It is said that the origin of Koka medicine goes back to the Yamabushi (traveling warrior monks) who carried the herbal and medicinal concoctions as souvenirs when they travelled to various regions to distribute amulets. This process was the start of modern household medicine distribution. The Yamabushi’s preparation and knowledge of medicinal herbs were fully utilized, and their preparation method of gunpowder and medicines are in the books of ninjutsu of Koka-ryu and Iga-ryu schools.
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Course to explore the secrets of the authentic ninja’s medicines and explosives
About 4 hours
Learn about medicines, which were one of the specialties of the ninja!
Course to explore the secrets of
an authentic ninja’s medicines and explosives
Exit at Konan IC (Exit) and drive about 15 minutes by car.
Get off at Koka Station on the JR Kusatsu Line and walk about 25 minutes.
Koka Apothecary Materials
About 15 minutes by car.
Drive along Prefectural Highway 4 or other routes in the direction of Aburahi.
About 10 minutes by train.
Get on a train at Koka Station or Aburahi Station on the JR Kusatsu Line and get off at Tsuge Station on the JR Kansai Main Line.
Tejikara-jinja Shrine
and Tejikara Fireworks
Ninja of Iga and Koka were most known for their expertise in manufacturing gunpowder and medicine. Fireworks are launched at Tejikara-jinja Shrine, which enshrines the tutelary deity of the Fujibayashi clan, one of the three greatest Iga ninja clans and an expert in the gunpowder and fire arts.
To Iga IC (Exit) About 15 minutes by car
To Tsuge Station on the JR Kansai Main Line About 10 minutes by car
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