NINPAKUIWABITSU SANADA NINJA MUSEUM
FOR INTERNATIONAL VISITORS
FROM AROUND THE WORLD TO IWABITSU NINJA.
Sanada history, ninja culture and hands-on experiences. Families and groups from around the world can step into the world of Iwabitsu ninja.
ENGLISH-FRIENDLY NINJA EXPERIENCEIWABITSU NINJA EXPERIENCE | GUNMA, JAPAN | INDOOR HANDS-ON NINJA MUSEUM
TRAIN. CHALLENGE. THINK LIKE A NINJA.
— LEARN THE NINJA WAY BY DOING —
DON’T JUST WATCH. BECOME A NINJA.
Take on VR sword battles, a spy infiltration mission, real shuriken throwing, authentic ninja artifacts and projection mapping. Challenge yourself, think, work with your allies, and discover your own “Ninja Power.”
IWABITSU SANADA NINJA MUSEUM
TRAIN. CHALLENGE. THINK LIKE A NINJA.
The history of Iwabitsu. The strategy of the Sanada. The skills and spirit of the shinobi. Here, you do not simply observe the story — you become part of it.
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SANADA RED × IWABITSU × SHINOBI
BEYOND THIS POINT, YOU ARE NOT JUST A VISITOR.
TOKYO × NINJA × ONSEN
REAL NINJA CULTURE, JUST ABOUT 2 HOURS FROM TOKYO.
Make NINPAKU part of your Japan journey. Located directly in front of JR Gunma-Haramachi Station, NINPAKU fits naturally into a trip from Tokyo, a Gunma onsen stay, a drive from Karuizawa or Nikko, or a winter journey through the ski areas around Kusatsu, Tsumagoi and Manza.
TOKYO → NINPAKU
TOKYO ⇢ IWABITSU
About 2 hours by train with a convenient connection.NINPAKU → ONSEN
NINJA ⇢ KUSATSU / SHIMA
Add real ninja culture to your journey to Gunma’s celebrated hot springs.IKAHO ONSEN → NINPAKU
IKAHO ⇢ IWABITSU
About 30 minutes by car — an easy side trip from one of Gunma’s classic onsen towns.KARUIZAWA → NINPAKU
KARUIZAWA ⇢ IWABITSU
About 1.5 hours by car — an easy addition to a driving trip through the region.NIKKO → NINPAKU
NIKKO ⇢ IWABITSU
About 2.5 hours by car — combine a visit to Nikko with a distinctive ninja experience in Gunma.SKI AREAS → NINPAKU
KUSATSU / TSUMAGOI / MANZA
Add an indoor ninja experience to a winter trip through the ski areas around Kusatsu, Tsumagoi and Manza.Travel times are approximate and vary with train connections, traffic and road conditions.
FEATURED ON NEARBY TOKYO
Discover more ideas for exploring Higashi-Agatsuma and NINPAKU.
EXPLORE HIGASHI-AGATSUMA ON NEARBY TOKYO ↗
Discover more ideas for exploring Higashi-Agatsuma and NINPAKU.
EXPLORE HIGASHI-AGATSUMA ON NEARBY TOKYO ↗
ONSEN × NINJA
MORE THAN HOT SPRINGS. BECOME A NINJA.
Add a ninja experience to your trip to Kusatsu, Shima or Ikaho Onsen. NINPAKU is indoors, making it an easy all-weather stop for families exploring Gunma.
♨ ONSEN TRIP + NINJA EXPERIENCE
Stop by on your way to the hot springs or on your journey back. NINPAKU fits naturally into a trip through Agatsuma and Gunma.
Kusatsu OnsenShima OnsenIkaho Onsen→ NINPAKU
☔ A NINJA MISSION — EVEN ON A RAINY DAY
An indoor experience for any weather. Even when it rains, you can enjoy VR, shuriken throwing, exhibitions and immersive visual effects.
NINJA MISSIONS
FIGHT. INFILTRATE. THROW. OBSERVE. LEARN.
At NINPAKU, you do more than look. Take on the missions and put your own Ninja Power to the test.
THE NINJA CHALLENGE
TEST YOUR NINJA POWER.
VR, shuriken, infiltration, observation and real ninja culture. Step into the world of the shinobi and discover what you can do.
* Some experiences shown in this video may now be offered in a different format.
GENJIN KETTO NO JINVR Sword Battle
Enter a virtual sword fight and experience the legendary strength of Sanada Yukimura for yourself.
Admission includes one VR play per person.
Your play may be shared within your group. Additional plays are ¥200 each.
* For visual-safety considerations, the VR experience is not offered to children under elementary-school age.
SHURIKEN HITCHU NO JINShuriken Throwing
Take aim and throw! Try authentic iron shuriken or child-friendly rubber shuriken. Admission includes 10 throws with either type. You can also throw origami shuriken freely at targets and villainous ninja appearing on the big screen. Test your accuracy!
NINJA ARTIFACT GALLERYAuthentic Ninja Cultural Collection
Discover the real world of the shinobi through more than 300 ninja artifacts — one of Japan’s largest permanent displays. See shuriken, bo-shuriken, kusarigama, weighted chains, concealed trick weapons, scrolls and more. Some items can even be handled. In ninja costume, with authentic tools in your hands, the Sengoku era feels remarkably close.
HIHO DASSHU NO JINSpy Infiltration Challenge
Break through the traps spread across NINPAKU’s second floor and steal the hidden treasure! Step over, crawl under and weave through ropes fitted with bells — sometimes even jump. Your mission is to retrieve the old coin without sounding the alarm and return safely. Stealth, speed and your own ninja style decide the result.
