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Ninjadera (Ninja Temple)
 
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Ninjadera

Myoryuji Temple, commonly known as Ninjadera ("Ninja Temple"), was built by the Maeda lords, rulers over the region during the Edo Period. While not actually associated with ninjas, the temple earned its nicknamed because of its many deceptive defences.

Since the shogun imposed strict building restrictions as one way of weakening his regional lords, Myoryuji was designed to circumvent the restrictions and serve as a disguised military outpost. It was built with considerable defences and escape routes, so that its defenders could alert the castle in the event of an attack.

The temple's defences aimed to guard against intruders or attack, and include hidden tunnels, secret rooms, traps, and a labyrinth of corridors and staircases. These can be viewed by guided tour (reservations required) held in Japanese, although excellent English guidebooks are available upon request.

Myoryuji is located in the Teramachi District in the south of the city. Populated by numerous temples, this area was originally located outside of the city limits as were the entertainment districts.

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how to get there

Take a bus from Kanazawa Station (East Exit bus stops numbers 7 to 9) to Hirokoji bus stop (20 minutes, 230 yen, frequent departures), from where you can walk to the Ninjadera in about five minutes.

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hours and fees

Hours:9:00 to 16:30 (November to February until 16:00)
Closed:November 13 and January 1
Admission:800 yen (reservations required)
Reservation by phone: 076-241-0888

news and reports

Kanazawa Cherry Blossom Report
April 13, 2009

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