Luxury Bus Day Trip to Iga, the Furusato of Japanese Ninjas | Ninja Museum, Ninja Experience, Hase-en, a Century-Old Iga Yakiniku Restaurant | Departing from Kyoto
- Explore Iga, the birthplace of Japanese ninjas, aboard a luxury bus. Your attendant will accompany you throughout the journey, providing attentive service and ongoing support at each attraction.
- Enjoy unlimited Setouchi-limited juices and teas from Kobe's historic "Hokodo" on a luxury bus.
- A guided tour of the Iga-ryu Ninja Museum, led by a local guide who speaks English.
- Enjoy an Iga beef set lunch made with Iga rice, local fruits and vegetables, and Iga beef (vegetarian meals are also available, but reservations are required).
- Travel to "Mansenjutsu" to train in ninjutsu and ninja skills with a ninja master.
- Visit Hase-en, a century-old renowned Iga ware kiln, and its kiln site, which is registered as a tangible cultural property of Japan.
Package Options
Sightseeing Tours
| Tour Type | Shared tour |
| Transportation method | Transfer from meeting point |
| Minimum participant requirement | 1 traveler |
| Meal arrangement | Lunch included |
| Transport | Bus tour |
Product Info
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Unlike ninja experiences in popular tourist destinations, this day trip will take you by luxury bus to visit the renowned ninja Furusato of Iga. Iga ninjas were highly valued by daimyo during Japan's Sengoku period and are extensively documented in various ancient texts. Furthermore, Iga still retains a rich ninja culture and historical atmosphere, allowing you to personally experience the profound heritage of ninja culture during your visit.
Depart from Kyoto Station and take the YUI PRIMA OLIVIA luxury bus for a day trip to explore Iga, the legendary Furusato of Japanese ninjas.
The YUI PRIMA OLIVIA luxury bus was designed by renowned designer Eiji Mitooka, whose famous works include the "Seven Stars of Kyushu".
A dedicated attendant will accompany you throughout the journey, providing meticulous and attentive service. Whether you're resting on the bus or stopping to visit attractions, we are committed to offering you the best possible support. On your luxury bus trip to Iga, you can enjoy unlimited selections of beverages—from renowned local sake, Japanese beer, and flavorful plum wine to fine teas from century-old shops and limited-edition Setouchi juices. Furthermore, the bus is equipped with a bidet toilet restroom, ensuring a more comfortable and safe travel experience.
The first stop will be the Iga-ryu Ninja Museum, where a guide dressed in ninja attire will explain in English as you explore the ninja residences with their hidden mechanisms, visit the museum's collection of various ninja tools, and learn about their uses.
After enjoying a delicious Iga beef lunch or a vegetarian meal, participate in a ninjutsu training experience led by an English-speaking ninja, learning stealth techniques and various moves. Walk through the streets once inhabited by ancient ninjas, experiencing firsthand the traces and atmosphere left by ninjas in this town.
The trip concludes with a visit to a renowned Iga ware maker, where participants can delve into the rich history of Iga pottery and freely purchase their favorite handmade tableware as a wonderful souvenir of the journey.
This luxury bus was designed by renowned architect Eiji Mitooka, who also designed the "Kyushu Seven Stars" and "Yufuin no Mori". The original 45-seat capacity was significantly reduced, retaining only 21 spacious seats. Ergonomically designed comfortable seats and antique-style wood interiors transform the mundane journey into an ultimate sensory experience, making every trip a precious moment in the travel experience.
To each of our valued guests: We have prepared thoughtful gifts that incorporate local craftsmanship. These include delicately textured natural indigo-dyed handkerchiefs and Bozhou-woven handkerchiefs, paired with pure, natural herbal moisturizing hand spray and lip balm, allowing you to enjoy every moment of your journey with elegance and comfort.
During the journey, flight attendants will come to your seat to serve you beverages, including Seto Inland specialty fruit juices and Japanese teas from the famous Kobe tea shop "Hokodo". Guests can enjoy unlimited drinks throughout the journey and savor every moment of the trip.
A simple bar is set up on the bus, where the attendants will prepare special drinks for VIP guests.
The bus is equipped with a toilet with a bidet, allowing every guest to enjoy their journey comfortably.