MUSHIN TSUMIAGE NO JUTSUFocus Challenge
Strength and speed alone do not make an elite ninja. Calm your mind, control your breathing and stack bottle caps with total concentration. It looks simple — until you try it. How high can you go? A quiet ninja discipline that tests the limits of your focus.
KAGE EMAKI NO JUTSUNinja Projection Mapping
A two-minute illusion of light and shadow suddenly transforms the Ninja Artifact Gallery. Trick houses, flames, lightning-fast movement and the Sanada six-coin crest emerge around you as the world of the Agatsuma Sanada ninja comes alive. Young children may find the darkness and visual effects surprising.
There is even more to explore: retro ninja games, the “Ninbrary” ninja library, and ninja drawing activities.
NINJA POWER
WHAT IS YOUR NINJA POWER?
Complete NINPAKU missions and measure six ninja abilities. Your results reveal your overall Ninja Power — and earn you a personalized certificate.
TAKE HOME PROOF OF YOUR CHALLENGE.
Speed, Skill, Vision, Knowledge, Spirit and Bonds. Your results determine your total Ninja Power and ninja rank.
Apprentice → Genin → Chūnin → Jōnin → Kaiden → IwakageNINJA REGISTRY
IWABITSU NINJA REGISTRY
The official record of ninja certified at NINPAKU. How many Jonin are there? Who has reached Iwakage?
VIEW THE NINJA REGISTRY & RANKINGSVOICE
WHAT OUR NINJA VISITORS SAY
A few words from real visitors.
★★★★★
“The shuriken throwing is highly recommended.”
Google review · March 2026★★★★★
“The Sanada Yukimura game is incredibly exciting.”
Google review · December 2025★★★★★
“It was great to learn while having fun.”
Google review · June 2025REAL NINJA CULTURE
MORE THAN PLAY. DISCOVER THE REAL NINJA.
MORE THAN 300 AUTHENTIC NINJA ARTIFACTS
Explore a collection built over many years, including shuriken, kusarigama, weighted chains, concealed trick weapons and materials connected with the Agatsuma and Sanada ninja traditions.
LEARNING
忍べ。挑め。考えろ。
— LEARNING BY DOING —Choose. Try. Fail. Try again. Observe carefully. Think. Work together.
ChooseChallengeThinkCooperateReflect
COMING SOON
THE WORLD OF IWABITSU NINJA KEEPS EVOLVING.
COMING SOONIWABITSU HYAKUSHOTOWarrior & Ninja Light Installation
The names of warriors and ninja connected to Iwabitsu illuminate the museum.
COMING SOONBUILD IWABITSU CASTLEMinecraft Castle-Building Experience
Work together to rebuild the lost Iwabitsu Castle in a digital world.
COMING SOONKOTON EMAKI NO JUTSULight & Laser Ninja Experience
Experience a ninja story told through light and lasers.
COMING SOONNINJA INFILTRATION CORRIDORNinja Stealth Adventure
Climb, crawl and move through walls, nets and passages as the building itself becomes your mission.
MORE WAYS TO ENJOY NINPAKU
THERE IS MORE THAN ONE WAY INTO THE NINJA WORLD.
FOR NARUTO FANS
FOR THOSE WHO DISCOVERED NINJA THROUGH NARUTO.
If manga and anime sparked your interest in ninja, take the next step into real ninja culture. NARUTO-related merchandise is also available at the museum.
★ Official limited-edition items available only at NINPAKU.
VIEW LIMITED ITEMS & ONLINE SHOP * NINPAKU is not an official or affiliated NARUTO facility.
COSPLAY & PHOTO
ENTER IWABITSU IN NINJA OR SAMURAI COSPLAY.
Step into NINPAKU in ninja clothing or samurai armor. Come with family or friends and capture your own Sengoku-era moment.
NINPAKU NOW / INSTAGRAM
NINPAKU IS OPEN FOR NINJA MISSIONS.
See the latest experiences, visitors and events on our official Instagram.
NINPAKU NEWS
NINPAKU NEWS
Updates on opening days, events, experiences and more.
The English version of the official NINPAKU website is now open.
The official NINPAKU website has been renewed.
The Ninja Power Assessment is now open.
The Iwabitsu Ninja Registry is now open.
The official NINPAKU website is being renewed.
Closed Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Open on public holidays.
New ninja experiences are now in development and will be introduced gradually.
OFFICIAL BOOKING
BOOK
BOOK YOUR VISIT & NINJA EXPERIENCE
Book directly with NINPAKU. Select your visit date and number of guests using our BÓKUN booking system.
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VISIT / PRICE
ENTER THE WORLD OF IWABITSU NINJA.
Everything you need for your visit: admission, access and contact information.
ADMISSION
¥1,200
per person · elementary school age and older
PRESCHOOL CHILDREN
FREE
Preschool children: free admission.
ACCESS
MuseumIwabitsu Sanada Ninja Museum “NINPAKU”
Address624-4 Haramachi, Higashiagatsuma, Agatsuma, Gunma 377-0801, Japan
TrainDirectly in front of JR Gunma-Haramachi Station
Phone080-6708-5431
Hours10:00〜16:00
ClosedTuesday, Wednesday & Thursday * Open on public holidays
OPEN IN GOOGLE MAPS
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CONTACT NINPAKU
General inquiries, group bookings, school visits, educational travel and media inquiries are welcome.
Email: iwabitsu@shinobinoran.com
Email: iwabitsu@shinobinoran.com
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