Koka Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Shiga Prefecture, Japan
About Koka
Kōka is well known for its ninja history (Kōga ninja clan), unique ceramics and position on theTokaido Road. The Kōga ninja clan were rivals of the nearbyIganinjas. Unlike the Iga ninja, whose power was well-known, the Kōga clan are said to have used stealth and deception to mask their size and power, creating fake rivals for themselves. In 1581, the two clans joined forces against Oda Nobunaga, but were defeated by Nobunaga's overwhelming forces, and the surviving members of the Kōga ninja went into retreat. The ceramics produced in Kōka, known as Shigaraki-yaki, have been prized across Japan for centuries. Today you will see many small pottery shops lining the streets near Shigaraki Station. The Tokaido Road was for centuries the main route from Kyoto to Edo (present day Tokyo). The ro
Where to Stay in Koka
- 🏨Diamond Shiga
- 🏨Hotel Lake Villa
- 🏨Kamoshika Villa
- 🏨Miyano Onsen
- 🏨Ogawatei
- 🏨Shiono Onsen
Koka Travel Guide Sections
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