Your tour begins at the Ninja Residence. This is a traditional Japanese house that appears ordinary at first glance, but it conceals various ingenious mechanisms. Here, a staff member dressed in ninja attire will demonstrate and explain how ninjas used the house's secret mechanisms, giving you a clearer understanding of how ninjas responded quickly and cleverly to danger. The museum also displays various weapons and tools actually used in the past. As you admire these historical artifacts up close and listen to the staff's explanations, you may discover that although these items appear simple on the outside, their actual uses are more surprising than you imagined.
You will enjoy a refined set lunch in an understated yet elegant restaurant. The meal features premium Iga beef paired with fresh local vegetables, served with fragrant and chewy rice cooked in a traditional Iga earthenware pot, showcasing the unique culinary charm of Iga. The restaurant also offers vegetarian options, respecting diverse dietary needs.
After lunch, the highlight of this day trip will begin – the ninja training experience. In this training, you will learn techniques recorded in the historical ninjutsu manual, *Bansenshukai*. After changing into training attire, a ninja master will guide you step-by-step, starting with the basic mental techniques and discipline of a ninja, hand seals, and simple incantations. Then, you will enter the main training area for a complete experience. In this experience, participants will become ninjas infiltrating the enemy camp at night, using the techniques they have just learned to stealthily move through the training grounds. Meanwhile, enemy guards will patrol the area for "nighttime surveillance," creating a tense and thrilling stealth mission. (Height requirement: 110 cm or taller)
You will be led by a ninja master through a complex ninja training ground. (This experience simulates a dark nighttime environment with dim lighting and features a space and stairs approximately three stories high. Travelers with poor eyesight or mobility issues should carefully assess their own situation before participating.)
Hase-en is a pottery workshop located in Iga, Mie Prefecture, with over a century of history, still preserving the traditional techniques of Iga ware. The workshop houses a traditional kiln built along a slope, consisting of 16 kiln chambers, and is registered as a tangible cultural property, fully showcasing Iga's rich pottery culture. Here, you can admire and purchase a wide variety of handcrafted pottery, including earthenware pots, cooking utensils, plates, and mugs. Among the popular items is the "kamadosan," a practical and convenient earthenware pot that requires minimal heat adjustment and is less prone to overflowing, making it a favorite among many families. Other popular items include small earthenware pots suitable for individual use, earthenware egg fryers, beer mugs, and sake cups. Each piece exhibits the unique warm texture of handcrafted items. At Hase-en, you can not only experience the history and charm of Iga ware but also choose a piece of pottery you love and take this beauty of craftsmanship home with you.
Purchase Notice
[Tourism Conditions]
Travel departure point and destination: Kyoto and Mie
Trip duration: Day trip
Transportation: Chartered bus
Bus company name: Kamihime Kanko
Meals: Breakfast 0 times, Lunch 1 time, Dinner 0 times
Accommodation facilities: None
Minimum group size: 1
Flight attendant: 1
Tour guide: 0
【Travel Planning/Implementation】
Operating company name: Kamihiko Co., Ltd.
Address: 1-18-3F, 7-chome, Onohara-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture
License Number: Tourism Authority Registered Travel Agent No. 1-1647
Travel Association Name: Japan Travel Association (Regular Member)
Reminders
Travelers with the following conditions or other health issues that could be worsened by excessive stimulation should not participate in this activity: Pregnant women, Epilepsy
Please arrive at the designated location 10 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
Wanchuan Jihai Ninja Training Experience: Participants must be over 110 cm tall; those under 110 cm are not eligible to participate.
Wanchuan Jihai Ninja Training Experience: Preschool children are not eligible to participate.
Wanchuan Jihai Ninja Training Experience: The experience venue simulates a dark nighttime environment with dim lighting and features a space and stairs approximately three stories high. Travelers with poor eyesight or mobility issues should carefully assess their own situation before participating.
As the bus does not have accessible facilities, we do not recommend this trip for passengers with mobility impairments. We apologize for the inconvenience.
According to Japanese regulations, alcoholic beverages on vehicles are only offered to customers aged 20 and over; customers under 20 will only be offered non-alcoholic beverages.
We apologize that the time allotted for visits and experiences may be reduced due to traffic conditions and the itinerary cannot be extended.
Smoking is completely prohibited on buses.
The bus is equipped with an instant translation tool called "Sentio" that is connected to your mobile phone. When the conductor speaks, the translation will be displayed on your phone. It can translate into 77 languages, including Chinese, Cantonese, and Korean, effectively reducing language barriers and making the journey easier and more convenient.
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- For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 40% will apply
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