What to know
The Koka Ninja Village (甲賀の里忍術村, Kōka no Sato Ninjutsumura) is one of Koka City's ninja-themed attractions, alongside the Ninja House. Set in a remote rural area, the village features a somewhat worn-down compound with a collection of old houses nestled in the forest. In one of the buildings, a staff member demonstrates the various trapdoors and hidden compartments that were once used by ninja.
Other highlights include a shuriken (throwing star) range and a nine-stage obstacle course where visitors can try walking on water or scaling walls using tools devised by ninja. There is also a simple museum displaying manuals and tools that the Koka ninja used in the past.
It takes about 30 minutes to walk from Koka Station to the Ninja Village. A free shuttle bus may be waiting at the north entrance of Koka Station for arriving visitors. If the bus is not there, call 0748-88-5000 to request a pickup. Alternatively, a taxi ride takes about ten minutes and costs no more than 1500 yen one way.
Visitor information
Practical details to check before planning this stop.
- Hours
- 10:00 to 16:00 (most weekdays)
- Closed
- Mondays (or following day if Monday is a national holiday), except summer holidays
- Admission
- 2000 yen (~$12.8)
- English name
- Original name
- Koka Ninja Village
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