This time, we introduce an event being held in Osaka City!
An event will be held over two days, on Saturday, September 20, and Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Kitamido Honganji Tsumura Betsuin in Chuo Ward, Osaka City!
This event will feature numerous booths related to ninjas, making it a gathering of ninjas in Osaka.
‘Ninjas Appear! Hero Ninja Festival 2025 in Kitamido ~The Ninja Villages of Iga, Koka, and Nabari Arrive~’
《Date and Time》
Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21, 2025
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM《Location》
Kitamido Honganji Tsumura Betsuin
Why not take this opportunity to experience the booths and enjoy learning about the history of ninjas?
Kitamido Honganji Tsumura Betsuin is here↓
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Osaka City
Osaka is a major port city and commercial hub in Japan, with a history dating back to the 5th century when it served as the country’s first capital. It grew into a vital economic center during the Edo period and is now renowned for its modern architecture, vibrant nightlife, and historic Osaka Castle.
Kitamido Honganji Tsumura Betsuin
Kitamido Honganji Tsumura Betsuin is a historic Jōdo Shinshū Buddhist temple in Japan, originally established in the 16th century. It served as a significant regional branch (betsuin) of the Honganji school, reflecting the temple’s role in spreading the teachings of Shinran during the Sengoku period. The site remains an active place of worship and a cultural landmark in its community.
Chuo Ward
Chuo Ward is one of Tokyo’s 23 special wards and serves as the historic commercial and financial heart of the city. Its history dates back to the Edo period when it developed as a merchant district, and it is now home to major landmarks like the Tokyo Stock Exchange and the upscale Ginza shopping area. The ward also contains the historic Tsukiji Fish Market site and the picturesque Hamarikyu Gardens.
Iga
Iga is a city in Mie Prefecture, Japan, historically famous as one of the two most prominent centers of ninjutsu, the art of the ninja. It was home to the Iga-ryū school of ninja, who served as mercenaries and spies for feudal lords during the Sengoku period (15th-17th centuries). Today, its history is preserved at the Iga-ryu Ninja Museum.
Koka
Koka is a historical region in Shiga Prefecture, Japan, best known for being the birthplace of the Koka-ryu school of ninjutsu. The area’s ninja clans, known as the Koka ninja, were renowned mercenaries and intelligence gatherers who rose to prominence during the Sengoku period (15th-17th centuries). Today, the region preserves this legacy through museums and historical sites dedicated to its unique ninja heritage.
Nabari
Nabari is a city located in Mie Prefecture, Japan, historically known as a post town on the Iseji route of the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage network. It served as a vital rest stop for pilgrims traveling to the Grand Shrines of Ise. Today, it is a modern municipality that retains elements of its historical past.
Hero Ninja Festival 2025
The Hero Ninja Festival is a modern cultural event celebrating Japan’s iconic covert agents, first launched in Iga, Mie Prefecture—a historical ninja heartland. It features dynamic martial arts demonstrations, historical reenactments, and family-friendly activities that honor the region’s 15th-century ninjutsu heritage. The 2025 edition continues this tradition, offering immersive experiences into the world of these legendary stealth warriors.
Ninja Villages
Ninja villages, such as Iga-Ueno in Mie Prefecture and Koka in Shiga Prefecture, Japan, were historically the homes and training grounds of the shinobi (ninja) clans during the feudal era. These secretive communities developed the unique martial arts, espionage techniques, and weapons that define ninja lore. Today, they are popular tourist destinations featuring museums, preserved houses with hidden traps, and live demonstrations of ninja skills.
