Even within Ueno Park, which is packed with attractions such as the Ninja Museum and the Basho Old Man Memorial Museum, Iga Ueno Castle stands out. You will be captivated by its majestic appearance.
The high stone wall, about 30 meters from the moat, is one of the tallest in Japan. It's spectacular whether you look at it from above or look up from below! It's fun to imagine things like ``The ninja hiding in the moat is this Takagaki...''. The Danjiri Kaikan Ninja Transformation Center is also nearby, and you can often see people walking around the castle in ninja costumes.
The highlight of the main castle tower is its stunning three-tier castle. From the top floor of the beautiful white castle, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Iga's cityscape.
NinjaMUSEUMofIgaryu (Ninja House), where a kunoichi (female ninja) will guide you through a karakuri mansion, is a must-visit spot when you come to Iga-Ueno. He will explain things like donden gaeshi, trick doors, hiding things, etc. with demonstrations. The impressive ninja show using real ninja tools, as well as ninjutsu experiences such as throwing shuriken and twisting turns, are also popular.
To make your trip to Iga even more exciting, we recommend changing into a ninja costume at Danjiri Kaikan's Ninja Transformation Center and walking around. If you walk around the ninja mansion and castle town dressed as a ninja, you'll be able to take lots of fun photos of your trip. No reservations are required and there are many sizes to choose from, but it's so popular that there may be lines on Saturdays and Sundays. You can rent it from 10:00 to 16:00 (entrance fee to Danjiri Kaikan is required separately), so leave your luggage and take a stroll around the city in a light ninja costume!
``Haiseiden'' has a cute colon and round roof shape. It has a unique design that resembles Basho's travels, with the round roof representing a hat hat, the octagonal eaves representing a kesa, and the pillars representing canes.
At Basho's Birthplace, there is a monument with the haiku ``I cry over my old hometown and my umbilical cord at the end of the year,'' in which Basho returned home, found his umbilical cord, and wept over his longing for his deceased parents and hometown. The quiet and quaint ``Minomushian'' is home to a famous monument with the haiku ``An old pond, the sound of water when a frog jumps in''.
The Basho Memorial Museum is full of valuable materials. Why not deepen your knowledge of haiku by visiting places associated with Basho?
``Teramachi Street'' with its white temple walls, ``Oda Elementary School Main Building'' with its two-story wooden Western-style building with a retro impression, ``Old Sokodo'' where the children of feudal samurai studied during the Edo period, etc., etc., Iga. Ueno's castle town itself is like a museum of buildings.
There are many shops including machiya restaurants, cafes in renovated old buildings, miscellaneous goods stores, and Japanese sweets shops. It's also nice to take a break in this atmospheric space between walks.
Here we will introduce restaurants where you can enjoy authentic branded beef. The fat of high-quality Iga beef has a low melting point, and the marbling melts on your tongue, making you irresistible!
At Iga Beef Steakhouse Grazie (photo above), the steak is grilled in front of you on a griddle during dinner time, so it's best to enjoy it at the counter table while watching the chef's skills work right in front of you. recommendation. The reasonable lunch is also a high point.
Kanaya (lower left photo) is a long-established sukiyaki restaurant frequented by foodies from all over the country. Enter the quaint building typical of a castle town, and enjoy the sukiyaki prepared by the waiter in a private room...it's full of Japanese atmosphere.
For those who are greedy and want to try Iga beef, but also want to try other things, we recommend "Italian Albergo" (lower right photo). Enjoy creative Italian cuisine in a stylish space.
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Wakaya
Enjoy ``Tofu Dengaku'', a healthy local dish from the Iga region, which is made by dipping tofu in miso sauce and grilling it for a fragrant aroma.
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Hahatoko Shokudo
A delicatessen restaurant that uses Iga rice and locally grown vegetables and is healthy for the body. You can have it in the restaurant's atmosphere, or take it home.
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Hanzo/Ota Sake Brewery
The brewer of IseShimaSummit toast sake "Hanzo." ``Junmai Daiginjo Hanzo'' has the richness and mellow aroma typical of junmai.
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The original IgaKumihimoBraids shop of Tokusaburo Hirosawa
Iga is No. 1 in Japan in terms of production of the braided cord that is featured in the movie "Your Name." Why not try making a bracelet yourself?
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Katayaki Kamata Seika
Katayaki is a famous Iga confectionery that is said to have originated as a portable snack for ninjas. Only locally can you enjoy the softness of freshly baked meat.
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Shimagahara Onsen Yabutcha Yuyuu Taigase
High-quality hot water rich in minerals. After enjoying the hot spring water, sauna, sleeping bath, foam bath, and more, relax with a fresh juice.
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Meihan Ueno Ninja Drive-in
Lots of food and souvenirs unique to Iga! Ninja goods and drive-in limited items are also available.
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