Kintai Bridge Festival This festival, held on April 29th by the Kintaai Bridge, is very traditional. People dressed in traditional samurai costume parade through the streets. Samurais shoot at targets, enacting olden times. The infantry gunmen of Iwakuni is said to have been instituted by Ishida Mitsunari centuries ago. Presently, the infantry is made up of volunteers who take great pride in carrying on this tradition.

Ukai (Cormorant Fishing) on the Nishiki River This is an event that highlights the summer season at Kintai Bridge. Cormorant fishing takes place from June 1st to August 31st. Fishermen start fishing at night using cormorants that have been trained for a year and a half. Fishermen dressed in traditional costume tow their boat on the river with torches placed at the bow of their boat to attract fish. They tie the cormorants to the end of a rope and let them wade through the water to catch fish. When the bird catches a fish, it is towed to the boat and made to spit the fish out. This traditional fishing method has been going on for the past 370 years. The scene at night creates a fantasy world.

Air Show This show is held by the U.S. Armed Forces on May 5th every year. On this day, the Iwakuni U.S. Air Base is opened to the public, and various airplanes are displayed. Such events as the acrobat show and paratrooper show is held. There is also a brass band parade. A visitor can also visit the Zero Plane Museum and the Historic Museum, located in the air base on this day.