{"id":88176,"date":"2022-01-27T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-27T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?p=88176"},"modified":"2022-03-15T14:55:41","modified_gmt":"2022-03-15T05:55:41","slug":"iga-ninja-history-breathtaking-nature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/iga-ninja-history-breathtaking-nature\/","title":{"rendered":"Iga: Visit the Birthplace of the Ninja and the Breathtaking Nature"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
When travelling in Japan, it is often tempting to visit the famous Kansai trio \u2014 Kyoto, Osaka and Nara. But how about a visit to other captivating places on the periphery of this itinerary, such as the town of Iga<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n The ninja of Iga are well known in Japanese history. It is in this city, located in the northwest of Mie prefecture, where the art of the ninjutsu<\/em> <\/strong>was born, taught at the Iga-Ryu school. This is why Iga is a popular destination for Japanese of all ages, especially as it is easily accessible from Kyoto and Osaka railway stations. A trip to Iga offers the chance to visit several historical sites, such as Iga-Ueno Castle and the poet Basho’s memorial, as well as to venture out into the surrounding nature, such as the wonderful Akame Waterfalls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Iga township was established in 2004, following the merger of Ueno with five other neighbouring villages. Today the town is officially called Iga, referring to the ancient province of the same name. But some places, such as the castle, are more often called Iga-Ueno. Depending on the period we are referring to or the site we visit, the town can be referred to under all three names (Iga, Ueno and Iga-Ueno).<\/p>\n\n\n\nUeno Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n