Iga-Ueno Castle

Castle

Prefecture

Mie

Type

Castle

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About This Destination

Rising above the legendary birthplace of ninja culture, Iga-Ueno Castle boasts Japan's tallest stone walls at an impressive 30 meters high. The elegant white-walled castle keep, reconstructed in 1935 using traditional methods, houses artifacts from the region's feudal past. Combined with the adjacent Ninja Museum where visitors can explore hidden doors and secret passages, this hilltop fortress offers an immersive journey into the shadowy world of Japan's most famous covert warriors.

Location

Prefecture: Mie

Address: Mie, Japan

Nearest Station: Iga-Ueno

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get to Iga-Ueno Castle from Osaka or Nagoya?

From Osaka or Nagoya, take a train to Iga-Kambe or Iga-Ueno and change to the Iga Railway, which runs to Uenoshi Station in roughly 1.5 to 2 hours total. The castle is about a 7-minute walk from Uenoshi Station, inside Ueno Park.

What is Iga-Ueno Castle known for?

Nicknamed the White Phoenix Castle, it has stone walls of about 30 metres, among the highest castle walls in Japan, with a wooden keep rebuilt in 1935. Ueno Park around it also includes the Iga-ryu Ninja Museum, with ninja shows and a trick house, and the Basho Memorial in the birthplace town of poet Matsuo Basho.

What are the fees and opening hours?

The castle costs about ¥600. The Iga-ryu Ninja Museum is about ¥800, with the ninja show an extra ¥500. Most sites open roughly 9:00 to 17:00.

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