Ueda (上田市, Ueda-shi) is a city located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019, the city had an estimated population of 157,480 in 67,783 households, [1] and a population density of 290 persons per km 2. [2]

Straddling the Chikuma River southeast of Nagano City, Ueda is home to a stunning castle park, awe-inspiring temples, and a historic hot springs area.

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Welcome to Ueda City in Nagano Prefecture, where walking around town is a trip back in time. 90 minutes from Tokyo Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen.

May 14, 2023 · While not as famous as Nagano's capital, Ueda is a city in central Japan that is blessed with a smorgasbord of nature, history and hot springs.

One of Top 100 Japanese Castles and the symbol of Ueda City. After a short 12-minute walk from the Hokuriku Shinkansen Ueda Station, you will arrive at Ueda Castle, which is over 400 years old. The symbol of Ueda City, Ueda Castle was highly defensible with water flowing in its moat.

Jan 10, 2025 · Ueda is a small, nostalgic city known for its quaint features, good food, hot springs and legendary samurai. The former stronghold of the mighty Sanada clan, any visit to Ueda starts at the expansive Ueda Castle Park before exploring its retro enclaves and side streets before heading to Bessho Onsen – Ueda’s renowned hot spring haven.

Located in the northern Nagano castle town of Ueda sits the stunning Ueda Castle Park. Filled with history and incredible scenic views, the park and its impressive fortress are worth a visit any time of year.

We’ll introduce such useful sightseeing info as how to walk around the castle town in Nagano Prefecture’s Ueda City, things to try, souvenirs, hot springs, and the various areas.

Ueda, city, Nagano ken (prefecture), Honshu, Japan. It lies along the Chikuma River. Ueda was a castle town during the Tokugawa period (1603–1867) and later became a centre of silk manufacturing and the site of the Sericultural Professional School.