It's a large area with lots to see, so we recommend choosing two of ABCD's four areas/themes and visiting them in two days and one night.
This is an area where you can fully immerse yourself in the Japanese atmosphere, with a ninja mansion, a transformation place, places related to Basho, and the retro townscape of a castle town.
Iga Ueno, which was developed by the master TakatoraTodo, is full of famous architecture. There are many spots that will tickle the hearts of history buffs and culture buffs.
- 1 Danjiri Kaikan
- Introducing the gorgeous “Danjiri” of “Ueno Tenjin Festival”
Ninja costumes can be rented inside the museum.
- 2Basho Memorial Museum
- Materials of high academic value, such as wills,
Permanently exhibiting materials related to renga and haikai
- 3Iga NinjaMUSEUMofIgaryu
- A ninja mansion with various tricks
Ninja shows and ninjutsu experiences are also popular.
- 4Haikyoden
- Octagonal Hall shaped like Basho's travels
A life-sized statue of Basho seated in Iga-Yaki ware is enshrined inside the shrine.
- 5Iga Ueno Castle
- Panoramic view of Iga cityscape from the top floor of the castle
Don't miss the inner moat stone wall, which is one of the tallest in Japan.
- 6Former Oda Elementary School Main Building
- Oldest existing elementary school building in Mie Prefecture
Retro two-story wooden Western-style building
- 7Former Suikodo
- Built during the Edo period to educate the children of feudal samurai.
Nationally designated historic site
- 8 Wakaya
- Grilled tofu with miso sauce
A long-established store that serves Iga specialty “Tofu Dengaku”
- 9 The original IgaKumihimoBraids Tokusaburo Hirosawa's shop
- Kumihimo, a popular topic in the movie “Your Name.”
Iga has the highest production in Japan. There is also a handmade experience class.
- 10 Hahatoko Shokudo
- Made with Iga rice and locally grown vegetables
Healthy delicacies shop
- 11Katayaki Katayaki Seika
- Katayaki is said to be a ninja's portable food.
The softness of freshly baked food is a taste only available locally.
- 12 Italian Albergo
- Japanese-style Italian food made locally for local consumption
A stylish space that combines tradition and modernity
- 13Iga Beef Steak House Grazie
- Iga beef steak at a reasonable price
A casual restaurant where you can eat with chopsticks
- 14Iga Ueno Castle Town Teramachi Street
- A quiet street with white walls
Seven temples were placed to protect the castle town.
- 15 Kanaya
- A long-established Iga beef restaurant praised by many foodies
Don't miss the quaint buildings typical of a castle town.
- 16Basho Birthplace
- Birthplace where Basho lived until he was 29 years old
It is said that there were times when she cried out of love for her hometown.
- 17 Minomushian
- A hermitage with a monument that says ``Old ponds and the sound of water where frogs jump''
Basho also often visited here when he returned to his hometown.
- 18 Hanzo/Ota Sake Brewery
- Cheers for IseShimaSummit
The brewery that created “Hanzo”
- 19Meihan Ueno Ninja Drive-in
- Many souvenirs unique to Iga
Ninja goods and drive-in limited items also available
- 20 Shimagahara Onsen Yabutcha Yuyuu Taigase
- High-quality mineral-rich hot water
There are a wide variety of hot spring baths, including hot spring baths, sleeping baths, and bubble baths.
Danjiri Kaikan
Introducing the gorgeous “Danjiri” of “Ueno Tenjin Festival”
Ninja costumes can be rented inside the museum.
Basho Memorial Museum
Materials of high academic value, such as wills,
Permanently exhibiting materials related to renga and haikai
NinjaMUSEUMofIgaryu
A ninja mansion with various tricks
Ninja shows and ninjutsu experiences are also popular.
Haiseiden
Octagonal Hall shaped like Basho's travels
A life-sized statue of Basho seated in Iga-Yaki ware is enshrined inside the shrine.
