Kōka and Iga: Exploring the Land of the Ninja
Ninja Village: Explore the lands associated with the Kōka and Iga ninjas.
Course Overview
Intermediate Level (Approx. 50km / 6 hours)
Explore the ninja villages of Kōka City and Iga City by e-bike and visit ninja history locations such as Tokunaga Temple, where the Tokugawa clan stopped during their greatest crisis, the “Kōka-Iga Crossing”; Aburahi Shrine, the base of the Kōka ninja; Kasuga Shrine, the base of the Iga ninja; and climb the ruins of Kōka and Iga castles to compare them.
*The ninja villages feature intricate mountain terrain with many slopes, but with an e-bike, you can power up hills effortlessly.
Kōnan Regional Community Center ～ Oki ～ Aburahi Shrine ～ Tokunaga Temple
～ Kasuga Shrine ～ Sawamura Residence ～ Mibuno Castle ～ Tejikara Shrine
～ Wada Shrine ～ Real Ninja Museum ～ Kōnan Regional Community Center
Ultra-Advanced Long Cycling Tour (Approx. 100km / Approx. 7 hours)
Explore Kōka City and Iga City, the ninja villages, by e-bike. Trace the route of the Tokugawa clan’s greatest crisis, the “Kōka-Iga Crossing,” and seek out traces of ninja. Sore butt guaranteed. Challengers wanted!
Kōnan Regional Community Center ～ Sugitani Shinden ～ Shigaraki Kumoi ～
Shigaraki Station ～ Tarao ～ Gosai Pass ～ Marubashira ～ Ayama ～
Mibunohakushi ～ Kasuga Shrine ～ Sawamura Residence ～
Tsuge (Tokunaga Temple) ～ Wada Castle Ruins ～ Aburahi Shrine ～ Real Ninja
Museum ～ Kōnan Regional Community Center
Meeting Place In front of the Kōnan District Community Center
Kōka City Community Development Association
Office (810 Noda, Kōnan-cho, Kōka City)
Fee (tax included) ¥13,200 (per person)
Included in fee Guide fee / accident insurance / rental bicycle fee (electric-assist bicycle) helmet / lunch
Items to Bring / Attire Clothing that fits well and allows for easy movement (tracksuits also acceptable) drinking water / towel/sunglasses / sunscreen
Minimum requirements 1 person or more (Height: 144 cm (4’7) or above; Weight: 90 kg (198 lbs.) or below)
Restrictions Height: 144 cm or above; Weight: 90 kg or below
Max number of applicants 3 persons *For groups of 3 or more, please contact us.
Custom-made Cycling Tours
Please let us know what kind of cycling you wish to do!
We will plan a cycling tour according to the desired content of all participants.
We hope you will enjoy a wonderful day of cycling through ninja country!
Here is a sample itinerary for your reference:
- A tour for three people who wish to participate in a cycling tour but are nervous about their physical strength/stamina and desire a short distance course.
- A tour for a group that desires to cycle in the footsteps of the ninjas.
- A tour for a family that wants to enjoy cycling without feeling overwhelmed.
Please provide us with the below information.
- Number of days/time *If you have a finalized itinerary for your travel plans within Japan, please let us know.
- Physical fitness and height of all participants