Title: Ueda Travel Guide: Best of Ueda, Nagano Prefecture Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Ueda](https://expedia.co.uk/Ueda-Hotels.d6053700.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Ueda](https://expedia.co.uk/Ueda-Holiday-Rentals.d6053700.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Things to do in Ueda](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Ueda.d6053700.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Ueda Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Ueda.d6053700.Car-Hire-Guide)[Ueda Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Ueda.d6053700.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Ueda Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![We stopped by Ueda Castle on the way home from seeing the snow monkeys. We lucked out and they were having a Cherry Blossom Festival that day. Perfect end to a perfect day! #StunningStructures #CherryBlossoms #Japan #Ueda #Castle ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053700/d853dfb6-5a8b-4aea-acb1-cea742751952.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![We stopped by Ueda Castle on the way home from seeing the snow monkeys. We lucked out and they were having a Cherry Blossom Festival that day. Perfect end to a perfect day! #StunningStructures #CherryBlossoms #Japan #Ueda #Castle ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053700/d853dfb6-5a8b-4aea-acb1-cea742751952.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Early morning sunlight on the Jorakuji temple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053700/3f5896e8-2618-4ac6-9363-55eee0b470df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ueda Castle Amagafuchi.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053700/b378fc61-c4d3-446f-9f4c-4b5930e1df7b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053700/b378fc61-c4d3-446f-9f4c-4b5930e1df7b.jpg) by [Qurren](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Qurren) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![上田城](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053700/ea96c27a-81ff-4aee-824d-5a032f92d6fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053700/ea96c27a-81ff-4aee-824d-5a032f92d6fe.jpg) by [くろふね](https://www.panoramio.com/user/1474640?with_photo_id=11747562) ([Creative Commons Attribution 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ## Visit Ueda Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Ueda ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Tokiiri While there might not be top attractions in Tokiiri, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ueda City Museum and Ueda Castle Ruins Park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ueda-Tokiiri.dx3000755743) - Top hotels in Ueda - Top Holiday Rentals in Ueda ![Hotel Metropolitan Nagano](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10220000/10215700/10215658/e8e9505a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Metropolitan Nagano 1346 Minami-ishido-cho Nagano Nagano-ken £64 8 Mar - 9 Mar Stay at this hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews) The room was excellent. The bed was so comfortable & duvet & pillows perfect. Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=10215658&PinnedHotelID=10215658&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6053700) ![Karuizawa Hotel Longing House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22870000/22865000/22864908/2f827f8e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Karuizawa Hotel Longing House 1323-522 Karuizawa, Karuizawamachi Karuizawa Nagano Prefecture £54 1 Mar - 2 Mar Stay at this spa hotel in Karuizawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza and Karuizawa ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (305 reviews) Great room Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=22864908&PinnedHotelID=22864908&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6053700) ![KAMENOI HOTEL KUSATSU YUBATAKE](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96460000/96458100/96458079/2a2ca7b4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### KAMENOI HOTEL KUSATSU YUBATAKE 512-3 Kusatsu Kusatsu Gunma £149 1 Mar - 2 Mar Stay at this ryokan in Kusatsu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and hot springs on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (348 reviews) We enjoyed our stay. Great staff and service. Very clean and a good dinner buffet. The hotel is a bit of a hike uphill. Google maps might tell you to approach from the right, go behind the hotel and come around to the entrance. This route has a bunch of uneven steps and is somewhat steep. It’s better ... Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=96458079&PinnedHotelID=96458079&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6053700) [See all 1,747 properties in Ueda](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6053700) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![HOTEL LA VIGNE HAKUBA by Onko Chishin](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104300000/104294700/104294662/c28126c3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### HOTEL LA VIGNE HAKUBA by Onko Chishin 3020-1116 Shinden, Hokujo Hakuba Nagano Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Hakuba. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area and Hakuba ... 10/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews) This hotel has terrific staff, lovely breakfasts, and is beautiful to be in with all the natural wood decor, comfortable furniture and beds with lovely linens. The location is perfect for walking to many great restaurants, the local bus stop and liquor store. They also have a great ski storage room ... Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hakuba-Hotels-HOTEL-LA-VIGNE-HAKUBA-By-Onko-Chishin.h104294662.Hotel-Information) ![Condominium Hakuba Goryu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5680000/5675900/5675830/2b5f8a77_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Condominium Hakuba Goryu 22183-74 Kamishiro Shiro Kawahara Hakuba Nagano-ken Stay at this ski condo in Hakuba. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (35 reviews) Phenomenal location right under the Toomi chair Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nagano-Hotels-Condominium-Hakuba-Goryu.h5675830.Hotel-Information) ![Bell Cottage Village](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44770000/44761100/44761052/f7510d59_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bell Cottage Village Ochikura 14718-187 Hakuba Nagano Stay at this villa in Hakuba. Enjoy free parking, a garden and slippers. Popular attractions Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area and Tsugaike Ski Resort are located ... 