10 Things to Do in Ueda That You Shouldn't Miss

February 10, 2018 Major Galusha

Ueda is a city located in central Nagano Prefecture, in the Chūbu region of Japan. As of 1 October 2016, the city had an estimated population of 155,664 and a population density of 282 persons per km².
Restaurants in Ueda

1. Anrakuji Temple

2361 Besshonsen, Ueda 386-1431, Nagano Prefecture +81 268-38-2062
Excellent
35%
Good
54%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 130 reviews

Anrakuji Temple

Reviewed By Gaikokujin P - Moscow, Russia

Very impressed - the Octagonal 3-storey pagoda, the 16 Rakans (arhats) pavillion, the statues of priests Yogyu Enin and Shokoku Isen and, last but not least, the quiet cemetery and the surrounding forest are great. Mark the Kuro-mon (Black Gate) marking the old border of the temple territory.

2. Kitamuki Kannon Shrine

2347 Bessho Onsen, Ueda 386-1431, Nagano Prefecture +81 268-37-1234
Excellent
21%
Good
55%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 138 reviews

Kitamuki Kannon Shrine

Reviewed By Judge404 - Cape Town

A beautiful shrine with gorgeous outdoor shrines surrounding it. No access charge and set against a hillside forest. It just oozes character and history. My choice for this area.

3. Uedajo Castle

Ninomaru, Ueda 386-0026, Nagano Prefecture +81 268-23-5135
Excellent
19%
Good
51%
Satisfactory
26%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 500 reviews

Uedajo Castle

Reviewed By canberra421 - Singapore, Singapore

You will find lots of castle ruin in Japan. We came here at 5pm thinking the castle would be closed. But luckily you still can walk the grounds only the tower is closed. Walk around the surroundings and it features all the parts of the castle, tower, moat etc

4. Mugonkan

3462 Sannosan Koaso, Ueda 386-1213, Nagano Prefecture +81 268-37-1650
Excellent
62%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 53 reviews

Mugonkan

Reviewed By susume724 - Bangkok, Thailand

地元の友人が案内してくれました。
若くして亡くなった画家たちの無念が伝わってくるようです。
ゆっくり時間をかけて見て回りました。
今でも遺族の方々から情報を聞いて絵などが寄付されているようで、たびたび展示が変わるようだと友人が言っていました。
出口から、傘を置いた入り口まで建屋の反対側なので、雨の中濡れて歩きました。

5. Utsukushigahara Openair Museum

2085-70, Takeshikamihoniri | Utsukushigahara, Ueda 386-0507, Nagano Prefecture +81 268-86-2331
Excellent
29%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 79 reviews

Utsukushigahara Openair Museum

Reviewed By misocutlet - Orange, Australia

The installation artworks were interesting, but I was more impressed by the location. Although it was late June, it was not hot around the mountain. So my friend and I enjoyed walking around the outdoor museum and viewing the city of Ueda surrounded by high Mountains. The admission was only JPY1000.

6. Bessho Onsen Station

1853-3 Bessho-onsen, Ueda 386-1431, Nagano Prefecture +81 268-38-2018
Excellent
16%
Good
66%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 48 reviews

Bessho Onsen Station

Reviewed By DYA717 - Honolulu

The ride on a quaint, local 2-car train took 30-minutes one way. The roundtrip ticket cost 1180-yen (same price as an all day ticket). Nearby the stations are several temples one can visit. I never got to try the onsens but I'll leave that for the next time.

7. Sanadashi Honjo Ruins

Sanadamachi Osa, Ueda 386-2201, Nagano Prefecture
Excellent
23%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 59 reviews

Sanadashi Honjo Ruins

Reviewed By Tyler-KameseiRyokan - Nagano

Gives an understanding of the type of place mountain fortresses were located. Great view of the Ueda / Shioda Plain. But a fuller "castle" experience can be had at Ueda Castle down below.

8. Shinshu Ueda Hokkaku Kaido Yanagimachi

Chuo, Ueda 386-0012, Nagano Prefecture
Excellent
10%
Good
52%
Satisfactory
34%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 97 reviews

Shinshu Ueda Hokkaku Kaido Yanagimachi

Reviewed By Gaikokujin P - Moscow, Russia

The Edo-style shops along the street are quite atmospheric - and once you get to the street's end, cross the road and visit Ueda Daijingu shrine; do not miss the Okazaki Brewery and taste (or by as a souvenire) some nihon-shu (sake). Make a stop at a noodle restaurant.

9. Zensanji Temple

300 Maeyama, Ueda 386-1436, Nagano Prefecture +81 268-38-2855
Excellent
36%
Good
54%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 36 reviews

Zensanji Temple

Reviewed By ハイク - Aichi Prefecture, Japan

独鈷山の山麓にあり、塩田平や山並みを見渡すことができます。桜の見頃を終え、藤の蕾が出番を待ち望んでいるような境内でした。四季折々の花を鑑賞できそうです。平安時代に空海上人(弘法大師)が霊場として開創したと伝えられ、昔は40以上もの末寺が付属していたそうです。三重塔、木造茅葺造りの本堂は見所です。本堂の屋根には、水?という文字が見られます。庫裡に上がって、くるみおはぎをいただきました。

10. Sugadaira Kogen Ski Area

Sugadaira Kogen, Ueda 386-2204, Nagano Prefecture +81 268-74-2003
Excellent
19%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
9%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 63 reviews

Sugadaira Kogen Ski Area

Reviewed By warren D - tokyo

My partner and I don't get to Sugadaira every season but enjoy it every time. The ski areas, Davos, Pine Peak, Taro, offer skiing from beginner to intermediate/advanced/expert. There are hot spring hotels here, although many Japanese have beso (second homes) in Sugadaira, about a 30-40 minute drive from Ueda City.

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