2025 Iga Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in March)

Challenge the highest level of shame😂😂😂😂 We took the Ninja Train to the Ninja Village in Iga~ You can dress up as a ninja at the service desk, and then enter the Ninja Village to experience being a ninja for a day! The scenes inside are beautiful and can be photographed at will, and are very suitable for ninja costumes~ There are also guides explaining the ninja's props and ninjutsu. At the end, you can also experience shooting darts. Many children at the scene dress up as little ninjas, which is very cute~

Ueno Ninja Village 🥷 Hartley live-action version! The mechanism house is super cool. When introducing it, Mr. Ninja really just pulled and pushed it and it disappeared 😂 Keep your eyes focused! There is also a ninja show of shuriken shooting which is quite cool. The whole ninja village is not very big, with just a few main houses plus some museums and shops! But it's a good place to take photos. After watching the ninja show, you will want to move as flexibly as a ninja🤣 #Japan#Mie Prefecture#Ueno#Ise#Ninja#Shuriken#Organization#familytravel

#Accommodation #Iga #Ninja I stayed in Iga, the city of ninjas. I stayed in an old house called Shinobu-sha. It was a farmhouse with a field behind it, and I could see the idyllic scenery from the window. There was a fluffy futon spread out, and I was able to rest. When I folded up the futon in the morning, I noticed swords and shuriken, and had a fun photo shoot with my family. I would like to stay here again when I go to Iga.

Iga Ueno Castle was built by Todo Takatora, a master castle builder. The current castle tower retains the atmosphere of the Warring States period. Inside the three-story castle, weapons, armor, and other items related to the Todo family are on display. The ceiling on the top floor is decorated with 46 colored paper pieces by artists such as Yokoyama Taikan, and the view overlooking the entire castle town from there is exceptional. #Couple trip #Breathtaking views #Historical sites #Spring trip #Castle #Mie Prefecture

Mokumoku is an agricultural park that consistently produces, processes, and sells with the themes of nature, agriculture, and handicrafts! You can enjoy agricultural and natural experiences 🙆‍♀️💓 You can experience various things depending on the season, such as milking cows, interacting with and feeding animals, making sausages and bread, and more⭐️ Buffet restaurants, barbecue restaurants, etc. You can also stay overnight, and the food is delicious! It was a dome-shaped cottage! There was also a hot spring, which was relaxing ♨️ (There is a bath in the room, so it's safe for small children) Only for guests staying overnight, there was a feeding and milking experience in the morning, which was a very fun experience 😚 [Igari Mokumoku Handmade Farm] Address: 3609 Nishiyufune, Iga City, Mie Prefecture #Theme park #Hot spring #Ranch #Gourmet #Couple trip #Hot spring trip #Play at the theme park #Amazing nature #Accommodation experience #Trip with children

Iga Ueno Castle in Iga City, Mie Prefecture Iga City is also known as the birthplace of the ninja. The castle built there is a representative spot in Mie Prefecture, and has been designated as a Mie Prefecture cultural asset. Iga Ueno Castle was built by the master castle builder Todo Takatora. Its stone walls are the tallest or second tallest in Japan. The current castle tower was restored by Kawasaki Masaru in 1935, but the interior of the wooden building retains the atmosphere of the Warring States period. The ceiling on the top floor is decorated with 46 colored paper pieces by Yokoyama Taikan and others, and the view overlooking the entire castle town from there is exceptional! ! #breathtakingview #Japanesescenery #summertrip #summertrip#breathtakingview

📍Kanaya Main Store When it comes to the finest Mie cuisine, this is the place to go! You can eat the finest sukiyaki and shabu-shabu! Sukiyaki with butter is even more exquisite when eaten with grated daikon radish! A must-try gourmet spot when you come to Iga City! 【INFORMATION】 Kanaya Main Store 📮518-0831 434 Ueno Nomincho, Iga City, Mie Prefecture 🕑11:00-13:30 16:00-18:30 #0 Yen Trip February 2025

