eat
Places to Shop
Alpark Mall
Diamond City Mall
Fukuoka Canal City
Marina Hop Outlet Mall
Toys 'R' Us
Yamaguchi Flea Market
Places to Have Fun
Amusement & Theme Parks
Aquariums & Zoos
Aquas (Hamada Aquarium)
Asa Zoo
Kaikyokan Aquarium
Miyajima Public Aquarium
Safari Land
Tokuyama Zoo
Camping & Hiking
Other Destinations
Places to Relax
Useful Documents
Wednesday, February 10 2010
9:00 am
Tsubaki (Camellia) Matsuri
February 10, 9:00 am - March 22, 5:00 pm
On the land of 25 acres, 25,000 camellia tree add the bright red color in this area. Tsubaki, Camellia, matsuri will be held during the blossom season in Hagi city. It will take 3 hours by driving to get to the Hagi city.
Wednesday, February 17 2010
9:00 am
Tsubaki (Camellia) Matsuri
February 17, 9:00 am - March 22, 5:00 pm
On the land of 25 acres, 25,000 camellia tree add the bright red color in this area. Tsubaki, Camellia, matsuri will be held during the blossom season in Hagi city. It will be a 3 hours drive to get to the Hagi city.
Wednesday, February 24 2010
9:00 am
Tsubaki (Camellia) Matsuri
February 24, 9:00 am - March 22, 5:00 pm
On the land of 25 acres, 25,000 camellia tree add the bright red color to this area. Tsubaki, Camellia, matsuri will be held during the blossom season in Hagi city. It will be 3 hours drive to get to the Hagi city.
Wednesday, March 3 2010
9:00 am
Tsubaki (Camellia) Matsuri
March 3, 9:00 am - March 22, 5:00 pm
On the land of 25 acres, 25,000 camellia tree add the bright red color in this area. Tsubaki, Camellia, matsuri will be held during the blossom season in Hagi city. It will take 3 hours by driving to get to the Hagi city.
Wednesday, March 3 2010
9:00 am
Yamaguchi Otakara Fair
March 3, 9:00 am - April 4, 4:00 pm
From March 3rd to April 4th, many cultural, historical facilities or sites will have special display in Yamaguchi City. At various locations they will have cultural events on weekends. Please check more details at Info.& Referral in Bldg. 410.
Saturday, March 20 2010
10:00 am
Kintaikyo Roofed boat ride
March 20, 10:00 am - May 6, 4:00 pm
During the cherry blossom season on Kintai bridge area, you walk through the area of blossomed trees and boat ride is the other angle to watch colorful scenery. This boat ride only runs on weekends from March 20 to May 6 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Twenty minutes ride fee will be charged.
Saturday, March 20 2010
11:00 am
Kiyomori Shrine Matsuri
March 20, 11:00 am - March 20, 2:00 pm
This Matsuri will be held at Kiyomori Shrine to remember the achievements of the famous general, Taira-no-Kiyomori. Traditional Japanese Court dance accompanied with music will be held at Itsukushima Shrine. This event will be held from 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 20.
Sunday, March 21 2010
10:00 am
Hana, Kou & Yuu
March 21, 10:00 am - March 21, 4:00 pm
Hana (flower), Kou (fragrance) & Yuu (playful) event will be held on March 21 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. in Yanai city. Along the White wall street in Yanai, historical houses or stores introduce cultural events. Entrance fee may apply to certain areas.
Monday, March 22 2010
1:00 pm
Miyajima Kiyomori Matsuri
March 22, 1:00 pm - March 22, 3:00 pm
Costumed Heike family will parade from Miyajima pier to Itsukushima shrine on Monday, March 22. This is reenactment of Taira-no-Kiyomori and his Heike family made trip to Itsukushima shrine for praying. It will start from 1 p.m.