Iga Ueno Castle
Panoramic view of Iga cityscape from the top floor of the castle
Don't miss the inner moat stone wall, which is one of the tallest in Japan.
Former Oda Elementary School main building
Oldest existing elementary school building in Mie Prefecture
Retro two-story wooden Western-style building
Former Suikodo
Built during the Edo period to educate the children of feudal samurai.
Nationally designated historic site
Wakaya
Grilled tofu with miso sauce
A long-established store that serves Iga specialty “Tofu Dengaku”
The original IgaKumihimoBraids shop of Tokusaburo Hirosawa
Kumihimo, a popular topic in the movie “Your Name.”
Iga has the highest production in Japan. There is also a handmade experience class.
Hahatoko Shokudo
Made with Iga rice and locally grown vegetables
Healthy delicacies shop
Katayaki Kamata Seika
Katayaki is said to be a ninja's portable food.
The softness of freshly baked food is a taste only available locally.
Italian Albergo
Japanese-style Italian food made locally for local consumption
A stylish space that combines tradition and modernity
Iga beef steak house Grazie
Iga beef steak at a reasonable price
A casual restaurant where you can eat with chopsticks
Iga Ueno Castle Town Teramachi Street
A quiet street with white walls
Seven temples were placed to protect the castle town.
Kanaya
A long-established Iga beef restaurant praised by many foodies
Don't miss the quaint buildings typical of a castle town.
Basho Birthplace
Birthplace where Basho lived until he was 29 years old
It is said that there were times when she cried out of love for her hometown.
Minomushian
A hermitage with a monument that says ``Old ponds and the sound of water where frogs jump''
Basho also often visited here when he returned to his hometown.
Hanzo/Ota Sake Brewery
Cheers for IseShimaSummit
The brewery that created “Hanzo”
Meihan Ueno Ninja Drive-in
Many souvenirs unique to Iga
Ninja goods and drive-in limited items also available
Shimagahara Onsen Yabutcha Yuyuu Taigase
High-quality mineral-rich hot water
There are a wide variety of hot spring baths, including hot spring baths, sleeping baths, and bubble baths.
There is a promenade along the mountain stream of `` TheAkame48Falls'' that takes about an hour and a half one way, and is a popular hiking course where you can refresh yourself with negative ions.
The area is also home to the scenic LakeShorenji and KaochidaniValley, where you can enjoy beautiful natural scenery in all seasons.
- 1Japan Salamander Center
- Located at the entrance to Shijuhachi Falls, you can also pay the entrance fee here.
You can also see surprisingly cute salamanders
- 2Akame TheAkame48Falls
- There are many waterfalls and the scenery is beautiful in every season.
It takes 1 hour and 30 minutes one way from the entrance to the last Gankutsu Falls.
- 3 Tamakiya
- Japanese sweets shaped like a ninja and filled with sweet potatoes
"HekokiManju" is a specialty
- 4Yumoto Akame Onsen Hidden Hot Spring Taisenkaku
- Simple alkaline hot spring springing from 1000 meters underground
Moist and smooth texture with beautifying effect
- 5 NinjanoMori
- Ninja training experience in nature
Enjoy authentic ninja training attractions
- 6Dainichiya
- Ninja Restaurant, a descendant of Iga ninjas
Iga beef soup and beef bowl are very popular
- 7Takijiman Sake Brewery
- Brewery of IseShimaSummit toast sake “Takijiman Junmai Daiginjo”
Distinctive faint apple-like scent
- 8Iga Ninja Burger (Marufuku Butcher Shop)
- “Iga Ninja Burger” with Iga beef and pork from Mie Prefecture
The red mobile sales van is the landmark
- 9 LakeShorenji Tourist Village
- Strawberry picking from January to May
Tourist farm where you can enjoy grape picking from July to October
- 10 LakeShorenji
- The beautiful scenery of spring cherry blossoms and autumn leaves are reflected on the lake surface.
The red arched Bentenbashi bridge also stands out in the scenery.
