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A trip full of rare experiences that you can be proud of, such as Iga-Yaki making experience, a ninja house, and braid making experience. You can enjoy a trip unique to Iga, visiting stylish cafes in the pottery village and enjoying Iga beef.
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Iga-Yaki Traditional Industry Hall
Iga-Yaki developed as a full-fledged pottery from the end of the Heian period to the beginning of the Kamakura period, and came to attract attention as a unique tea utensil during the Momoyama period. Currently, a wide variety of items are being made, including earthenware pots, Yukihira, tableware, and tea pottery, mainly in the Ayama district IgaCity.
Pottery making experience...At the Iga-Yaki Traditional Industry Center, there is a pottery class where you can easily enjoy authentic pottery. Even if you are a beginner or a child, there is no problem as the potter will kindly guide you! So why not knead the clay and create your own original work?
As part of the experience menu, you can enjoy ``tatara molding'', ``potter's wheel molding'' (electric potter's wheel, hand-turned potter's wheel), ``hand twist molding'', and ``painting''.
What is Iga-Yaki Traditional Industry Hall? It is a facility designed to promote Iga-Yaki, a traditional craft, and to ensure the training of successors.It exhibits a wide range of Iga-Yaki, and also installs panels and videos to Iga-Yaki. A comprehensive introduction to historical materials. There is an exhibition room on the first floor, displaying traditional works made by local potteries, everyday vessels, and contemporary works. The second floor is a reference room where panels explaining Iga-Yaki are displayed.
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Pottery making experience...At the Iga-Yaki Traditional Industry Center, there is a pottery class where you can easily enjoy authentic pottery. Even if you are a beginner or a child, there is no problem as the potter will kindly guide you! So why not knead the clay and create your own original work?
As part of the experience menu, you can enjoy ``tatara molding'', ``potter's wheel molding'' (electric potter's wheel, hand-turned potter's wheel), ``hand twist molding'', and ``painting''.
What is Iga-Yaki Traditional Industry Hall? It is a facility designed to promote Iga-Yaki, a traditional craft, and to ensure the training of successors.It exhibits a wide range of Iga-Yaki, and also installs panels and videos to Iga-Yaki. A comprehensive introduction to historical materials. There is an exhibition room on the first floor, displaying traditional works made by local potteries, everyday vessels, and contemporary works. The second floor is a reference room where panels explaining Iga-Yaki are displayed.
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CAFÉ NOKA
A cafe with a unique atmosphere in a quiet environment. The stylish interior catches your eye and makes you feel like you can relax and forget about the time. You can enjoy the highly acclaimed rare cheesecake on the menu, and you can also purchase souvenir cookies.
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Iga Ueno Castle
TakatoraTodo, and today the inner moat, stone walls, and castle tower built in 1930 remain. The three-story castle tower has weapons and armor, belongings of the Todo family, and 46 ceiling paintings by famous people, including Yokoyama Taikan. It is also called ``Hakuho Castle'' because of its beautiful three-story white exterior. The stone wall of the inner moat, which is approximately 30 meters high and is one of the tallest in Japan, is also a must-see and has been used as a filming location for movies.
In addition, local materials from IgaCity are on display. The current three-story castle tower was built by Mr. Katsu Kawasaki in 1935 (Showa 10), but the interior of the wooden building retains the atmosphere of the Sengoku period. It is also called Iga Cultural and Industrial Castle and is a designated cultural property of the city.
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In addition, local materials from IgaCity are on display. The current three-story castle tower was built by Mr. Katsu Kawasaki in 1935 (Showa 10), but the interior of the wooden building retains the atmosphere of the Sengoku period. It is also called Iga Cultural and Industrial Castle and is a designated cultural property of the city.
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NinjaMUSEUMofIgaryu (Ninja House)
The exterior looks like a typical farmhouse with a thatched roof, but inside there are various tricks hidden in case of enemy attacks. Inside the facility, you can watch demonstrations and explanations of these techniques, and even try them out.
The two exhibition rooms, the ``Ninjutsu Experience Hall'' and the ``Ninja Tradition Hall,'' display authentic ninja tools and valuable ancient documents. There is also an original ninja goods shop "Ninjabo" on the premises.
Furthermore, on the show stage, the Iga ninja group "Asura" will perform an impressive ninjutsu demonstration, which is a very popular show (admission fee is 500 yen, please check the show schedule in advance). You can also try a real shuriken throwing experience. (Paid 300 yen).
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The two exhibition rooms, the ``Ninjutsu Experience Hall'' and the ``Ninja Tradition Hall,'' display authentic ninja tools and valuable ancient documents. There is also an original ninja goods shop "Ninjabo" on the premises.
