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Iga Ueno Castle

三重県

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A beautiful white three-story castle with an appearance that history fans will drool over.

The area surrounding the central tower, including the park, is a historical fan's paradise with a facility that exhibits Iga City's local materials. The beautiful three-story white castle is also known as "Hakuhou Castle". In addition, the high stone walls of Iga Ueno Castle, which boasts the second highest height in Japan, are a must-see.

Features & How to Enjoy

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Highlights

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Historical Walk around Iga Ueno Castle

Iga Ueno Castle was built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi's retainer, Tsutsui Sadatsugu, in the 13th year of the Tensho era and was later renovated by Tokugawa Ieyasu's retainer, Todo Takatora. It was a lifeline for Tokugawa Ieyasu and was built in preparation for the Osaka Campaign. It is now designated as an important cultural property of the country and is said to have three towers. Inside the castle, you can see samurai residences, armories, stone walls, and other historical buildings.

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View from Iga Ueno Castle

From the castle tower of Iga Ueno Castle, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the city of Iga and the surrounding mountains. Especially in spring, the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, creating a beautiful scenery. During the period of special night openings, you can also see the illuminated castle ruins. From the tower, you can also see high stone walls, tiger gates, moats, and earthen walls, allowing you to enjoy both the historical architecture and the beauty of nature at the same time.

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Experience Ninja Culture

The area around Iga Ueno Castle is known as a place with connections to Iga ninjas. At the Iga-ryu Ninja Museum and Iga Ninja Village, both within walking distance from Iga Ueno Castle, you can experience things like renting ninja costumes and taking ninja mansion tours. There's also a trick house that both adults and children can enjoy, where you can experience the feeling of becoming a real ninja. It's a fun spot for ninja fans and children alike.

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Famous for its Cherry Blossom Viewing

The area around Iga Ueno Castle is famous for its cherry blossom viewing. Every year in April, a cherry blossom festival is held, allowing visitors to enjoy approximately 400 blooming Somei Yoshino cherry trees within the castle grounds. The view of the castle, which boasts one of Japan's tallest stone walls, and the beautiful cherry blossoms is second to none in Mie Prefecture. It's highly recommended for those who want to refresh themselves while surrounded by rich nature.

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Castle Interior Like a Museum

Inside Iga Ueno Castle, historical materials and cultural assets are displayed like a museum. There are many valuable exhibits, such as a ceiling painting with 46 colored paper paintings and a water jug called "Iga Tuboi" excavated from the main castle ruins of Tuboi Sadatsugu, who was the first to build the castle. In addition, there are regularly changing special exhibitions and events held in the castle, so be sure to check the website for details.

Access

7-Minute Walk from the Nearest Station

Iga Ueno Castle is a castle that can only be accessed by public transportation. From JR Iga Ueno Station, take the Iga Railway and get off at Ueno-shi Station. It's about a 7-minute walk from there to the castle. If you're coming from Nagoya, it takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes by Meitetsu Bus Center to arrive at Ueno-shi Station, making it a convenient location for access from other prefectures as well. If you want to enjoy not only the castle tower but also Ueno Park, which spreads out in the castle town, we recommend wearing comfortable shoes for walking.

Basic Information

	Address	106 Marunouchi, Iga, Mie 518-0873
	Business Hours	9:00～16:45
	TEL	0595-21-3148
	Web Site	http://igaueno-castle.jp/

Average Review

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伊賀上野に程近い南山城村へ納品に行った帰りに観光。石垣の名城、伊賀上野城はかねてから訪れたいと思っていた。現在の伊賀上野城は藤堂高虎が縄張りした城だ。藤堂高虎の築城術は自然の地形を活かすよりは大規模土木工事で改変するものが多いように感じる。この城の高石垣と水堀もそう。建築面では納期短縮や構造の単純化など現代の建設業に通じる技術革新を行った。天守自体は建設中に倒壊してその後作られなかったが、昭和の時代に木造で模擬天守が建てられた。これももう200年も経てば立派な文化財だ。一つ気になったのは、城の西側天守閣直下に大量の河原石（ぐり石か？）が剥き出しであること。あれはなんだろうか？謎である。

一番近い駐車場は有料で天守閣や忍者博物館や忍者ショーや芭蕉館等別途料金は必要になりますが見所満載で楽しめる事間違い無し！但し上野公園内には食事処は有りません！個人的に一番良かったのは上野城石垣と俳聖殿と忍者博物館＆忍者SHOWです！おすすめです！是非観に行って下さい！忍者SHOWは1部英語のナレーションや台詞も有り海外の人も楽しめる演出です！ ※公園第一駐車場料金 600円 ※少し離れていて歩く事になりますが市営城北駐車場は平日に限り駐車料金は無料になります！ ※伊賀上野城 9時～17時大人 600円小人 300円 ※芭蕉翁記念館 8時30分～17時大人 300円小人 100円 ※伊賀流忍者博物館 10時～16時(土日祝～16時30分) 大人 800円小人 500円忍者SHOWは別途500円必要！ ※だんじり会館 9時～17時大人 600円小人 400円 ※伊賀くみひも組匠の里等もあります！ ※トイレは少ないですが複数ヶ所あります、食事処は有りませんので駅周辺まで行かなくてはいけません！レストハウスにて土産物販売やトイレ、飲物自販機、等有ります！

2024年8月に訪問。藤堂高虎が築城した名城。石垣好きにはたまらない。再建された天守閣もいい意味で開放感があって愛着がわく。敷地内の忍者博物館も楽しめました。良い城なので町全体がお城でもっと盛り上がったら良いですね。

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