Uenoshi Station — Attraction in Iga

NINJA CITY ⛩ The final arrival is at this station for your ninja discovery Mission! A small station but well coordinated to help visitors. Staff are not fully conversant in English but are most helpful with any queries. Make sure you check the return/arrival schedules (posted) before setting off to sight see. Upon exit of the station do spend a moment to check out the monuments/statues of famous persons connected to the city of Iga- in particular the statue of renowned poet Matsuo Basho which is a mere 50 meters from the exit, located at the car park vicinity. You would notice that many shops and most areas are Ninja themed so do take your time to browse before heading off to the Ninja Museum/Show which is approximately 25 minutes brisk walk but it’s slightly uphill at the...

Uenoshi Station, located in Iga City, Mie Prefecture, is the perfect starting point for exploring the area’s rich history and culture. As part of the Iga Railway Line, the station features a charming ninja-themed design, celebrating Iga’s identity as the birthplace of ninja culture.

From the station, visitors can easily access major attractions like the Iga-ryu Ninja Museum, Iga Ueno Castle, and the Haisei-den Shrine dedicated to Matsuo Basho. The station’s small but welcoming atmosphere and convenient location make it an ideal hub for travelers exploring Iga.

A fun and unique stop for anyone visiting the ninja...

A small but lovely station with all the cute decors around it. Enjoyed the Ninja & Owl decors. They even have a Pokemon manhole featuring Oshawott near the entrance. Enjoyed seeing the Ninja trains too which comes with 3 designs & colors. A must visit station and area for...