Iga Ueno Castle

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"Iga Ueno Castle" in Iga City, western Mie, is a famous castle built by Todo Takatora, featuring high stone walls that vie for the first or second highest in Japan. Also known as "Hakuho Castle" for its beautiful white exterior, it is popular as a famous cherry blossom spot in spring. The area around the castle is maintained as Ueno Park, and together with the attached "Iga-ryu Ninja Museum," it is a valuable area where you can learn about Japanese Samurai and Ninja cultures simultaneously. From the castle's keep, you can overlook the Iga Basin, enjoying a spectacular view while feeling like a feudal lord of that time amidst the weight of history.

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Iga Ueno Castle & Iga-ryu Ninja Museum【8K/Angle 360】

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Discover the secrets of the ninja at Iga Ueno Castle near where they originated from in feudal Japan

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伊賀上野城【ドローン撮影】(伊賀市)｜観光三重｜三重県の観光・旅行情報

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Iga Ueno Castle

Address: 106 Ueno Marunouchi, Iga-shi, Mie
Website: http://igaueno-castle.jp/
Operator: Iga Ueno Castle

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