Local journeys in Ueda
Walk the Sanada castle town or take the railway to Bessho Onsen. Explore Ueda through history, hot springs and temples.
Walk through the Sanada castle town
Walking itinerary · about 3½ hours
Ueda Station → Ueda Castle Park
Via Matsuomachi and City Hall, across Ninomaru Bridge into the castle
Ueda Castle Park & Sanada Shrine
Ninomaru Bridge → museum area → East Gate and Sanada Stone → Sanada Shrine
Ueda Castle → Ikenami Shotaro Sanada Taiheiki Museum
Leave via Ninomaru Bridge; walk through Ote and Chuo to Haramachi
Ikenami Shotaro Sanada Taiheiki Museum → Yanagimachi
From Haramachi to the Chuo 3-chome junction, then west along the old Hokkoku road; about 5 minutes on foot
A stroll through Yanagimachi
Explore the shops along Yanagimachi. Shop descriptions are in Japanese.
Yanagimachi → Ueda Station
Yanagimachi lies north of Ueda Station. Head south through the center to the Castle Exit.
Bessho: hot springs and sacred places
Half a day to a full day
Take the Bessho Line from Ueda Station to Bessho-Onsen, then explore the hot spring town, Kitamuki Kannon, Jorakuji and Anrakuji. The train journey takes about 30 minutes, depending on the service.
Times are approximate. Check current opening hours, access and transport information before visiting. Shop descriptions remain in Japanese.