Togakushi Ninja Museum, Ninja Trick House, Togakushi Folk Museum : 戸隠流忍法資料館・忍者からくり屋敷・戸隠とがくし民俗館
Togakushi's three ninja facilities
Northern Nagano
Description
You will find the location of Togakushi's three ninja facilities on the right-hand side after traveling north from the entrance to the Togakushi Shrine Okusha.
Togakure-ryu ninjutsu is one of the three major ninjutsu (ninja martial arts) schools in Japan, the teachings have been passed down for hundreds of years in ninja dojos located in various locations across Japan and the world.
At the Togakushi Ninja Museum you can see authentic ninja shuriken (ninja star) , makibishi (Japanese caltrop), etc. You can also see old photos and a collection of around 500 pieces of explanatory materials and documents.
The Ninja Trick House is like an indoor maze; you can enjoy working your way through the building as you encounter hidden doors, tilted rooms, and much more. Even for adults, escaping the house can be difficult and will require some time. You can also try the “surprising hall,” with its interesting mechanisms, and the dojo for shuriken throwing.
The Togakushi Folk Museum exhibits traditional folk craft such as bamboo works, as well as antique items reminiscent of those seen in Japanese period dramas, all within a building dating back hundreds of years.
Details
- Hours
- 9:00 - 17:00
- Date(s)
- Closed during early November to late April and irregular
- Entrance Price
- ¥700
- Reservations
- Not required
Contact
tel : +81(0)026-254-2395
Access / Location
- By Train
- From Nagano Station(JR Hokuriku(Nagano) Shinkansen), 1 hour 10 min by the Togakushi Campground-bound bus. Get off at Okusha bus stop
- By Car
- From Nagano IC, 1 hour
From Shinanomachi IC, 30 min - Address
- 3688-12 Togakushi, Nagano 381-4101
Nearby Attractions
Sightseeing Spots
- Zenkoji Temple : The Legendary Temple at the Heart of Nagano City
- St. Cousair's Winery & Vineyards : “Country Comfort” Winery and Garden Terrace
- Hokusaikan : Actual Works by Woodblock Print Master Hokusai
- Tsugaike Nature Park : A 1900 meter Altitude Treasure-Trove of Alpine Flowers
- Aratojo Castle Historical Park : Hilltop Fortress from the Warring States Era
Accommodation
- Oumei-tei Tsuji Ryokan : Togakushi Inn Famous for Soba (Buckwheat) Kaiseki Meals
- Togakushi Campsite : Camp in an Open Field at the Base of Picturesque Togakushi Mountain.
- Yakimochiya : Old 'Kominka' Farmhouse-Styled Thatched-Roof Building Featuring an Irori Hearth.
- Zenkoji Fuchinobo : Temple Lodging along Zenkoji's Main Approach, Famous for Vegetarian Shojin Cuisine.
- 1166 Backpackers at Zenkoji Temple : Small Guesthouse in an Old Temple Neighborhood
Restaurants
- Yayoiza : Serving Nagano's Heritage Cuisine at the Entrance to Zenkoji.
- Ogawa-no-sho Daimon Shop : Nagano's Own Oyaki Dumplings Cooked on Coals on a Hearth.
- Monzen Machiya Gallery Juniten : 86-year old Renovated Machiya Near the Entrance to Zenkoji.
- Suyakame Main Store : Original Miso-Based Menu at Zenkoji's Original Miso Maker.
- Restaurant ST. COUSAIR : European-Style Restaurant Overlooking a Field of Wine Grapes.
Activities
- Hiking to Togakushi's Giant Cedar Trees : Nature’s Power Awaits You at the Massive Cedar Trees Lining the Path to ‘Okusha’.
- Children’s Ninja Activities : A children’s theme park-like facility located at one of Japan’s three great ninjutsu (ninja martial arts) schools, Togakushi.
- Soba-Uchi (Making Buckwheat Noodles) at Togakushi Tonkururin : Make Soba Noodles by Hand at Buckwheat Mecca Togakushi.
- Oyaki Dumpling Making at Yakimochiya : Learn How to Make Oyaki Dumplings at the Hearth of this Thatched Roof Farmhouse.
- Togakure-ryu Ninja Training : Sneak a Peak into the World of Ninjas be a Lesson with a Togakure-do Master!
