Iga Ueno Castle

The castle stands on a hill at the intersection of Kizu and Tsuge rivers, featuring stone walls rising 30 meters above the surrounding moat.

The initial construction started in 1585 under Takigawa Katsutoshi, followed by Tsutsui Sadatsugu who built the inner bailey and main tower under Toyotomi rule.

The castle hosts two major annual events: the Iga Ueno Ninja Festa in spring and the Ueno Tenjin Festival with traditional float parades in autumn.

Visitors can reach the castle through a 10-minute walk from Uenoshi Station, with regular train connections from major cities including Osaka.

The wooden reconstruction of the main tower from 1935 contains a museum displaying artifacts from the regional history.

Location: Iga

Inception: 1585

Founders: Tsutsui Sadatsugu

Made from material: wood

Part of: 100 Fine Castles of Japan

Website: http://igaueno-castle.jp

GPS coordinates: 34.77009,136.12719

Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:58