6.6/10 (4 reviews) 年末年始２泊しました。駐車場がかなりぬかるんでいて、駐車スペースを確保するのが大変でした。施設の整備や清潔さは特に問題はなかったのですが、チェックインする時間に合わせて暖房をつけておいてもらえると良かったです。暖房器具が１台しかなく部屋が暖まるまでかなり時間がかかりました。 Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nagano-Hotels-BELL-COTTAGE-VILLAGE.h44761052.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Ueda](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6053700&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Ueda hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6053700&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6053700&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6053700&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6053700&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6053700&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6053700&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Early morning sunlight on the Jorakuji temple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053700/3f5896e8-2618-4ac6-9363-55eee0b470df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bessho Hot Springs You can take time to visit Bessho Hot Springs during your travels to Ueda. Make time to visit the monuments and spas while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bessho-Hot-Springs-Ueda.d6053706.Attraction) ![We stopped by Ueda Castle on the way home from seeing the snow monkeys. We lucked out and they were having a Cherry Blossom Festival that day. Perfect end to a perfect day! #StunningStructures #CherryBlossoms #Japan #Ueda #Castle ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053700/d853dfb6-5a8b-4aea-acb1-cea742751952.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ueda Castle Ruins Park Explore the great outdoors at Ueda Castle Ruins Park, a lovely green space in Ueda. Discover the area's mountain views and temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ueda-Castle-Ueda.d6251962.Attraction) #### Utsukushi-ga-hara Highland Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Utsukushi-ga-hara Highland during your travels in Ueda. Discover the hot springs in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Utsukushi-Ga-Hara-Highland-Ueda.d553248621526921117.Attraction) #### Utsukushi-ga-Hara Open-Air Museum You can study the exhibits at Utsukushi-ga-Hara Open-Air Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Ueda. Discover the hot springs and spas in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Utsukushi-Ga-Hara-Open-Air-Museum-Ueda.d553248621532773732.Attraction) #### Ikushimatarushima Shrine Learn about the local history of Ueda when you take a trip to Ikushimatarushima Shrine. Make time to visit the monuments and temples while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ikushimatarushima-Shrine-Ueda.d553248621532773754.Attraction) #### Ueda City Museum You can browse the exhibits at Ueda City Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Ueda. Discover the area's mountain views and temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ueda-City-Museum-Ueda.d553248621584289336.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Amazing Scavenger Hunt: East Meets West in Nagano!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2572393/bce6d672-f476-4e03-9024-69f53fc1e282.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Amazing Scavenger Hunt: East Meets West in Nagano! £9 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/amazing-scavenger-hunt-east-meets-west-in-nagano.a2572393.activity-details) ![Snow Monkey, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49836054/0c758707-6eaf-445f-9ba1-6e03ae2f651f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Snow Monkeys, Hokusai & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano £116 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/snow-monkeys.a49836054.activity-details) ![Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47984269/a268ff6e-0fc8-4e12-a634-5c3ab38f0a81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nagano Full Day Private Tour: Zenkoji Temple, by Car £60 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/nagano-full-day-private-tour-zenkoji-temple.a47984269.activity-details) ![Nagano Cooking Tour : Make Oyaki & Stroll Historic Streets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49057791/8b68045f-e375-44ae-aad0-0cd06eb9ff0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nagano Cooking Tour : Make Oyaki & Stroll Historic Streets £70 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/nagano-cooking-tour-make-oyaki-stroll-historic-streets.a49057791.activity-details) ![Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2720210/7785bbc3-1ca5-430b-a11e-fe1583954e1c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour £46 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/nagano-sake-tasting-walking-tour.a2720210.activity-details) ![Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47693849/622081eb-4675-4ac0-98e7-c35520f9d72b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour £46 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/nagano-sake-tasting-walking-tour.a47693849.activity-details) [See all activities in Ueda](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Ueda.d6053700.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Ueda ![summer natural scenery seen from riverside road; mountain range and chikuma river in nagano prefecture, japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053589/9a93d8de-6830-4c61-924c-098a17825a81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Chikuma ![Matsumoto Castle featuring a pond, heritage architecture and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6220959/3e37d682-7fa2-4b6f-9794-7e254aea9c9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Matsumoto ![¨¨ÊÅãÊùë„ÅÆÁî∞ÂúíÈ¢®ÊôØÔºàÁæ§È¶¨ÁúåÔºâ,Rural area(Tsumagoi village,Gunma Pref,Japan)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6128311/3bdeb291-a091-4a8e-9bc1-6f88a7236bfb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tsumagoi ![nagano japan tateshina waterfall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347413/8de49f2d-4316-4e0a-a5e5-61ec276f6bc3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tateshina ### Other places like Ueda - Cities near Ueda - Places of interest [Chikuma](https://expedia.co.uk/Chikuma.dx6053589)[Matsumoto](https://expedia.co.uk/Matsumoto.dx6053699)[Tsumagoi](https://expedia.co.uk/Tsumagoi.dx6128311)[Tateshina](https://expedia.co.uk/Tateshina.dx6347413)[Tomi](https://expedia.co.uk/Tomi.dx6347649) - [Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Joshinetsu-Kogen-National-Park-Japan.d6103744.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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