Iga Ueno Castle

Hi! Japan 9 months ago

The castle is very small and simple, but it has a very beautiful external architecture.

Nolberto Parra (Master Parra) a year ago

I visited Iga Ueno Castle (伊賀上野城, Iga Uenojō), originally constructed in the late 16th century and later enlarged, served as the seat of the local lords during the Edo Period (1603-1867). The castle tower was destroyed in a storm less than 50 years later and not rebuilt until 1935 when a local resident provided funding for the tower's reconstruction. Unlike many other Japanese castles which were reconstructed in the 20th century using concrete, Ueno Castle was rebuilt with wood only, giving it a beautiful, original look and atmosphere both on the inside and outside. The stone walls on the western side of the castle are the tallest in Japan at an impressive 30 meters. If you like Ninjas next the castle is the impressive Ninja Museum, you cannot miss this adventure in the land of ninjas 🥷

Yosaphat Benny Suryaningpram 3 years ago

Nice white castle... So beautiful. Reaching this place is also easy. Just go to Iga Kambe station and then change to line 5. Buy a ticket to Uenoshi station. And from the station, just walk around 5 to 10 minutes to reach the place. It was so fun and shady in the park area. You will love it.

Michele Formica 4 years ago

Pretty good reconstruction. The armour and stuff inside is actually very good compared to other castles I've been especially in the samurai armour department. View from the top is lackluster but it's not the castles fault. Make sure to spot all the ninjas to earn the title of ninja spotting master (ninja-spotta in Japanese). Good fun for all the family. A must is to rent ninja outfits and Naruto run across the castle grounds!

Martha M 4 years ago

Beautiful castle. The grounds around the castle are very tranquil and scenic with some amazing views of the city. Was very easy to get to from the station. Not handicap friendly as the castle has very steep stairs. Must take your shoes off to enter. Special rate to see all 3 attractions. Inside there is Armour and art on display. Was very nice. Has very tall walls, I think they are the tallest in Japan, which are very impressive.