Koka Ninja Village: Experience the History and Culture of Ninjas

Introduction
Koka Ninja Village is a tourist spot located in Koka City, Shiga Prefecture, Japan, where you can experience the history and culture of ninjas. Visitors can learn about ninja training and lifestyle while enjoying fun activities.

Highlights of the Ninja Village
Ninja House: This building replicates a ninja’s residence, filled with hidden doors and traps. Visitors can get a glimpse into the life of a ninja. For example, you can explore escape routes hidden under the floor and secret weapons concealed in the walls.
Ninja Experience: There are facilities where you can practice throwing shuriken and using blowguns. You can also try on ninja costumes and take photos. Additionally, there’s an athletic course modeled after ninja training, offering fun activities for both children and adults.

Ninja Museum: The museum features extensive exhibits on the history and tools of ninjas. In addition to ancient documents and weapons, you can see and touch actual ninja tools. Highlights include detailed explanations of Koka-style ninjutsu and exhibits on the daily life of ninjas.
Ninja Show: Regularly held shows demonstrate ninja techniques. The thrilling action and close-up view of ninja tactics captivate the audience. After the show, you can take photos with the ninjas.

Activities and Events

Koka Ninja Village hosts various seasonal events. In spring, there’s a cherry blossom festival, and in summer, a ninja festival. Depending on the time of your visit, you can enjoy different experiences. The ninja festival, in particular, features participants dressed in ninja costumes walking around the village and engaging in various ninja activities.

Access

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The site is available in English too—click ↓ below!

Koka Ninja Village is conveniently accessible by public transportation or car. Below are the access methods from Tokyo Station, Haneda Airport, and Narita Airport.

From Tokyo Station

1. By Train: Take the Shinkansen “Nozomi” or “Hikari” from Tokyo Station to Kyoto Station (about 2 hours and 15 minutes). Transfer to the JR Kusatsu Line and travel to Koka Station (about 1 hour). From Koka Station, take a taxi (about 15 minutes).
2. By Car: Drive from Tokyo Station (about 4 hours and 30 minutes). Use the Meishin Expressway to reach Koka City.

From Haneda Airport

1. By Train: Take the Keikyu Line from Haneda Airport to Shinagawa Station (about 15 minutes). From Shinagawa Station, take the Shinkansen “Nozomi” or “Hikari” to Kyoto Station (about 2 hours). Transfer to the JR Kusatsu Line and travel to Koka Station (about 1 hour). From Koka Station, take a taxi (about 15 minutes).
2. By Car: Drive from Haneda Airport (about 4 hours). Use the Meishin Expressway to reach Koka City.

From Narita Airport

1. By Train: Take the Narita Express from Narita Airport to Tokyo Station (about 1 hour). From Tokyo Station, take the Shinkansen “Nozomi” or “Hikari” to Kyoto Station (about 2 hours and 15 minutes). Transfer to the JR Kusatsu Line and travel to Koka Station (about 1 hour). From Koka Station, take a taxi (about 15 minutes).
2. By Car: Drive from Narita Airport (about 5 hours). Use the Meishin Expressway to reach Koka City.

Conclusion

Koka Ninja Village is a place where you can immerse yourself in the world of ninjas and have a great time. It’s an ideal spot for families and friends to visit, so be sure to check it out!

【Web site】
https://koka.ninpou.jp (Koka Ninja Village 甲賀の里忍術村)

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