Some of the other attractions include visiting an ancient shrine and Ueno Castle in Iga. Nabari and Iga are the historical homes of the ninja and the towns' heritage is now helping them to boost ...

Here, two attractions stand out for those seeking to learn more about ninja culture: Ueno Castle and the Igaryu Ninja Museum. Ueno Castle, set on a hilltop, also is known as Hakuho (white heron ...

The costumed visitors can have their pictures taken at the studio, called Notorious, and stroll around the area, including the grounds of nearby Iga-Ueno Castle. The shop offers complete sets of ...

Visitors are encouraged to join training sessions offered at five locations, including an area near Iga Ueno Castle. Participants can learn to throw star- and stick-shaped shuriken daggers ...

The White Phoenix Castle, also known as Iga Ueno Castle and Hakuho, is nearby. Built in 1585 it has the highest walls of any castle in Japan in order to prevent them being scaled by enemies.

Under the "castle town hotel" project, the Iga Municipal Government will renovate traditional Japanese homes — some built in the Edo Period — in the district south of Ueno Castle. The idea is ...

Those decked out in shinobi chic can enjoy a number of special services in the neighborhood near Iga Ueno Castle, including free rides on the Iga Railway Iga Line between Nishi Ote and Kayamachi ...

Next door to the black-and-white Ueno Castle, the city runs a ninja museum with a fine display of ninja tools and weapons, where visitors can hurl "shuriken" or throwing knives. The city ...

Iga City and Ueno also have a long-standing connection, with the castle gardens of Iga Ueno Castle (in Iga City) also being called Ueno Park, confusingly enough. At the event, you'll be able to ...

Some of the other attractions include visiting an ancient shrine and Ueno Castle in Iga. Nabari and Iga are the historical homes of the ninja and the towns' heritage is now helping them to boost ...