Thursday, March 25 2010
10:30 am
Hina Doll Festival in Miyajima
March 25, 10:30 am - April 3, 4:00 pm
Antique Hina dolls which have been collected privately will be displayed in historical residence or shops. You can watch hina dolls display from March 25 to April 3 on Miyajima island. The admission ticket can be bought at Miyajima information center at the pier.
Sunday, March 28 2010
10:00 am
Miyajima Children’s Kagura Mat
March 28, 10:00 am - March 28, 2:30 pm
Five different Children’s group will perform Kagura, sacred music and dance, at Senjo-kaku on Miyajima Island. This event will be held from 10 a.m. untill 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 28. Admission fee applies.
Friday, April 2 2010
9:00 am
Tokuyama zoo
April 2, 9:00 am - April 6, 7:30 pm
Between April 2 and April 6, Tokuyama zoo will extend its opening hours until 7:30 p.m. (*The opening dates may change depends on the bloom of cherry trees.) Zoo visitors may enjoy the cherry blossoms at night on these limited days. Zoo admission fee will apply.
Saturday, April 3 2010
10:00 am
White Fox Festival in Yamaguch
April 3, 10:00 am - April 4, 9:00 pm
On Saturday, April 3rd and Sunday, April 4, there will be “White Fox Festival” in Yamaguchi city. It was once told that long ago, an injured white fox cured its injuries by soaking legs in the Yuda Onsen. This was the legend that how people found the Yuda hot spring. On Saturday night, children holding torch lights march through the streets as part of the evening fox torch-light parade. The participated hot spring site is opened at no charge and lively events are held at the site of Yuda onsen area. Festival time is 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sat., and 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sun.
Sunday, April 4 2010
12:00 pm
Otsushima Sakura
April 4, 12:00 pm - April 4, 2:30 pm
On Sunday, April 4 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Otsushima Sakura Matsuri will be held. There is a small island called “Otsushima” near Shunan city area. They will be a Sakura, Cherry blossom fair on this island. You need to take a ferry from Tokuyma port.
Thursday, April 15 2010
11:00 am
Hiwatari (Walking over fire)
April 15, 11:00 am - April 15, 3:00 pm
This Shinto ritual held at Daishoin temple on Miyajima island from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 15. Ceremony starts like burning small pieces of scented wood before Buddhist altar for spiritual purification. Ascetics and believers walk over the burning embers praying to fulfill their own wishes. Walking over fire ritual will start from 1 p.m. If you wish to participate, you can walk over burning embers lining up after Buddhist monks and worshippers. No socks or shoes when you walk over the burning embers.
Friday, April 16 2010
9:00 am
Toukasai (Peach Blossom Festiv
April 16, 9:00 am - April 18, 4:00 pm
Original Noh stage in Itsukushima shrine was built with the donation from Motonari Mori in 1568. The origin of performing Noh on that state was to purify that shrine or corridors which were damaged by the cause of the Itsukushima battle in 1555. So they invited well-known Noh performers from Kyoto and had the Noh play and interlude. Three days from April 16, you can appreciate Noh performance in Kitaryu or Kanze-ryu styles at Itsukushima shrine. These performance starts from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (April 18 performance ends at 2 p.m.) The admission fee to Itsukushima shrine will apply.
Saturday, April 24 2010
9:00 am
Pottery fair in Hofu city
April 24, 9:00 am - April 25, 4:00 pm
On Saturday, Apr. 24 and Sunday, April 25, there is a pottery fair in Hofu city. This fair will be held in the Horikoshi area, which is 30 min away from Hofu train station. Opening hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can also drive to this site.
Sunday, April 25 2010
9:00 am
Yanai Tenjin Matsuri in Yanai
April 25, 9:00 am - April 25, 4:00 pm
On Sunday, April 25, Yanai Tenjin Matsuri will be held at or near Yanai Tenjin Shrine. Main events start from this shrine. There is Daimyo procession from 1 p.m. In case of rain, this event may cancel.