basic information

Ninja were the spies of Japan's feudal ages, gathering information about the enemy and conducting various other acts of espionage. The Iga School of ninjutsu (art of stealth), based in Iga Ueno, used to be Japan's leading ninja school besides the Koga School in Shiga Prefecture.

H.I.S. Experience Japan Tours Ninja Experience in Tokyo Attend a lecture about the Japanese warrior code and ninja, use real weapons and try fighting with imitation weapons.

The small but excellent Iga Ninja Museum consists of a ninja residence with revolving walls, trap doors and hidden compartments, exhibition halls displaying ninja tools, gadgets and weapons and a demonstration zone with spectacular shows featuring ninja skills and real weapons.

Exhibits come with explanatory signs in Japanese and English, while paper sheets with English explanations are available for the ninja residence. The shows are held in Japanese only, but most of the action speaks for itself.

Demonstration Zone

Exhibition Hall

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how to get there

The Iga Ninja Museum is located in Ueno Park, a 5-10 minute walk north of Ueno-shi Station.

Admission Fee:
Museum: 700 Yen
Show: 200 Yen

Museum Opening Hours:
Daily 9:00 to 17:00, except from December 29 through January 1.

Show Times:
Every hour from 11:00 to 15:00.
March-November: Daily except most Tuesdays and some irregular holidays.
December-February: Only on weekends and national holidays.
Phone number to confirm performance schedule: 0595-23-0311

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1st of 2 most visited sights in Iga Ueno.
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