Ninja Museum of Igaryu, Military museum at Iga Ueno Castle, Japan
Description
The Ninja Museum of Igaryu is a military museum in the city of Iga dedicated to the history of ninja warriors. The collection contains over 400 original weapons and tools such as throwing stars and chain sickles, along with ancient handwritten ninjutsu texts.
History
Founded in 1964 by Heishichiro Okuse, the museum preserves the legacy of Iga ninja who focused on espionage during the Sengoku period. The collection records the techniques and tactics of these military units from that historical era.
Culture
Guides dressed in traditional attire lead visitors through a reconstructed ninja house featuring hidden rooms and trap mechanisms. They explain how such spaces were used in daily life and defense.
Practical
The museum is open to visitors during daytime hours and offers interactive activities beyond the standard exhibition. Allow adequate time to explore the various exhibits and hands-on areas throughout the building.
Did you know?
The museum holds a specialized collection of ninjutsu manuscripts that represent rare written records of combat techniques and strategies. These texts offer uncommon insight into the intellectual side of these warriors beyond their known physical abilities.
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