Private Iga Ninjutsu Training with a Grand Master (90mins)

Ishikawa, Iga

Private Workshop

-Encounter the True Art of Survival in the Birthplace of the Ninja

Ninjutsu is not merely a martial art—it is a comprehensive art of survival, cultivated through centuries of living in harmony with nature.

This private experience takes place in Iga, widely regarded as the birthplace of the ninja, and more specifically in Oku-Iga Ishikawa, a rural mountain village said to be connected to real historical shinobi.

Following foundational training inside the dojo, you will be entrusted with a mission: to retrieve a hidden scroll concealed within a mountain castle. Through breathing techniques, mental discipline, climbing skills, and navigating in darkness, you will encounter the true essence of the ninja—the ability to gather intelligence and survive with awareness and precision.

This is not simply an activity, but an immersion into the philosophy of ninjutsu, experienced within the history and natural landscape where it was born.

01

Dojo Lecture – Foundations of Ninjutsu

Your training begins inside the dojo with a guided lecture on the history of ninja and the philosophy of ninjutsu.
Here, you will gain insight into the mindset, strategies, and principles that defined the role of the shinobi, forming the intellectual foundation for the mission ahead.
02

Mountain Castle Mission – Retrieval of the Secret Scroll

You will then move into the field and undertake a mission set within an authentic mountain castle. Your objective is to retrieve a hidden document concealed within the terrain.

Applying techniques such as breath control for mental focus, climbing, stealth movement, navigation in darkness, and escape tactics, you will experience the essence of ninja practice—intelligence gathering in real conditions.

Set against the natural landscape of Iga, this immersive mission allows you to physically engage with the environment that shaped the traditions of the shinobi.

Genichi Mitsuhashi

Grandmaster (15th Dan) of the Bujinkan Dojo 5th Dan Instructor of Innin Ninjutsu, Japan Ninja Council PhD in Ninja and Ninjutsu Studies from the Graduate School of Mie University

This private training takes place in Oku-Iga, a secluded mountain village said to be the birthplace of the historical outlaw-hero Ishikawa Goemon. Surrounded by forests and authentic mountain terrain, you will step into the very landscape that shaped the shinobi tradition.

Price Per Group

From ¥31,000 to ¥88,000 per group (1–6 guests).

*Pricing varies depending on the number of participants.

Duration

90 minutes
Location

Ubunasuna Martial Arts Dojo (Specific location details will be provided in your booking confirmation).
Meeting Point

Ubunasuna Martial Arts Dojo (Specific location details will be provided in your booking confirmation).
Language

EnglishJapanese
Attire

・Please wear non-slip shoes and clothing suitable for outdoor activity that you do not mind getting dirty. ・The terrain includes some uneven ground and moderate elevation changes. ・Knee and elbow pads are available for rental. ・In the event of rain, outdoor mountain activities may not be possible; the experience will instead be conducted inside the dojo.