Iga-ryu Ninja Museum

What this place is

The Ninja Museum of Igaryu (伊賀流忍者博物館, Iga-ryū Ninja Hakubutsukan) situated in a forested location in Iga, Mie Prefecture, Japan, is a museum dedicated to the history of the ninja and ninjutsu.It was established in 1964 and is located near Iga Ueno Castle.Jinichi Kawakami, who serves as the honorary director of the Iga-ryū Ninja Museum, is proclaimed to be the 21st head of Iga-ryū ninjutsu.The museum's collection includes ancient ninjutsu writings analyzed scientifically along with ancient ninjutsu weapons.The museum has audiovisuals, models and extensive static displays of the weaponry and techniques employed by ninja.There are over 400 ninja tools and weapons on display, including shuriken used in the time of the ninja.The museum also features a model village with tours and demonstrations of its features.The museum allows visitors to throw ninja weapons and has ninja shows.

Iga-ryu Ninja Museum (伊賀流忍者博物館) is one of the standout places to visit in Mie. Give yourself unhurried time for photos, seasonal views, and nearby food stops. IC cards such as Suica, Pasmo, or ICOCA cover most trains and city buses.

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Why it is worth the trip

Permanent galleries covering local history, industry and daily life in one clear sequence.

Original artefacts and reconstructions you can get close to, with English panels in most major rooms.

Rotating special exhibitions, so repeat visits rarely show the same thing twice.

What you can do here

Follow the permanent exhibition route first — it is usually built as a chronological story.

Borrow the audio guide or scan the QR panels for English, Korean or Chinese commentary.

Try the hands-on corner: crafts, replicas and workshops aimed at all ages.

Finish at the museum shop, which is often the best place in town for local-made souvenirs.

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