Komada
Mie prefecture's newly minted three-star Michelin sushi restaurant, Komada. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Mie prefecture's newly minted three-star Michelin sushi restaurant, Komada. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
A ninja themed cafe with a very special ambassador. Come to Murai Bankoen to sample their amazing green tea ice cream and meet Chacha, the ninja cat!
Featuring in the 14th century Japanese epic novel 'Taiheiki', Fujiwara no Chikata Kutsu was the residence of the Fujiwara clan who proclaimed war upon the imperial court and was said to use the wrath of four demon deities to aid his cause and terrify oncoming forces.
Now used as a communal space and as a site for occasional small events, the Akai Family Residence is a renovated traditional samurai house that welcomes curious visitors.
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.
Built in the late 13th century, Tejikara is an ancient shrine where famous samurai including, Nobunaga Oda and ninjas, including Fujibayashi Nagato, would pray before battle.
An area of stunning natural beauty where Tokugawa Ieyasu allegedly passed through this area with the aide of Iga and Koga ninjas as he returned to Okazaki, during the Honnoji War.
Tour a traditional style ninja house (complete with hidden features) and even experience a live ninja display show at this very unique museum.
Iga Kaan Yamamoto is the oldest shop in Iga which sells katayaki, a traditional type of senbei (snack) that ninjas were said to carry as an emergency provision whilst on espionage missions.
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 next to Ueno park in Iga Ueno, Mie Prefecture, Danjiri Museum provides a wealth of information on the annual Ueno Tenjin Festival which is held each October in the City.
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.
With a population of less than 100, this island located in the center of Ago Bay makes for the perfect relaxing day trip away from crowds of people. Accessible
Kashikojima Bridge is a perfect sunset viewing spot giving users a small taste of the natural beauty within Shima City. The bridge consists of 2-lanes both with
Mt. Konpira is a perfect short hike for those nature-loving individuals. Along the trail, hikers can walk along a lush green path and experience the beautiful n
Fukujyuso is a traditional Japanese style inn located on Watakano Island in Shima City. Guests will need to take a short ferry to the island that runs very freq
Bonito flakes (katsuobushi) have a long history dating back before the 16th century but it was only after that time period that the process advanced to what it
Located in a dangerous area of the Pacific ocean, dividing the Kumano Sea and the Enshu Sea, the Daiosaki Lighthouse is open to the public to enjoy a specatular