Travel Guide to Ueda City, Nagano, Japan

Japan is a highly developed modern country with a very rich cultural heritage and economic scale. The quality of Japan’s citizens is also relatively high in the world. The environmental protection here is also quite complete. Let me share with you Japan Nagano travel guide.

_The NHK Taiga drama "Sanada Maru" starring Masato has soared in ratings and has excellent episodes, attracting fans to travel to the Nagano area where the main filming location was. This time the editor of MATCHA will take you to visit Ueda City in Nagano to experience the local charm!

How to get to Ueda - Transportation Guide

I took the JR Hokuriku from Ueno Station in Tokyo The Shinkansen is direct and will pass through Karuizawa on the way. It can be reached in about an hour and a half. Its next stop is Nagano Station.

If you only buy free seats and not reserved seats, it only costs 5,940 yen for a single trip.

As soon as you get off the station, you can feel the strong "Warring States Period" atmosphere. It is also called "Kamakura of Shinshu"

Even the exterior wall of the station is represented by the Sanada family's family crest. Six cents.

Ueda Castle and Sanada Shrine

It takes about fifteen minutes to walk from the station to Ueda Castle. The difference between this castle and other Japanese castles is that it does not have a castle tower. Because it was the place where Sanada Nobunaga's father successfully defeated Tokugawa Ieyasu twice, it was called the "Undefeatable City" and was also one of the 100 cities in Japan. After the city was abandoned, it was converted into a park. There are castle ruins and Sanada Shrine in the park.

The most recommended season to go is autumn. Because the maple leaf scenery here is beautiful during the day, the maple leaf night light show at night is also recognized as "Japan's Night View Heritage".

The Red Leaves Festival is held in early November every year. You can try on armor and ride horses. There are also many local food stalls nearby.

The existing gate is a must-photo spot because it appeared in the anime "Summer Wars" and was set as the main gate of the heroine's hometown!

Sacrifice to the past dynasties The Sanada Shrine of the Lord of Ueda Castle is said to be very spiritual to pass the academic exam, because everyone hopes to have the extraordinary wisdom and courage to pass the challenge like the Sanada father and son. There is a giant helmet inside the shrine, and tourists are rushing to take photos with it.

Ema is the wish and creativity of tourists.

The most important thing is that Sanada Nobushige will also appear! You can listen to his story telling and performance and queue up for photos. (There are also performances on a regular basis, please check the official website for details in advance)

If you are a Sanada Maru fan, you can choose a few peripheral souvenirs as souvenirs. For example, postcards that are limited to local areas can be sent directly after being written.

Hello Kitty can be found all over Japan, and here is no exception. Isn’t it strange that Hello Kitty turns into a samurai?

Take the Sanada Maru train to Bessho Onsen!

Starting from February 2016, the Bessho Line has launched a tram with the theme of "Sanada Maru". It is expected to run until the end of 2016. You can see Yaren's heroic appearance from the exterior of the car, and the interior of the cabin is even more carefully decorated.

The ring and ceiling are covered with family crests, as well as those of other famous warriors from the Warring States Period.

With this car, you can go to Bessho Onsen which can be reached within half an hour. The station itself is very interesting, with a retro aqua-blue wooden building and an incredible sense of space as if time has stood still. The conductors are all wearing kimonos to welcome passengers.

The hot springs in this area have the oldest history in Shinshu. It is said that due to the quality of the springs, it has the effects of whitening, eliminating fatigue, and preventing aging.

Nagano-limited delicacies

Whenever I go to various places, my favorite place to visit is convenience stores, because there are always some delicacies that are only sold locally. The bread made by this Yamazaki bread brand uses fresh milk delivered directly from the Yatsugatake Plateau in Nagano and uses the soup kneading method to make soft and sweet milk bread.

I also discovered the glico coffee au lait that is limited to Xiaoqi. Specially selected local Nasu Plateau milk has a milk content of up to 51%. Those who like the rich and mellow milk flavor will definitely become addicted as soon as they drink it.

A specialty of Ueda City is fried chicken nuggets. The chicken nuggets here are twice the size of those in Tokyo! The sauce is also extracted from Shinshu apples and marinated using a secret method. The chicken has a chewy texture and crispy skin, making it addictive.

Travel experience:

Ueda City in Japan has its own unique charm in terms of its long history, impeccably beautiful hot springs, and traditional cuisine. There are beautiful scenery and traditional festivals that can be enjoyed in all four seasons. Visit Ueda City and experience a different style from the city.