Built in the late 13th century, Tejikara is an ancient shrine where ninjas, including Fujibayashi Nagato, would pray before battle.
Fujibayashi Nagato, a leader of the Iga ninjas during the 16th century, specialized in fire-based practices and would offer fire when praying. A fireworks festival takes place each year and is popular with people from the surrounding areas.
Unlike most shrines which are built in an area overlooking the surrounding land, Tejikara Shrine is positioned at ground level. Another interesting fact is that it has the heaviest 'Suzu-no-o' in Japan. 'Suzu-no-o', or literally 'Bell's Ropes' are present at shrines across Japan, and are rung by people after making a prayer.
Fujiissui is a ninja-themed restaurant which includes a recreation of a traditional ninja house. As well as being treated to delicious, healthy, local seasonal food, visitors can experience the traps and secret components which made ninja dwellings so fascinating.
Located in Koga, the birthplace of ninja, this rural village features a number of facilities, including the Ninja Museum, Shuriken Dojo, Karakuri House, and Wat
Over 800 years ago, the Hattori Ninja family established a festival ('Kurondo Matsuri') at Aekuni shrine, where people would attend in all black 'ninja' attire.
Tour a traditional style ninja house (complete with hidden features) and even experience a live ninja display show at this very unique museum.
Within Iga Ueno, there are 8 'Ninja Henshin' shops where you can rent a ninja outfit for the day. Each has costumes for both adults and children and offer a number of different colors, including pink, red, black and navy.
The Danjiri Museum houses danjiri, large decorated floats used during the 400-year old Ueno Tenjin Festival that is held annually on October 23-25, as well as r
Usa Shrine was founded around 8th century, also well known for second ancestral temple after Ise shrine. Usa shrine is the head shrine of thousands of shrines
Karasawayama shrine is a small shrine located in Sano city, Tochigi. This shrine enshrines Fujiwara no Hidesato, a military commander during Heian era.
These granite figures can be seen on the way to the Kitano Tenmangu shrine. Exit the east side of Kitano Tenmangu Shrine (to the right of the main shrine build
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The shrine, built about 380 years ago, is composed of the upper shrine "Kami no Miya" and the lower shrine "Hishizumi no Miya".
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