- 11 KaochidaniValley
- Impressive rock walls tower over approximately 8km
In autumn, the entire mountain is covered with fiery colored leaves.
- 1Japan Salamander Center
- Located at the entrance to Shijuhachi Falls, you can also pay the entrance fee here.
You can also see surprisingly cute salamanders
- 2Akame TheAkame48Falls
- There are many waterfalls and the scenery is beautiful in every season.
It takes 1 hour and 30 minutes one way from the entrance to the last Gankutsu Falls.
- 3 Tamakiya
- Japanese sweets shaped like a ninja and filled with sweet potatoes
"HekokiManju" is a specialty
- 4Yumoto Akame Onsen Hidden Hot Spring Taisenkaku
- Simple alkaline hot spring springing from 1000 meters underground
Moist and smooth texture with beautifying effect
- 5 NinjanoMori
- Ninja training experience in nature
Enjoy authentic ninja training attractions
- 6Dainichiya
- Ninja Restaurant, a descendant of Iga ninjas
Iga beef soup and beef bowl are very popular
- 7Takijiman Sake Brewery
- Brewery of IseShimaSummit toast sake “Takijiman Junmai Daiginjo”
Distinctive faint apple-like scent
- 8Iga Ninja Burger (Marufuku Butcher Shop)
- “Iga Ninja Burger” with Iga beef and pork from Mie Prefecture
The red mobile sales van is the landmark
- 9 LakeShorenji Tourist Village
- Strawberry picking from January to May
Tourist farm where you can enjoy grape picking from July to October
- 10 LakeShorenji
- The beautiful scenery of spring cherry blossoms and autumn leaves are reflected on the lake surface.
The red arched Bentenbashi bridge also stands out in the scenery.
- 11 KaochidaniValley
- Impressive rock walls tower over approximately 8km
In autumn, the entire mountain is covered with fiery colored leaves.
Japan Salamander Center
Located at the entrance to Shijuhachi Falls, you can also pay the entrance fee here.
You can also see surprisingly cute salamanders
TheAkame48Falls
There are many waterfalls and the scenery is beautiful in every season.
It takes 1 hour and 30 minutes one way from the entrance to the last Gankutsu Falls.
Tamakiya
Japanese sweets shaped like a ninja and filled with sweet potatoes
"HekokiManju" is a specialty
Yumoto Taisenkaku
Simple alkaline hot spring springing from 1000 meters underground
Moist and smooth texture with beautifying effect
NinjanoMori
Ninja training experience in nature
Enjoy authentic ninja training attractions
Dainiya
Ninja Restaurant, a descendant of Iga ninjas
Iga beef soup and beef bowl are very popular
Takijiman Sake Brewery
Brewery of IseShimaSummit toast sake “Takijiman Junmai Daiginjo”
Distinctive faint apple-like scent
Iga Ninja Burger (Marufuku Butcher Shop)
“Iga Ninja Burger” with Iga beef and pork from Mie Prefecture
The red mobile sales van is the landmark
LakeShorenji Tourist Village
Strawberry picking from January to May
Tourist farm where you can enjoy grape picking from July to October
LakeShorenji
The beautiful scenery of spring cherry blossoms and autumn leaves are reflected on the lake surface.
The red arched Bentenbashi bridge also stands out in the scenery.
KaochidaniValley
Impressive rock walls tower over approximately 8km
In autumn, the entire mountain is covered with fiery colored leaves.
The fresh vegetables and handmade gourmet food from "IganoSatoMokumokuTezukuriFarm" are so delicious that you'll be impressed! An ecological farm where you can spend a day eating, shopping, and playing.
Enjoy choosing pottery and making pottery in IgaCity Marubashira district, which is home to an Iga-Yaki pottery surrounded by lush countryside.
- 1IgaIganoSatoMokumokuTezukuriFarm Papa Beer Restaurant
- Fresh vegetables, freshly baked bread, sausages, local beer, etc.
