A 75-minute drive from Osaka or Kyoto.
Break away from your daily routine and make unwavering decisions,
Sharpening the organization's resilience.
Learning from the "ninja's pride and self-defense"
The ultimate offsite meeting
I will make it happen.
A completely private space that can be fully rented out, consisting of 6 historical buildings with a total of 16 rooms (maximum capacity of 50 people), scattered throughout the town.
The unique program "to cultivate mental strength" found only in the ninja village of Iga Ueno, along with the "Kura Sauna" that clears the mind, draws out deep conversations and ideas that do not arise in everyday life.
A dedicated coordinator will fully support a stay plan tailored to your company's challenges.

Main usage scenarios
off-site meeting
An off-site meeting or kickoff meeting suitable for important decision-making in an extraordinary space.
training trip
A leadership training camp aimed at nurturing the sensibilities of future leaders, targeting executive candidates and young professionals.
incentive travel
As an incentive stay to convey gratitude and pride to outstanding employees and high-performing teams.
VIP invitation trip
An extraordinary stay experience that shortens emotional distances and deepens team bonds.
Inspection and Familiarization Trip
A journey of observation and learning themed around SDGs and regional revitalization, where one can experience local cultural resources.
Workation
It is ideal for small group strategy meetings and focused workations in a space polished by time.
event tour
A driving tour or test drive tour for luxury car owners, where they can enjoy the natural scenery of the sea and mountains.
Banquet / Party
Alumni reunions, New Year's parties, welcome parties, farewell parties, receptions, and corporate incentive parties and social gatherings.
model schedule
DAY 1
- 12:00 Lunch
- 1:00 PM Workshop
Transform the dining area of the Registered Tangible Cultural Property into a conference room.

- 5:00 PM check-in
- 5:30 PM Private Sauna
Experience of relaxation in a storehouse sauna.

- 19:00 Dinner
Savor the Sukiyaki Course of Original Iga Beef at Kanaya.

- 9:00 PM at a local tavern for the second party.
DAY 2
- 7:30 Breakfast
Iga-yaki rice cooked in an earthenware pot + carefully selected ingredients for a Japanese-style breakfast.

- 8:30 travel by car.
- 9:00 Direct teaching from a Doctor of Ninjutsu - Iga Ninjutsu Experience
In the land of the real ninja origins, delve into the essence of comprehensive survival skills
while experiencing ninjutsu such as breathing techniques for mental unification and climbing techniques utilizing natural terrain,
and feel the essence of a ninja, which is the "ability to gather information and survive."
- 11:00 Return to the hotel and take a break.
- 12:00 Lunch
Supervised by Chef Ruan, a medicinal bento filled with the wisdom of ninjas.

- 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Workshop
- 17:30-18:30 Ueno Tenjin Festival Experience @ Danjiri Hall (Private Rental)
The festival floats of the Ueno Tenjin Festival, which are registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, are on display.
The "Danjiri Hall" is reserved for private use after closing hours, allowing for close-up viewing of the danjiri floats and
You can learn about the Ueno Tenjin Festival and experience playing the festival music.
- 19:00-21:00 Dinner @ Nipponia Hotel Iga Ueno Castle Town KANMURI Building
There is also a pairing explanation from Ms. Rumiko Mori, the female manager of Mori Yoshizake.

