A ninja appears in Senba, the birthplace of the hero ninja! ~ Valuable materials and events related to two ninjas, the real ninja from Iga and Koga, and the hero ninja from Senba, are gathered in Kita-Mido, the center of Osaka!

A ninja appears in Senba, the birthplace of the hero ninja! ~ Valuable materials and events related to two ninjas: real ninjas from Iga and Koga, and hero ninjas from Senba, are gathered in Kitamido, in the heart of Osaka! ​ Urban Tourism Osaka-Semba General Incorporated Association Press Release: September 10, 2025 A ninja appears in Senba, the birthplace of the hero ninja! ~ Valuable materials and events related to two ninjas – real ninjas from Iga and Koga, and hero ninjas from Senba – are gathered in Kitamido, in the heart of Osaka! The Osaka Shinobi Tourism Project will hold the “Ninja Appears! Hero Ninja Festival 2025 in Kitamido – Shinobi Villages of Iga, Koga, and Nabari” at Honganji Tsumura Betsuin Kitamido (Honmachi, Chuo Ward, Osaka) on Saturday, September 20th and Sunday, September 21st, 2025. Image
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What is the Osaka Shinobi Cultural Tourism Project? Based on the “Osaka-Semba-Iga-Ueno Ninja and Historical Tourism Promotion Cooperation Agreement” concluded between Urban Tourism Osaka-Semba General Incorporated Association and Iga-Ueno Tourism Association General Incorporated Association, this organization aims to promote mutual sustainable development by forming wide-area tourist routes through close cooperation between the two regions and promoting increased interaction between foreign tourists and domestic visitors. Shinobi no Sato (Iga City, Koka City, Nabari City) and other business entities will participate as cooperating organizations and develop co-creation projects. *This project is registered with the
Osaka-Kansai Expo Co-Creation Challenge (TEAM EXPO).
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/169226/1/169226-1-51065597992f6023fce0a88f053a1196-1090×832.png The theme is Hero Ninja vs. Real Ninja Skillfully wielding weapons to defeat enemies, sometimes disappearing in a puff of smoke… Ninjas now appear as heroes on television and in movies, enjoying worldwide popularity. However, real ninjas, originating in Iga (Nabari) and Koga, were known as “shinobi,” and secretly operated as spies, serving their masters and sometimes using any means necessary to bring back information. The storytelling shorthand book “Sarutobi Sasuke,” published by a publisher in Senba, has cast these ninjas as heroes. Real ninjas and hero ninjas—these contrasting ninjas—will gather at Kitamido, the symbol of Senba. Zones for ninja experiences, cultural experiences, and more The venue is divided into zones, including 1. Ninja Experience Zone, 2. Cultural Experience Zone, 3. Exhibition Zone, 4. Merchandise and Food Zone, and 5. Stage Zone. You can enjoy a variety of ninja-related experiences according to the concept of each zone. Highlights of the Hero Ninja Festival! The event is packed with fun for the whole family, from adults to children, including the appearance of popular ninja-themed characters and the first public unveiling of valuable materials related to real ninjas!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/169226/1/169226-1-bc9223755bf9cd8b6c83597e5fd92845-2049×2241.png Point 1 A thrilling ninja show by the Ninja Secret Squad Based on historical research, this show features impressive ninja action using authentic tools like shuriken, as well as secret ninja techniques such as sword fighting. Point 2 Ninja characters, including Shinobi, are joining the battle! Characters such as Yomiuri TV’s “Shinobi*” and “Pitamaru” from Suru-tto Kansai will be gathering together! Point 3 Valuable materials such as ninjutsu manuals and tools are on display. Valuable materials, such as ninja tools and ninjutsu books, remaining in Iga, Koka, and Nabari are on display. Also, a scroll containing the secrets of the Shinsoku-Hokkijutsu technique will be on public display for the first time in Japan! Point 4 The Tamada Family’s Storytelling, the Creators of the Hero Ninja On Saturday the 20th, a curator from the Iga-ryu Ninja Museum will give a lecture on the history of real ninjas. On Sunday the 21st, a story will be given by the
fourth-generation ninja, who inherited the legacy of the
third-generation ninja Tamada Gyokushusai, who created the concept of the hero ninja, about the origins of the ninja hero. Point 5 Iga-ryu Shuriken Junior Championship! A special Iga-ryu Shuriken Throwing Junior Championship Osaka Tournament will be held on the 21st. Participation on the day is welcome! The winner will receive a special prize. Point 6 Koga-style takoyaki from Americamura will be on display! Koga-style takoyaki, with its flagship store in Americamura, will be available. Enjoy piping hot, freshly grilled takoyaki. In addition, there will be plenty of other fun events, including stage shows. Download the PDF version here! Event overview Title: Ninja Appears! Hero Ninja Festival 2025 in Kitamido ~ Coming to the Ninja Villages of Iga, Koga, and Nabari ~ Date and Time: Saturday, September 20th and Sunday, September 21st, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Venue: Kitamido Honganji Tsumura Betsuin Temple (4-1-3 Honmachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka) Organized by: Osaka Shinobi Culture Tourism Project Co-organized by: Iga City, Koka City, and Nabari City With the cooperation of: Shinobi Village Iga Koka Ninja Council, Iga-ryu Ninja Tourism Promotion Council, Iga Ueno Tourism Association, Koka City Tourism and Urban Development Association, Shigaraki Town Tourism Association, Nabari City Tourism Association, and Iga Ninja Special Forces Ashura, Historical Road Promotion Council, and others Organized by: Urban Tourism Osaka-Senba General Incorporated Association Sponsored by: Osaka City Chuo Ward Office, Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry For inquiries, please contact us at the address below.
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