A colorful buffet under the vines
- 2IgaIganoSatoMokumokuTezukuriFarm Mokumoku no Yu
- A hot spring with three open-air baths full of rustic charm
There is also a bath where you can soak while looking at the starry sky.
- 3IgaIganoSatoMokumokuTezukuriFarm OKAEri Village Residential Food and Agriculture Learning Facility
- Stay in a cute cottage
The next morning, try harvesting and dairy farm work
- 4Igayaki Iga-Yaki Sato Nagaten
- A long-established Iga-Yaki store where you can feel Japanese tradition
The large-scale climbing kiln is a must-see
- 5Igayaki Iga-Yaki Industry Hall
- Iga-Yaki made in a wide variety of ways
You can easily experience authentic pottery
- 6 Gallery Yamahon
- Beautiful vessels and crafts
A gallery where you can find miscellaneous goods and art
- 7 CAFÉ NOKA
- A cafe with a quiet and unique atmosphere
Enjoy the highly acclaimed rare cheesecake
- 1IgaIganoSatoMokumokuTezukuriFarm Papa Beer Restaurant
- Fresh vegetables, freshly baked bread, sausages, local beer, etc.
A colorful buffet under the vines
- 2IgaIganoSatoMokumokuTezukuriFarm Mokumoku no Yu
- A hot spring with three open-air baths full of rustic charm
There is also a bath where you can soak while looking at the starry sky.
- 3IgaIganoSatoMokumokuTezukuriFarm OKAEri Village Residential Food and Agriculture Learning Facility
- Stay in a cute cottage
The next morning, try harvesting and dairy farm work
- 4Igayaki Iga-Yaki Sato Nagaten
- A long-established Iga-Yaki store where you can feel Japanese tradition
The large-scale climbing kiln is a must-see
- 5Igayaki Iga-Yaki Industry Hall
- Iga-Yaki made in a wide variety of ways
You can easily experience authentic pottery
- 6 Gallery Yamahon
- Beautiful vessels and crafts
A gallery where you can find miscellaneous goods and art
- 7 CAFÉ NOKA
- A cafe with a quiet and unique atmosphere
Enjoy the highly acclaimed rare cheesecake
IganoSatoMokumokuTezukuriFarm Papa Beer Restaurant
Fresh vegetables, freshly baked bread, sausages, local beer, etc.
A colorful buffet under the vines
IganoSatoMokumokuTezukuriFarm Mokumoku no Yu
A hot spring with three open-air baths full of rustic charm
There is also a bath where you can soak while looking at the starry sky.
IganoSatoMokumokuTezukuriFarm OKAEri Village Residential Food and Agriculture Learning Facility
Stay in a cute cottage
The next morning, try harvesting and dairy farm work
Iga-Yaki ware town Nagaten
A long-established Iga-Yaki store where you can feel Japanese tradition
The large-scale climbing kiln is a must-see
Iga-Yaki Traditional Industry Hall
Iga-Yaki made in a wide variety of ways
You can easily experience authentic pottery
Gallery Yamahon
Beautiful vessels and crafts
A gallery where you can find miscellaneous goods and art
CAFÉ NOKA
A cafe with a quiet and unique atmosphere
Enjoy the highly acclaimed rare cheesecake
A scenic driving route. Plateaus lined with windmills, flower fields fragrant with herbs, and fairy-tale landscapes create an extraordinary feeling during your trip.
Soothe your eyes by admiring the beautiful scenery, and relax to your heart's content with a leisurely soak in the hot springs.
- 1 MenardAoyamaResort Herb Garden
- Herb garden with over 300 types of flowers and herbs
Lavender, chamomile, and sage are in full bloom
- 2Menard MenardAoyamaResort Cosmetic Workshop
- From scent and color selection to mixing and completion
Popular because you can make original cosmetics
- 3 MenardAoyamaResort Hotel Chambert
- A hotel with Kouraku no Yu and a cosmetics workshop.
Plenty of restaurants, including "La Glace" and "Mastuni Cola"
- 4 MenardAoyamaResort Cottage "Swiss Village"
- A warm log-style cottage
Enjoy the relaxation that only Woody House can offer.
