Things to Do in Iga

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  • curmudgon3216
    Minneapolis, MN119 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice explanation of ninja culture. The tour of the typical ninja dwelling was very well done. The museum on the lower level was very informative along with the ninja residence building. I did not have time to watch the ninja marital arts demo on the visit.
    Written October 19, 2019
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  • curmudgon3216
    Minneapolis, MN119 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A bit of a steep hike up to the castle but worth the effort. The view from the third floor windows is spectacular of the city and surrounding area. Many oif the exhibits have English texts but still worth seeing the items that didn't. Only problem we had was the stairs are steep between floors and the treads are a little narrow. Still all in all worth the visit.
    Written October 19, 2019
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  • RX61
    London, UK184 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This farm covers a large area. When we visited there were several large school parties, and they were clearly having a lot of fun. Our group ate in a large barn-like restaurant at the top of the site. There was a wide range of food on offer - buffet style, which was great. As far as I could tell you could eat as much as you liked.
    Written November 7, 2019
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  • curmudgon3216
    Minneapolis, MN119 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is a very calming place to visit. Many paths and benches to rest and enjoy the space. Several concession facilities are available to get food and drink if you don't want to bring something with you.
    Written October 19, 2019
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  • jmluc90
    Akiruno, Japan40 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The roadside station in Iga is old, somewhat outdated, and not very interesting, but I don't know of anywhere else where you can get as much food, good food, for such a low price. I would especially recommend the Omuraisu (Omlet rice) or the Tonkatsu. Seriosuly though, come hungry. One point of caution, last time I went it was maybe 6:30 - 7:30 or so and only one of the restaurants was open. I was very disappointed by this, but very much enjoyed the one that was open.
    Written April 5, 2016
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  • chongcp
    Singapore, Singapore143 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    One of the best kept secrets of Mie prefecture. At the parking lot numbers 6 and 2, a short little hike will bring you to a magnificent view of the windmills spinning in the distance. This road is hardly used and you can easily have the whole place to yourself. However there are no public toilets or food available so factor that in your itinerary before you arrive. Going further down the road past the 6th carpark brings you to a JSDF base, and a relatively fun touge road after that.
    Written February 10, 2020
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  • malsol
    BKK3,557 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This shrine Continued from the Heian period, there is a venerable.
    There is a "Momotaro" rock on the right side of the precincts of the stairs.
    "Momotaro" is a story handed down from ancient Japan.
    Boy that was born from in a large peach was named as "Momotaro".
    Grow, by getting rid of demons that attack the villagers, and save the villagers.
    When pray and touch to this rock and bestow the brave children There is a legend.
    Wait!it is not yet finished.
    Let's walk 50m from there to the left. Left bank and pond.
    There is a small shrine on the right side.
    And up the stairs of the second steps,
    there is a small shrine in the place where I went to the back.
    Old is a small shrine.
    you try to pray here if you want you a good marriage.
    I prayed as a child, I forgot.
    But now I have been married, passed 15 years.
    no Children .
    Because, when I was a child, I did not touch
    because feeling bad caterpillar was there on the Momotaro rock.

    Every December first week,there has traditional festival.
    you can see young girl shaman dance.it is photogenic.
    Written April 18, 2015
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  • Madalyn H
    1 contribution
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    I recently spent a lovely afternoon at the Kumihimo museum and craft centre in Iga. The venue is a small museum with information and displays about Kumihimo, a traditional Japanese style of braiding (perhaps most famously shown in the widely popular anime film Kimi no Na wa). There is a gift shop with some creative examples of how Kumihimo can be used, but the real draw of the museum is the option to braid your own Kumihimo. With guided instructions you can learn how to make a Kumihimo bracelet or keychain and take it home with you as a one-of-a-kind souvenir. At the moment, the majority of the information on display at the museum is in Japanese, and most of the instructions I received on how to make Kumihimo were also completely in Japanese. However, the museum is actively working on adding English language information and instructions to make the experience more accessible. I would recommend Kumihimo no Sato to families with young children, artistically-minded travelers, and anyone with an interest in learning about and making traditional Japanese crafts.
    Written October 26, 2017
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  • malsol
    BKK3,557 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This Temple has so many small buddha on the trails.
    you can meetBodhisattva,Ksitigarbha,Acala,in the forest or on the trails.
    All season can enjoy great nature & flower.
    I visited 1st September,I enjoyed green leaves or Lily on the cliff.
    you will enjoy to Sakura or colorful autumn.
    If you want to see Big Golden buddha,you must pay 300yen to temple office.
    Anyhow there is very very beautiful &Mysterious place!
    But,don,t visit to Tuesday!
    Almost place close in Oyamada erea on Tuesday.
    Sarubino Onsen,Nice restaurant,Oyamada sight seeing office close on Tuesday.
    Written September 1, 2015
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  • Melinda G
    Osaka, Japan474 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    This building is designed to look like the famous Haiku poet, Matsuo Basho, in his travelling clothes. It's very interesting to look at but you cannot go inside.
    Written August 10, 2017
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