Approximately 1 hour by car from the hotel, enjoy the Suzuka Circuit and visit the castle town of Iga Ueno. Here are some family travel recommendations.
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Known as the stage for the world-renowned race, the F1 Japanese Grand Prix, "Suzuka Circuit".
Not only can you enjoy thrilling races up close, but you can also experience the joy of driving through activities like go-karting, making it a popular spot representing Mie. It is a place where both adults and children can enjoy in their own ways, and it is cherished as a perfect location for a special day with family.
How to Enjoy Suzuka Circuit
"Experience the world's highest peak of the 'real thing' up close."
The international racing course, which is a symbol of the Suzuka Circuit, hosts world-class races throughout the year.
F1 Japanese Grand Prix: The biggest festival at Suzuka where the world's top speed and technology collide.
Suzuka 8 Hours (Motorcycle): A passionate motorcycle endurance race where riders challenge their limits under the midsummer sky.
SUPER GT / All Japan Super Formula: The highest level battle in the country where monster machines approach speeds of 300 km/h right in front of you.
Suzuka Circuit's race/event calendar: https://www.suzukacircuit.jp/calendar_s/
Driving on the Suzuka Circuit course with my own hands.
The "International Racing Course" where top drivers from around the world engage in fierce battles.
The EV machine "Circuit Challenger" allows you to experience the thrill of driving on its authentic surface and conquering it.
You can enjoy the experience of gripping the steering wheel with your own hands, accelerating, decelerating, and shifting gears while taking in the same scenery as F1.
Price: 1 unit / 2,000 yen
* The above price does not include the entrance fee.
* You cannot ride with a park passport or Suzuka Circuit Park "Attraction Ticket."
Circuit Challenger: https://www.suzukacircuit.jp/park/attraction/challenger/
"Suzuka Circuit Park" is enjoyable for everyone from age 3 to adults.
The park, which specializes in over 30 attractions focused on "self-driving," is composed of six areas with different concepts.
From "Kochira no Pucchi Town," where small children learn the basics of driving with police cars and trains, to "GP Field," which pursues authentic riding experiences, the offerings are diverse.
There are attractions that allow children as young as three to challenge themselves to drive alone, as well as high-speed attractions that even adults can't help but take seriously.
Suzuka Circuit Park: https://www.suzukacircuit.jp/park/
Access Information
Location: 7992 Inou-cho, Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture
Access: About 1 hour by car from the hotel (paid parking available)
Official website: https://www.suzukacircuit.jp/
After enjoying time at Suzuka Circuit, head to Nipponia Hotel Iga Ueno Castle Town.
About an hour by car from Suzuka Circuit. The hotel is located in Iga Ueno, a castle town where ninjas once hid and samurai passed through.
The guest rooms, restored from banks of the Meiji period and residences from the Edo period, feel like a hidden retreat that transcends time as soon as you step inside. Open the heavy storehouse door, look up at the thick beams, and run up the maisonette stairs. A sense of excitement awaits, reminiscent of finding a "secret base" that captivated you as a child.
For dinner, please enjoy the blessings of local rich ingredients "IGAMONO" such as Iga beef and Iga rice in a farm-to-table French style. We also offer half courses and one-plate meals for children. The tatami dining area provides a comfortable space for children.
In the morning, we prepare a Japanese breakfast featuring Iga rice cooked in an Iga clay pot as the main dish, along with Iga beef simmered in soy sauce and sake lees soup.
Example itinerary for a 1-night, 2-day trip.
Enjoying the experience at Suzuka Circuit on Day 1.
10:00｜Arrived at Suzuka Circuit Park.
13:00｜Lunch at the park restaurant with a view of Ise Bay.
16:30｜Departed from Suzuka. Moved to Iga Ueno (about 1 hour by car).
17:30｜Checked in at Nipponia Hotel Iga Ueno Castle Town.
19:00｜Enjoyed a French dinner featuring ingredients from Iga.
Day 2: Experience the history and culture of Iga Ueno.
08:00｜Traditional Japanese breakfast with Iga rice cooked in a clay pot
10:00｜Depart from the hotel. Stroll through the castle town on foot
10:30｜Experience the mechanisms at the "Iga-ryu Ninja Museum"
12:00｜Lunch at a traditional house café or soba restaurant in the castle town
14:00｜Head back home
Attractions around the hotel
Iga-ryu Ninja Museum (Ninja House)
Visit the roots of the "secret base," a stage for intellectual adventure.
At first glance, the seemingly ordinary old house is filled with mechanisms inspired by ninja wisdom, such as plot twists and hidden stairs. The time spent experiencing these real mechanisms is sure to be an unforgettable experience that stimulates children's curiosity.
Location: 117 Ueno Marunouchi, Iga City, Mie Prefecture (inside Ueno Park)
Access: About a 10-minute walk from our hotel
Official website: https://www.iganinja.jp/
Tsubaki Ōkami Shrine
A shrine that enshrines Sarutahiko no Okami as the main deity, it is one of over two thousand main shrines nationwide, widely revered as the "ancestor deity of guidance."
Located at the foot of the Suzuka mountain range in Ise Province, it is known for various divine virtues such as safety in travel, warding off misfortune, family safety, and success in business. The grounds, embraced by the nature of Suzuka, flow with pure and dignified air, making it a recommended place for those who wish to spend a moment of tranquility during their sightseeing.
Location: 1871 Yamamoto-cho, Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture
Access: About 1 hour by car from our hotel (free parking available / approximately 500 cars can be parked)
Official website: https://tsubaki.or.jp/
Reservation
At our hotel, we offer a variety of activities that you can enjoy with your children. Would you like to experience the history and culture of Iga through activities such as making maiponzu and creating nerikiri?