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Travel Plan

6 Best Travel Plans to Get Around the Holy Land of Samurai and Ninja

Travel Summary

This course takes you around Nagoya City and Mie Prefecture using Mie Kotsu's Iga Ninja Liner. There are some popular optional destinations for visitors who can drive.

[ Recommended Tickets: Mie Kotsu's Iga Ninja Liner ]

  • Day 1

    • Nagoya Castle
    • Legoland Ninjago world

  • Day 2

    • Danjiri Museum
    • Ninja Museum of Igaryu
    • Iga Ueno Castle

  • Day 3

    • *Option (Rent a car)
    • Akame 48 Waterfalls
    • Korankei Gorge
    • Asuke
    • Koka Ninja Village
    • Koka Ninja House

Day 1

  • Start
    Take the train about 30 minutes from Central Japan International Airport Station to Meitetsu Nagoya Station
    Head off to your first destination, Nagoya Castle!
    If you want to explore the city of Nagoya, the Meguru one-day unlimited bus ticket is your best bet. You can enjoy sightseeing spots in the city and also receive discounts and special offers when you show the ticket.
  • Nagoya

    • Nagoya Castle

      Nagoya Castle is famous as the pinnacle of modern castle architecture. Visitors can also meet the popular Nagoya Omotenashi Bushoutai! Near the castle, visitors can savor local delicacies from the Chubu region at Kinshachi Yokocho.

    • Legoland Ninjago world

      Legoland Japan's Ninja-themed area!

Day 2

  • Take the Iga Ninja Liner express bus about 120 minutes from Nagoya to Uenoshi Station
  • Iga

    • Danjiri Museum

      Rent a ninja costume and go sightseeing as a ninja!

    • Ninja Museum of Igaryu

      Experience the world of the Iga Ninja, one of the most famous Ninja schools in Japan! Don't miss the ninja show by the ninja group Ashura, fun for adults and children alike.

    • Iga Ueno Castle

      Iga-Ueno Castle, also known as Hakuho Castle, due to its three-story white wall that resembles the wings of a phoenix. Be sure to check out the stonewalls, the tallest in Japan.

Day 3

  • *Option (Rent a car)
    This area has so much more to offer!
    If you have the chance to rent a car, why not stay an extra day?

    • Akame 48 Waterfalls

      This valley was once a training ground for the Iga ninja. The valley has several waterfalls and hiking trails and is recommended for visitors who want to fully enjoy the great outdoors.

    • Korankei Gorge

      One of Japan's most popular autumn foliage viewing spots. 4,000 trees interweave their beautiful foliage and the reflections on the water are a sight to behold.

    • Asuke

      The streets of the town still retain the retro atmosphere of the past. Combine this tour with Korankei Gorge and enjoy the scenery.

    • Koka Ninja Village

      Here you can experience the Koka school of ninjutsu, one of Japan's most famous ninja styles. There are nine different ninja experiences available.

    • Koka Ninja House

      A trick house built circa 1700. Travel back in time to the world of the ninja.

Day 3

  • Take the Iga Ninja Liner express bus about 120 minutes from Uenoshi Station to Nagoya
  • Nagoya
    Take the train about 30 minutes from Metetsu Nagoya Station to Central Japan International Station
  • Goal
    Chubu Centrair International Airport Your trip is almost over. Have you left anything undone?
    Don't worry. There are many souvenir stores and restaurants inside the Chubu Centrair International Airport, where you can taste the local specialties of the Central Japan Region.