- 5 MenardAoyamaResort Aoyama Resort Wafukan “Utatsukasa”
- Luxury accommodation with hot springs in the room
Enjoy natural hot springs anytime
- 6Menard MenardAoyamaResort Aoyama Hotel
- heated pool, exercise hall,
Equipped with Miyabi no Yu and aesthetic house.
- 7 AoyamaPlateau
- Located in the center of Murou Akame Aoyama Quasi-National Park
Enjoy all seasons on the gently rolling plateau
- 8Ki no Yakata Hojuan
- You can directly touch the warmth of the wood.
Enjoy seasonal flowers
- 9Shindaibutsuji Temple
- An old temple opened in the Kamakura period
In autumn, the maple leaves decorate the entire mountain.
- 10 Iga Province Oyamada Onsen Sarubino
- A relaxing hot spring located in a quiet forest
Day use is OK and you can enjoy all 16 types of hot springs.
- 1 MenardAoyamaResort Herb Garden
- Herb garden with over 300 types of flowers and herbs
Lavender, chamomile, and sage are in full bloom
- 2Menard MenardAoyamaResort Cosmetic Workshop
- From scent and color selection to mixing and completion
Popular because you can make original cosmetics
- 3 MenardAoyamaResort Hotel Chambert
- A hotel with Kouraku no Yu and a cosmetics workshop.
Plenty of restaurants, including "La Glace" and "Mastuni Cola"
- 4 MenardAoyamaResort Cottage "Swiss Village"
- A warm log-style cottage
Enjoy the relaxation that only Woody House can offer.
- 5 MenardAoyamaResort Aoyama Resort Wafukan “Utatsukasa”
- Luxury accommodation with hot springs in the room
Enjoy natural hot springs anytime
- 6Menard MenardAoyamaResort Aoyama Hotel
- heated pool, exercise hall,
Equipped with Miyabi no Yu and aesthetic house.
- 7 AoyamaPlateau
- Located in the center of Murou Akame Aoyama Quasi-National Park
Enjoy all seasons on the gently rolling plateau
- 8Ki no Yakata Hojuan
- You can directly touch the warmth of the wood.
Enjoy seasonal flowers
- 9Shindaibutsuji Temple
- An old temple opened in the Kamakura period
In autumn, the maple leaves decorate the entire mountain.
- 10 Iga Province Oyamada Onsen Sarubino
- A relaxing hot spring located in a quiet forest
Day use is OK and you can enjoy all 16 types of hot springs.
MenardAoyamaResort Herb Garden
Herb garden with over 300 types of flowers and herbs
Lavender, chamomile, and sage are in full bloom
MenardAoyamaResort Cosmetic Studio
From scent and color selection to mixing and completion
Popular because you can make original cosmetics
MenardAoyamaResort Hotel Chambert
A hotel with Kouraku no Yu and a cosmetics workshop.
Plenty of restaurants, including "La Glace" and "Mastuni Cola"
MenardAoyamaResort Cottage "Swiss Village"
A warm log-style cottage
Enjoy the relaxation that only Woody House can offer.
MenardAoyamaResort Resort Japanese-style building "Utatsukasa"
Luxury accommodation with hot springs in the room
Enjoy natural hot springs anytime
MenardAoyamaResort Aoyama Hotel
heated pool, exercise hall,
Equipped with Miyabi no Yu and aesthetic house.
AoyamaPlateau
Located in the center of Murou Akame Aoyama Quasi-National Park
Enjoy all seasons on the gently rolling plateau
Wood House Hojuan
You can directly touch the warmth of the wood.
Enjoy seasonal flowers
Shindaibutsuji Temple
An old temple opened in the Kamakura period
In autumn, the maple leaves decorate the entire mountain.
Sarubino, Oyamada Onsen, Iga Province
A relaxing hot spring located in a quiet forest
Day use is OK and you can enjoy all 16 types of hot springs.
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