Furthermore, on the show stage, the Iga ninja group "Asura" will perform an impressive ninjutsu demonstration, which is a very popular show (admission fee is 500 yen, please check the show schedule in advance). You can also try a real shuriken throwing experience. (Paid 300 yen).
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Haiseiden
Haiku saint MatsuoBasho was born in IgaCity in 1644, and this haiku hall was built in 1942 to commemorate the 300th anniversary of Basho's birth.
Haisei-den was built to represent Basho's travels, with the round roof as a hat, the wooden plaque of the Haisei-den as his face, the octagonal eaves as his hat and clothes, the legs of the hall, and the pillars of the cloister. represents a staff and a foot. Iga-Yaki life-sized seated statue of Basho, which is designated as a cultural property by the city, located inside the shrine, is only open to the public during the Basho Festival, which is held on the anniversary of Basho's death.
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Haisei-den was built to represent Basho's travels, with the round roof as a hat, the wooden plaque of the Haisei-den as his face, the octagonal eaves as his hat and clothes, the legs of the hall, and the pillars of the cloister. represents a staff and a foot. Iga-Yaki life-sized seated statue of Basho, which is designated as a cultural property by the city, located inside the shrine, is only open to the public during the Basho Festival, which is held on the anniversary of Basho's death.
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The original IgaKumihimoBraids shop of Tokusaburo Hirosawa
Kumihimo is one of Japan's outstanding crafts with a long tradition. Kumihimo, which began to be made in Japan after the Nara period, was used for sutra scrolls, scrolls, armor, and sword strings, and later changed from weapons to obijime due to the sword banning order of the Meiji Restoration. .
IgaKumihimoBraids began in 1901 when the first generation Tokusaburo Hirosawa learned the braiding techniques and techniques that had remained in Edo and brought them back to this area to open a business. In 1975, it was designated as a national traditional craft and has been passed down from generation to generation until today. We hope you will enjoy Tokusaburo's braided cord, which conveys the graceful art of thread and the scent of high-class tradition, created by the refined spirit and skill of traditional craftsmanship.
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IgaKumihimoBraids began in 1901 when the first generation Tokusaburo Hirosawa learned the braiding techniques and techniques that had remained in Edo and brought them back to this area to open a business. In 1975, it was designated as a national traditional craft and has been passed down from generation to generation until today. We hope you will enjoy Tokusaburo's braided cord, which conveys the graceful art of thread and the scent of high-class tradition, created by the refined spirit and skill of traditional craftsmanship.
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Shorenji Lake Hotel
A hotel located in NabariCity, near the border with Nara Prefecture, overlooking LakeShorenji which is filled with azure water. KaochidaniValley Onsen, which has its own source, is a natural alkaline spring. The view of the lake from the open-air bath is unobstructed and has a reputation for being a spectacular view.
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Shorenji Lake Hotel
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TheAkame48Falls
TheAkame48Falls is a beautiful piece of natural art created by numerous waterfalls connected upstream of the Takigawa River that flows on the border between Iga and Yamato. It is located in the center of Murou Akame-Aoyama Quasi-National Park and is approximately 4 kilometers long.
The mysterious nature of Akame has been selected as one of the 100 best waters of the Heisei era, 100 best waterfalls in Japan, 100 best forests for forest bathing, and 100 best walks. The harmony of the sounds will make you enjoy nature even more. Enjoy a walk while feeling the natural air all over your body!
From autumn to winter, the valley illumination event “Yugen no Bamboo Lantern” is held at Akame Valley.
The walking courses include a leisurely walking course, a valley hiking course, and a Mt. Nagasaka trekking course. For course details, please see the attached TheAkame48Falls MAP.
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The mysterious nature of Akame has been selected as one of the 100 best waters of the Heisei era, 100 best waterfalls in Japan, 100 best forests for forest bathing, and 100 best walks. The harmony of the sounds will make you enjoy nature even more. Enjoy a walk while feeling the natural air all over your body!
From autumn to winter, the valley illumination event “Yugen no Bamboo Lantern” is held at Akame Valley.
The walking courses include a leisurely walking course, a valley hiking course, and a Mt. Nagasaka trekking course. For course details, please see the attached TheAkame48Falls MAP.
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Iga beef steak house Grazie
This is a steakhouse where you can easily enjoy your meal with chopsticks. We recommend the lean, juicy marbled meat.
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Hanzo (Ota Sake Brewery)
This is the brewery that created Hanzo, the toast sake for IseShimaSummit.
Established in 1891, the famous sake created by Iga's climate and natural features is a must-see. In addition to Japanese sake, ``Ninja Ale,'' a ginger ale made with water from the local sake ``Hanzo,'' is also popular.
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