Introducing Mokumoku Farm, an experiential farm in Iga City! In front of the farm, there is a free foot bath, a direct sales store for locally grown vegetables, and a cafe. At the farm, you can watch pig shows, experience making sausages, and pick mushrooms. There is also a mini horse riding experience on a small farm and playground equipment for children. It's sure to be fun for the whole family! 📍Address: 3609 Nishiyufune, Iga City, Mie Prefecture, 518-1392 💰Price per person: 800 yen for adults, 600 yen for children #0 yen trip February 2025

#favouriteitinerary Nestled in Iga, Mie Prefecture, the Iga-ryu Ninja Museum offers an immersive dive into the clandestine world of ninjas. Visitors are guided through a traditional ninja residence, revealing concealed doors, escape routes, and hidden weapon caches. The museum showcases over 400 authentic ninja tools, providing a tangible connection to Japan’s espionage heritage. A highlight is the live ninja show, where performers demonstrate weapon techniques with a blend of skill and humour, captivating audiences of all ages. While the museum’s location is somewhat remote, the rich historical insights and engaging displays make it a worthwhile destination for those intrigued by ninja lore. My rating: 4 ⭐️ out of 5!

Mie Prefecture is famous for ninjas, and you can see them even at the station.

Iga Ueno is laid out like a chessboard, and the temples and samurai residences in the city have retained their original appearance. Iga Ueno Castle is known as the "White Phoenix Castle" for its elegant white walls. It is also known for having the highest stone walls in Japan, which is why it was chosen as the filming location for Akira Kurosawa's "Throne of Blood." This is the birthplace of the famous haiku poet Matsuo Basho (1644–1694, who is as famous in Japan as Li Bai is in China). Even though he traveled all over Japan, he always thought of his hometown. To commemorate this great poet, the Haiseiden was built near Ueno Castle in 1942. The building is designed to resemble Basho's traveling attire, with a round roof symbolizing a hat, an octagonal eave symbolizing a cassock, pillars symbolizing a cane, and a plaque symbolizing a face. This is also the birthplace of the Iga ninja. The Ninja Museum next to Ueno Castle is said to have the largest collection of ninja artifacts in the world.

#FuriTabi #MiePrefecture #MieGourmet #MieLunch #IgaGourmet #IgaLunch #Sushi #SushiLunch #Seafood Sushi Shop Moriguchi 📍Address: 2-5-3 Yumegaoka, Iga City, Mie Prefecture 518-0131 A sushi restaurant in Iga City, Mie Prefecture. This is the place! You can eat such a luxurious sushi lunch for 1,600 yen! All the fish are fresh and plump, and it's a very satisfying lunch set! Isn't it amazing that you can eat such a luxurious lunch for this price? ! The chawanmushi, which you'll want to eat when you come to a sushi restaurant, was filled with seafood ingredients and was very delicious! They also have fresh sashimi, hot pots, and single sushi menu items!! Please go and check it out!

I came here on purpose of this Jomai Noodle in Iga. I found this small shop on the food list of Japanese natives. It can be said to be the king of queues in Hong Kong and Macao. This small shop only sells barley noodles. The tempura is fresh and delicious. It's really delicious. The shop only has two opening hours a day. Customers who come first can leave a name on the door board and leave a car number. He reserves a place to queue up. The shop will be seated according to the board. The owner and staff of the shop have a very good service attitude, there is an English menu for those who do not understand Japanese, and there are plenty of parking spaces outside the shop, which is worth driving to taste. #100 Ways to Travel

"Nipponia Iga Ueno Jokamachi" is a lodging facility where you can enjoy the atmosphere of a historic castle town in Iga City, Mie Prefecture. The rooms are renovated from old townhouses and samurai residences, allowing you to feel the atmosphere of the Edo period while staying comfortably. Located in an area where the history and culture of the Iga-ryu ninja remains strong, you can also enjoy sightseeing in the surrounding area. The lodging also serves local cuisine made with local ingredients, allowing you to fully experience the charm of Iga. 📍Location: Ueno Shinobu-cho, Iga City, Mie Prefecture #100 Travel Style #Iga City, Mie Prefecture #Nipponia

The Wind Chime Festival was held at Kozenji Temple in the castle town of Iga Ueno Castle! Apparently, 1,300 wind chimes were on display, and the cool sound of them swaying in the wind could be heard. There were benches set up, and some people were relaxing and listening to the sound of the wind chimes. The "Wind Chime Festival Goshuin" stamp, which is associated with wind chimes, is available for a limited time only until the end of September. 📍Location: 3260 Ueno Tokui-cho, Iga City #0 Yen Trip

