VIDEO: Exploring Japan: Taking in Iwakuni's beauty, cultural sites

Iwakuni, home to the U.S. Marine Corps base, is a small castle city with a population of 130,000. The city is known for scenic Kintaikyo Bridge and majestic Iwakuni Castle located on the top of a mountain. World Heritage sites, Hiroshima and Miyajima are only within an-hour drive from the base, as well. Irori Sanzoku is a popular Japanese restaurant housed in large classical buildings and garden where you can enjoy various local dishes in cheerful traditional setting.