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Iga

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Iga

Mie · kansai

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A mountain-ringed castle town in Mie that was a cradle of the ninja, with a hilltop castle, a ninja museum and ties to the poet Basho.

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Who Iga is for

History buffs, families and anyone drawn to the ninja story who wants the real birthplace rather than a theme park.

About Iga

Iga, sometimes called Iga-Ueno, was one of the two historic homes of ninja tradition, its isolated valleys producing the Iga-ryu school of espionage. The Iga-ryu Ninja Museum demonstrates trick floors and hidden weapons, while Ueno Castle stands on a high stone base above the town. Iga was also the birthplace of the haiku master Matsuo Basho, remembered at a small memorial hall.

Things to do

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  • Iga Ueno Castle

    Iga Ueno Castle

    ★4.1(3,672)

    A history museum is now housed in this 16th-century Japanese castle known for its high walls.

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  • Iga-ryu Ninja Museum

    Iga-ryu Ninja Museum

    ★4.1(3,212)

    Family-friendly attraction with ninja costumes & weapons on display, plus a fighting demonstration.

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  • Ueno Park

    Ueno Park

    ★4.0(2,486)

    Iconic recreation area with a zoo, multiple museums & spring cherry blossoms around a walled castle.

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  • Restaurant ito

    Restaurant ito

    ★4.2(1,117)

    Relaxed restaurant specializing in Iga beef dishes, plus omelets, curry & tonkatsu.

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  • Wakaya

    Wakaya

    ★4.2(761)
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  • Aekuni Shrine

    Aekuni Shrine

    ★4.2(633)
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Where it is

Mie, kansai

Nearest Airport

-

Time to Other Cities

  • Osaka
    Train1 hr 30 min
  • Fukuoka
    Shinkansen4 hr

Best Season

  • Cherry Blossomlate Mar – early Apr
  • Autumn Leavesmid Nov – early Dec
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