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Iga: Discover Ninja Secrets at Ueno Castle & Ninja Museum

By DeepExperience
Free cancellation available
Price is $219 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
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Overview

Go beyond sightseeing and step into the hidden world of real ninja.
This tour isn’t just about history—it’s a hands-on dive into Japan’s legendary ninja culture, set in the atmospheric town of Iga.

Begin at Iga Ueno Castle, a striking fortress atop Japan’s tallest stone walls, once home to feudal lords. Then explore the Iga-ryu Ninja Museum, featuring a house packed with hidden doors, trap stairs, and secret passages.

See authentic ninja tools, watch live demonstrations, and walk the same paths once used by stealthy spies. Guided by a local expert, this experience is both educational and exciting—ideal for history fans, families, and curious travelers.

If you’re drawn to martial arts, Japanese folklore, or off-the-beaten-path culture, this tour offers a memorable look into the art of stealth and survival.

Come for the castle. Stay for the ninja. Leave with a story.

Activity location

  • Iga Ueno Castle
    • 106 Uenomarunouchi
    • 518-0873, Iga, Mie, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 伊賀上野城 白鳳門
    • Uenomarunouchi
    • 518-0873, Iga, Mie, Japan

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Iga: Discover Ninja Secrets at Ueno Castle & Ninja Museum
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
$219.15 x 1 Adult$219.15
Total
Price is $219.15
Until Mon, Oct 27

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to Iga Ueno Castle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Viewing of real ninja gear
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry to Iga-ryu Ninja Museum
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transportation to Iga

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Iga Ueno Castle
  • 1h 10m
  • Admission ticket included
Nicknamed the “White Phoenix Castle,” Iga Ueno Castle is a beautifully reconstructed hilltop fortress that symbolizes Japan’s transition from the chaos of the late Sengoku period to the peace of the Edo era. It stands atop some of the highest stone walls in Japan, offering impressive panoramic views of the surrounding Iga Basin. Originally built in the early 1600s, the castle showcases traditional architecture and provides insight into the feudal power structure that once ruled this region. For history lovers, it’s an inspiring introduction to the world that once gave rise to both samurai and ninja.
Iga-ryu Ninja Museum
  • 1h 10m
  • Admission ticket included
The Iga-ryu Ninja Museum invites visitors into the secretive world of Japan’s real-life ninja. Inside, you’ll explore an authentic ninja house, disguised as an ordinary farmhouse but filled with hidden doors, trick walls, and escape passages—each a clever defense against enemies. The museum features a wide collection of historical ninja tools such as shuriken, kunai, and smoke bombs, and even includes live demonstrations of ninja techniques. It’s an interactive, educational, and fun experience that reveals the reality behind the myths of the ninja, perfect for visitors of all ages.

Location

Activity location

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    Iga Ueno Castle
    • 106 Uenomarunouchi
    • 518-0873, Iga, Mie, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    伊賀上野城 白鳳門
    • Uenomarunouchi
    • 518-0873, Iga, Mie, Japan

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