VMG×Iga Ueno Premium Stay
Iga Ueno is a town where the spirit of the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage "Ueno Tenjin Festival" lives on alongside the history of Iga Ueno Castle. Experience a journey that deepens team bonds—savor local sake chosen for the G7 Ise-Shima Summit toast and participate in a unique soy sauce pressing workshop within a nationally registered Tangible Cultural Property. Stay in a space that blends tradition with the extraordinary for a moment that will be deeply engraved in your team’s memory.
Usage Scenarios
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01.Off-site Meetings
An extraordinary setting for high-level decision-making, kick-off meetings, and executive strategy sessions.
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02.Training & Retreats
Leadership retreats for executives and next-generation talent to foster inspiration and strategic thinking.
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03.Incentive Travel
A prestigious reward for high-performers and teams, conveying deep appreciation and pride.
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04.VIP Hospitality
A retreat-style experience designed to shorten personal distance and strengthen team bonds.
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05.Inspection & FAM Trips
Educational tours themed around SDGs and regional revitalization through local cultural resources.
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06.Workation
Ideal for small-group strategy meetings or intensive focus in a space refined by the passage of time.
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07.Event Tours
Driving tours or test-drive events for luxury car owners, featuring scenic routes through mountains and coastlines.
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08.Event Tours
Ideal for alumni reunions, year-end and New Year parties, welcome and farewell gatherings, and business entertainment.
We also host corporate incentive parties and networking events.
Model Schedule
Iga City, Mie
10:30Arrival at Ubusuna Martial Arts Dojo
Change into Ninja attire.
10:45Authentic Ninja Experience (Theory)
Learn the philosophy of Ninja.
11:15Lunch
12:00Authentic Ninja Experience(Mountain Training)
Physical training in the mountains.
14:10Nagatani-en
Visit the historic climbing kilns and shop for Iga-yaki pottery.
15:30Check-in
16:00Workshop
Understanding the town's history and revitalization.
18:00Dinner
Pairing Iga’s local sake with premium regional ingredients.
8:00Breakfast
10:00Kumihimo Workshop
Traditional braided cord making at Matsushima.
12:00Lunch at Dengaku-za Wakaya
Traditional Tofu Dengaku.
13:00Workshop
15:30Ninja Show by "Ashura"
The world-renowned Iga Ninja special troupe.
16:00Iga-ryu Ninja Museum
18:00Dinner
20:00After-party
8:00Breakfast
9:00Guided Heritage Walk / Free Time
Explore historic residences and local shops.
12:00Lunch（Traditional Sukiyaki at "Kanaya," the pioneer of Iga Beef.）
14:00Departure
Why NIPPONIA HOTEL Iga Ueno Castle Town?
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HOTEL
A Dispersed hotel with 14 rooms across 5 buildings (Max capacity: 43).
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ROOM
Luxury hotel within historic architecture (Extraordinary space).
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RESTAURANT
French cuisine based on local sourcing with dietary flexibility (Vegetarian, Western breakfast, etc.).
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ACTIVITY
Special regional culture and historical immersion.
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HOSPITALITY
Attentive service by VMG Concierge.
Venue Specifications
Dining
Capacity 64 guests (1F: 32 / 2F: 32)
Meeting Rooms
KANMURI Building
Iga City Lifelong Learning Center KAN
Exclusive Cultural Experiences
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Soy Sauce Brewery Tour & My Ponzu Making
Visit the historic Fukuoka Soy Sauce Brewery and create your own original Ponzu.
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Soy Sauce Pressing Experience
Learn the traditional "Kai-ire" (stirring) and press raw soy sauce within the heritage brewery
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Kumihimo Braiding with Artisans
Private workshop led by a Traditional Craft Artisan to create your own "Kumihimo" silk cord.
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Authentic Ninja Training
Professional Ninja training sessions in the spiritual home of the Shinobi.
ACCESS
Large Bus Parking: Available at Ueno Park Parking (Paid).
Case Studies
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Example 1: Luxury Car Manufacturer (Sales Incentive Trip)
2 Nights / 20 Guests (13 rooms)
Included intensive Ninja training, pottery tours, and a private Ninja museum tour after hours.
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Example 2: Business Executive Community (Keizai Doyukai)
1 Night / 10 Guests (10 rooms)
Focused on heritage walking tours and soy sauce brewery workshops for cultural insight.