Highlights of Iga Ueno Castle 🏯 🪨Japan's tallest stone wall The stone wall built by Todo Takatora to the west of the main citadel. The 30-meter-high stone wall is the tallest in Japan, along with Osaka Castle. It has often been chosen as a location for movies and TV dramas, such as the film "Kagemusha" directed by Akira Kurosawa. 🪨Bamboo lanterns This is a midsummer light event in Iga Ueno. Every August, historical buildings are lit up, and beautiful bamboo lanterns and Japanese umbrella lanterns are displayed. There are also live performances and food trucks selling food. 📍Address: 106 Ueno Marunouchi, Iga City, Mie Prefecture, 518-0873 #0 yen travel #Iga #Mie sightseeing

Ninja House with Tricks🥷 At first glance, this ninja house looks like an ordinary farmhouse! It is said that it was equipped with various tricks and mechanisms to protect the cutting-edge technology of the time that was passed down to each ninja family. Ninjas and female ninjas will demonstrate and guide you through the ninja house, and you can experience it together! You can also see many weapons and tools at the museum🪚 It was fun to see small children and people from overseas experiencing ninja👦👧🏻 📍Location: 117 Ueno Marunouchi, Iga City, Mie Prefecture 🕰️Business hours: Weekdays 10:00-16:00 (last admission 15:30) Weekends and holidays 10:00-16:30 (last admission 16:00) #0 yen trip #Mie sightseeing #Iga

#Osaka Attractions Ueno Castle is an excellent destination that combines historical legends and natural scenery. Whether you want to pursue Japan’s long history and culture or look forward to finding some tranquility in nature, you can reap unforgettable experiences here. 💞Reason for recommendation: For me, who loves to follow the historical footprints, Ueno Castle in Kansai is definitely a great place not to be missed. Built in the 16th century, the castle still stands after many years, witnessing Japan’s long history and culture. Climbing the city height and overlooking the mountains and rivers in the distance, you can feel the heroic courage of the military generals who roamed the battlefield here. 🏖️ Environment: When it comes to the overall environment of Ueno Castle, it is even more breathtaking. The castle is built on a hill, surrounded by lush green forests and clear streams, like a simple and elegant Japanese landscape painting. Climbing up to the city gate, you can see the scenery all around. The city overlooking the city is generous, and you can't help but marvel at the majesty of this castle. Strolling along the paths in the city, surrounded by tranquility and tranquility, people immediately forget the hustle and bustle of the city and immerse themselves in this leisurely tranquility. Whether you are appreciating the classical and exquisite architecture or the natural and pleasant environment, you can find your own unique charm in Ueno Castle. 🛖🛖🛖🛖🛖🛖🛖🛖 I believe that as long as you come to Ueno Castle, you will be deeply impressed by this historic castle and reap an unforgettable memory of the trip. Come with me and explore this historical legend!

Iga Ueno Castle is a castle that can be said to be the symbol of Iga City, Mie Prefecture. Iga is famous for ninjas, but Iga Ueno Castle is also a spot that makes you feel the history of Japan. If you visit by car, it takes about 10 minutes from the nearest interchange. Parking🅿️600 yen/car Castle tower admission 600 yen/adult The castle tower has many armors and helmets on display, which are very impressive. Personally, I also recommend the road from the parking lot to Iga Ueno Castle. There is a high stone wall on the side of the castle, which is one of the tallest in Japan, making it an impressive castle.

#0yentrip #Mielunch #IgacityMie #Rakuton #Porkbowl 📍Address: 3528-3 Kawai, IgacityMie518-1315 🕰️Business hours 11:30-14:00 Open only in the evening on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays 17:30-20:00 　　　　　　Closed on Tuesdays Rakuton in IgacityMie A popular restaurant that is often fully booked during lunchtime The porkbowl here is really delicious, so you should definitely try it! They also have a lot of hitsumabushi and a la carte dishes, and everything is delicious. Plus, the chopsticks bag comes with a fun surprise Depending on the color of the stamp on the chopsticks bag, you can get a 500 yen off ticket! A must-visit restaurant when you come to Mie

#Osaka Attractions #trip #Relax #like #JapanTravel This ancient castle not only bears witness to Japan's long history, but also, with its solid foundation and high location, provides visitors with a unique urban landscape experience. Ueno Castle is known for its majestic architectural appearance. The towering tower stands on the high mountains and stands far away in the lush green scenery, with a sense of historical charm. There is an observation deck on the top of the castle, where visitors can enjoy an excellent panoramic view of the city center.

