Secrets of Ninjas X Samurais: Private History Tour to Iga & Koka Discount Tickets

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Overview

Were Ninjas real? Weren't they just fantastical characters on movies and manga?? Explore the birthplaces of Ninjas and find out the trues behind the mysterious shadow warriors in Japan's history Visit Iga City, home of the famous Iga-School Ninja, and explore an authentic Ninja house with hidden gimmicks like flipping doors, secret passages, and hidden sword shelters installed You will also visit a samurai castle and see the real armors and katana-swords used by historical Shoguns in real battles and learn everything about Samurais As ninjas were originally from the mountains, all the ways we drive are surrounded by beautiful Japanese nature, get covered by cherryblossoms in spring and maple trees in Autumn, so you won't have time to blink •Air-conditioned van, fully private •Full-English guide with deep knowledge •Variety of different types of vists, but all related to Ninja Book now to reveal the secrets of ninjas and learn the spirits of Japan through ancient ninja's life!

Pickup Information

A White Nissan Minivan (no.5115) will arrive at your hotel then you will be notified via E-mail, so please check your e-mail and look for the car Sometimes the car can't wait at the best position so please have a look around your hotel if you can't find it. This tour is operated even in rainy weather: If there is an unexpected delay or cancellation, you will be notified, otherwise, you can expect your car will come on time

Language Offered

Japanese-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Iga-ryu Ninja Museum
Iga, located in the middle of the mountain area reached an hour from Kyoto by car, is a historical city known to be the home of Iga-Ryu (style) Ninjas. This museum is truly authentic, built by a real ninja master of the Iga clan, so the traditional Japanese rooms you enter, which seem normal, are installed full of tricks and gimmicks to fight against invaders. Secret flipping doors, hidden sword shelters, and hidden paths between rooms, all of them you can use and actually experience them like ninjas and learn how they fought are not only entertaining to all the kids but very practical and wisely thought to fight against the enemies. The museum also displays many weapons, armor and cultural things which real ninjas of the Iga clan used. *1 hour transfer from Kyoto included
Duration: 60 mins
2. Iga Ueno Castle
Iga Ueno Castle is a beautiful castle located on the top of a hill in the center of Ueno City. This castle was originally built in 1585, the peak of the Japanese warring age, to be a fort-castle of Osaka Castle, after the original building, the guild house of Iga Ninjas, got burnt and destroyed by Shogun Oda. Even though it's a replica of the original one destroyed in the war, its fully wooden construction of the Japanese tradition brings tourists a time-slipping feel. Besides, its atmospheric wooden inside is a museum displaying many Samurai armor and weapons used by real Samurai Shoguns in wars.
Duration: 60 mins
3. Shogunzuka Seiryuden Temple
Shogunzuka (Mound of Shogun), is located on the behind mountains of Gion, Kyoto's no.1 view spot to see the whole Kyoto city Nowadays, it's popular among local young Japanese couples, but historically, here has been a very important spot worshiped by Shoguns and the emperors
Duration: 60 mins
4. Iga
The most famous area in the world for Ninjas, where the area was independently run by Iga Ninja clan (伊賀衆). Even though half of the city got destroyed by the massive earthquakes 200 years ago, this historical city still remains many historical buildings and one of the oldest festival in Japan designated as UNESCO Intangible cultural heritage
Duration: 120 mins
5. Koka
One of 2 most famous areas/clans of Ninjas in history, Koka famous for ninjas who were expert at herbal mixing skills. Explore the area with the local expert as real ninjas who used to train hard in deep forests of Suzuka mountain range
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

Private and air-conditioned Nissan Van (2 pax-) / Mini Cooper Convertible (1 guest)

Direct pickup and dropping-off from your hotel (or anywhere) from 3 big cities

Detailed and insightful descriptions in English

Parking, highway and fuel fees

Exclusion

Entrance fees

Entrance fees

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Some locations have stairs and need a little walk on rough grounds

Itinerary may change or update by the season or other circumstances

Supplied by WadaF Tours

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