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Rabbityama Says: The original castle was constructed in 1585 but was destroyed in 1612 by a rainstorm, and it was never rebuilt. The castle that you see today was actually funded by a resident of Iga Ueno. It was built in 1935 completely out of wood. Compared to other castles, Iga Ueno...
Rabbityama Says: Every year in late October, Iga Ueno hosts the Tenjin Festival, which is their danjiri festival (a traditional Japanese festival originally performed as a type of prayer for good harvests). During the rest of the year however, you can view the danjiri floats and learn about...
Rabbityama Says: Iga Ueno is the founding city of Ninjutsu, the ninja art of stealth, one of the two ninja schools. To keep the spirit of ninja alive, they have created a museum to educate visitors about the lives of ninja. There are three parts to the museum. First is the museum itself....
robertbaum Says: The castle of Ueno (上野城; -jō) was built on top of a steep hill and can be seen very well from the city. Construction started in 1585 by Tsutsui Sadatsugu but was expanded and fortified to its present form after Todo Takatora succeeded Sadatsugu in...
Cafe Wakaya: Bohemian Coffeehouse and Gallery
robertbaum Says: The cafe opened on July 19, 2008 and the gallery space on October 21st, 2008.Both are located in a rather colonial style than Japanese looking building, the cafe on first and second, the gallery on third floor. The interior is very spacious with a high ceiling. The furniture...
Ariha: Indian Curry, Naan and Tandoori Chicken
robertbaum Says: We were quite surprised to find even an Indian restaurant in Iga Ueno so we immediately decided to give it a try. The Indian cook is still quite young and got his license to open the restaurant in September 2008.We chose the Tajmahal and Maharaja set for dinner, each 1300...
Pore Pore Ya: Ethnic Food from 15 Countries
robertbaum Says: The owners are very fond of ethnic food and serve different small dishes selected from 15 countries.They very much like foreigners and during their free time they give Japanese language classes to foreigners in the Fureai Plaza called community centre of Iga-Ueno.The...
Rabbityama Says: The closest station to the ninja museum, castle, Matsuo Basho house, and Danjiri Museum is Ueno-shi Station.From Osaka, you can either go to Tsuruhashi Station and travel on the Kintetsu Osaka Line and transfer at Iga-Kambe Station to the Iga Line, which will take you to...
Wine cellar Hashimoto: Japanese and Foreign Drinks and Sweets
robertbaum Says: If you are thirsty for some good Japanese sake or foreign wines and sweets you should definitely visit the shop of Mr. Hashimoto. The shop is especially easy to find as the global longitudinal (136°08'06" E) and latitudinal (34°45'48" N) coordinates were cast into the facade...
Murai Bankouen: Unique Tea and Soft Cream Shop
robertbaum Says: Here at Murai's you will find a lot about Japanese tea culture. It is a quiet and cosy store with the owners having almost always time for a chat. In summer you can sit outside in the backyard, during cold winter days inside at a warming stove.Murai's father was a collector...
robertbaum Says: At the following website you can download two official city maps of Iga.-> http://www.city.iga.lg.jp/ctg/00452/00452.html.
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At the following website you can download two official city maps of Iga.-> http://www.city.iga.lg.jp/ctg/00452/00452.html.
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My city of Iga (previously city of Ueno)
Well, until 2004 it was within the city boundaries of the then city of Ueno where the famous Haiku poet Matsuo Bashō was born. But on 1 November 2004 the new city of Iga...
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Iga Ueno is most famous for being the city where the school of ninjutsu, the ninja art of stealth, was founded. Today, although there are no more ninjas, the city has held onto its heritage by...
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Iga, Mie...Birthplace of Basho
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