Iga City Ueno Library

Iga City Ueno Library is a public library in Iga, Mie Prefecture, offering a wide collection of books, magazines, and digital resources for all ages. The facility provides different types of materials and serves as an information hub for the community.

The facility traces back to the Sukodo school, which from 1821 taught children of samurai from Mie, Nara, and Kyoto provinces. From these early educational institutions developed the public library that exists today.

The library holds works by poet Matsuo Basho and materials about the ninja traditions that shaped the Iga region's identity. Visitors can explore stories and figures that remain important to local life today.

The library offers workshops, lectures, and educational programs throughout the year for visitors of different interests. Check locally for current schedules and what activities or services are available during your visit.

The library preserves rare documents about the Iga school of ninjutsu, one of the two major ninja schools during Japan's feudal period. This collection holds special value for visitors interested in the hidden history of the region.