DAY 3
- 7:30 Breakfast
- 8:30 Check out and move by car.
- 9:00 Round Pillar Satoyama Walking
- 10:30 Special guided tour at Haseien, the kiln of Iga pottery, in the home of Iga pottery.
The highlight is the "16-chamber
old climbing kiln" which is a Registered Tangible Cultural Property at a long-established Iga pottery studio founded in 1832. A special guided tour with explanations by the 8th generation of Haseen is available.
- 12:00 Iga Departure
Venue specifications
KANMURI Building
64 people (1st floor: 32 people / 2nd floor: 32 people)Hidden in the castle town
in a castle town surrounded by mountains.
Unknown delicacies and unique traditional crafts.
"Touching upon 'IGAMONO,'"
A graceful journey tracing the footprints of the era.
About the conceptDesigns of the seasons
Inheriting the decor of the Edo and Meiji periods,
the artistic design that embodies the breath of
the time, from the exterior to the details of the room.
A stay in a historically significant building with attention to detail.
Unknown tradition
The remnants of its past as a ninja village and the legacy built by Matsuo Basho
Haikai culture, for example, has been cherished since ancient times and continues to be popular today.
A walking tour that allows you to experience the traditions of Iga.
Hidden blessings
Savor the blessings of the land nurtured by the unique climate of the Iga Basin,
starting with Iga beef and Iga rice,
in a tranquil residence.
Accumulation of history
A castle town where numerous historical buildings remain as they were from that time.
Tracing the unknown history of Iga.
Directions
- Front desk address〒518-0868 Iga City, Mie Prefecture, Kamiyono Nishimachi 3377Google Map
- If you are coming by car
- Osaka Station
- National Route 25about 70 minutes
- Ueno East Interchange
- San-no-cho Streetabout 5 minutes
- Front desk
- If you are coming by car
- Nagoya Station
- National Route 25about 70 minutes
- Nakase Interchange
- San-no-cho Streetabout 10 minutes
- Front desk
- If you are coming by train
- JR Osaka Station
- JR Osaka Loop Lineabout 15 minutes
- Kintetsu Tsuruhashi Station
- Kintetsu Osaka Lineabout 60 minutes
- Iga Railway Iga-Kōbe Station
- Iga Railway Iga LineAbout 30 minutes
- Iga Railway Ueno City Station
- Walkingabout 6 minutes
- Front desk
- If you are coming by train
- Kintetsu Nagoya Station
- Kintetsu Nagoya Lineabout 60 minutes
- Ise Nakagawa Station
- Kintetsu Osaka Lineabout 30 minutes
- Iga Railway Iga-Kōbe Station
- Iga Railway Iga LineAbout 30 minutes
- Iga Railway Ueno City Station
- Walkingabout 6 minutes
- Front desk
- For those coming by bus from Nagoya.
- Meitetsu Bus Center
- Mie Kotsuabout 100 minutes
- Ueno City Station
- Walkingabout 6 minutes
- Front desk
- About the parking lotPlease use the free parking lot upon your visit.
〒518-0869 Mie Prefecture, Iga City, Ueno Nakacho 3011-2, maximum of 6 cars
※Please use the designated spaces No.1 to No.6.
If the parking lot is full, we apologize for the inconvenience, but please stop by the front desk.
After completing the check-in process at the front desk, you will move to the accommodation building, so
please bring your luggage as it is, except for valuables.
For customers using only the restaurant,
there is no dedicated parking available. We apologize for the inconvenience, but please use nearby parking.Google Map
Overview
- Facility NameNipponia Hotel Iga Ueno Castle Town
- Address3377 Ueno Nishimachi, Iga City, Mie Prefecture, 518-0869, Japan
- Classification of townsImportant Preservation Districts for Groups of Traditional Buildings
- Classification of BuildingsPart of Registered Tangible Cultural Property
- Total number of guest roomsRoom 16
- Maximum occupancy of the guest room1 to 5 people
- Check-in / Check-out15:00 / 11:00
- Co-sleeping with childrenuntil 6 years old
- Pet acceptancePet-friendly
- Pick-up and drop-offAvailable
- Parking lotAvailable
- RestaurantAvailable
- LoungeAvailable
- Wi-FiFully equipped throughout the building.
- Barrier-freeNot supported
- Advance payment methodCredit cards (VISA / MasterCard / JCB / Diners Club / AMEX)
- Pay on-siteCredit cards (VISA / Master / JCB / Diners / AMEX)
Cash - LaundryUnavailable
- OthersLuggage storage service
Room facilities and amenities
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FAQ
- Is the internet environment (connection speed) stable during the meeting?The entire facility is equipped with internet access (wireless = WiFi).
- Is it possible to pay by invoice?It is possible. Please let us know at the time of your reservation.
- Is it possible to borrow a whiteboard and a monitor?It is possible.
- Is it possible to accommodate meals for allergies and vegetarians?It is possible. Please let us know at least two weeks before the date of your stay.
- Is there a bus parking lot?It is possible to get on and off near the KANMURI building (restaurant). Parking is available at the nearby 'Old Ueno City Hall SAKAKURA BASE.'