📍Menard Aoyama Resort, Mie Lavender is in full bloom from late June to early July, so I went to see it, but... The flower field was less lavender than chamomile🌼 The white chamomile, which is blooming among the yellow chamomile and looks like it will fly away at any moment, is also lovely💓 The chamomile field had more flowers, but there was also lavender in bloom, and we had the experience of picking them🪻 The shop had chamomile, lavender, and even a chamomile & lavender mix soft serve🍦🤍 I wondered what chamomile flavor would be like, but it was lavender♡w It might have been the first time I've had lavender flavored soft serve since Hokkaido!! I can't believe I can eat it in Mie...🤣🩵 The herb garden has a variety of seasonal flowers blooming until late November💐 The big tree standing in the middle of the herb garden was lovely🌳💚 Add some excitement to your everyday life:🌙 📍Menard Aoyama Resort, Mie 🗓️ Saturday, April 27, 2024 - Sunday, November 24, 2024 📮 2356 Kiryu, Iga City, Mie Prefecture🕔 9:00 - 17:00 (reception closes at 16:00)👛 Adults 1,100 yen, elementary school students and younger free #Chubu Tourism #Mie #Mie Tourism #Mie Trip #Girls Trip #Breathtaking View #Flower Field

🥷A must-visit place for ninja fans. Take the tram to Uenoshi Station, exit the station and go through the tunnel towards the city. The road is a bit deserted on weekdays in winter. Follow the signs to the Ninja Museum. The ticket is 800 yen, which is separate from the performance. It's 500 yen. I think the performance is the highlight. The museum part is relatively small and you can finish it quickly. You can go to the souvenir shop to buy souvenirs. 🥷The most important performance venue is next to the souvenir shop, next to the exit after visiting the museum. There are not performances every day, you have to check the time on the official website. There are two performances at 11:30 am and 1:30 pm on the same day. Enter 20 minutes before the performance starts. The fee is in cash and you have to find a seat yourself. You are not allowed to take photos or videos during the performance. The performance is quite interesting. These male and female ninjas have been trained and some parts are quite shocking. 🥷 Overall, if there is no performance, it is okay not to visit this museum, so when planning your itinerary, be sure to choose a day with a performance. #Osaka Attractions

📍Cafe & Library Noka in Iga City, Mie Prefecture A cafe next to Gallery Yamahon☕️ This is a shop that serves delicious cheesecake🧀 The books on the bookshelves that cover the entire wall are great to read, so you can relax and read while drinking coffee☕️! You can check out the exhibitions being held in the gallery next door on the shop's website! There is also a parking lot! 📍Cafe & Library Noka 1650 Maruhashira, Iga City, Mie Prefecture, 518-1325 #Mie Prefecture #Iga City, Mie Prefecture #cafe

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When I went to Mie Prefecture, I went to Iga Castle. The castle seemed to be on top of a mountain. On the way there, there was a Ninja Museum, and I also visited a house with many ninja-like devices. I was impressed by how high the moat of the castle was (lol).

I went to Kanaya, a famous sukiyaki restaurant in Iga City, Mie Prefecture! Sukiyaki is famous, but this time I tried butter-grilled beef! High-quality Iga beef is grilled on a hot plate with butter smeared on it 🧈 I can't get enough of it. Sukiyaki is good, but I also recommend the butter-grilled beef that you can only get here! 📍Kanaya Main Store 434 Ueno Nomincho, Iga City, Mie Prefecture 11:00-20:30 (LO 19:00) Closed on Mondays (closed the following day if Monday is a public holiday) #Mie #MieGourmet #Kanaya #ButterGrilled #Sukiyaki #Iga

pretty cherry blossoms I love Japan