There are tourists who are interested in ninja through manga, anime and movies, as a result many attractions are prepared. such as ninja museums, restaurants, shows or experience programs. Ninja is a spy or spy group, who served to federal lords or influential people. Their image is dressed in a black hooded costume.
What did real ninja do?
One of their duties is to sneak into enemy territory and find out their secrets or destroy their important places or assassinate their leaders. Another duty is to cook up plots, pretending to be an ordinary person. Women ninja was called “kunoichi,” since kanji “women” is written “女,” composed of hiragana “ku,” katakana “no,” and number “ichi.”
Manga ninja character existed
Manga character “Hattori-kun” was named after well-known iga ninja HATTORI Hanzou who existed in the 16 centuries, and his name was also named on a gate of the Edo castle (present day imperial palace) as “Hanzo-mon,”and used for subway line name as Hanzomon line. Iga, Mie and kouka, Shiga are 2 famous ninja schools(area).
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KYOTO SAMURAI & NINJA MUSEUM
Experience the life of a Ninja like never before at the Kyoto Samurai and Ninja Museum, where you can immerse yourself in the world of these enigmatic and elite warriors.
Both locals and tourists can explore the fascinating realm of the Ninja. Discover their role in Japan’s history, and get an up-close look at the weapons and tools they used to execute their secretive missions.
NINJA TOKYO
NINJA TOKYO is an immersive dining experience located in Tokyo’s Otemachi area. It blends the mystery of ninjas with fine dining, offering guests a chance to explore a hidden ninja village beneath the bustling city. The restaurant features ninja-themed performances, traditional Japanese cuisine, and an atmosphere filled with suspense and excitement. Guests can enjoy a variety of courses, including premium Japanese beef, while witnessing ninja magic and entertainment in an environment that replicates the stealthy world of ancient ninjas.
