Ueda Castle
Ueda Castle, located in Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture, is a historic castle built by Sanada Masayuki. It gained fame for repelling the Tokugawa forces during the First and Second Battles of Ueda in 1583, earning the nickname "impenetrable." Today, it is maintained as Ueda Castle Ruins Park, where visitors can admire its moats, stone walls, and Sanada stones. Within the park, there are the Sanada Shrine and the Ueda City Museum, and throughout the year, visitors can enjoy seasonal events such as the Ueda Castle Thousand Cherry Blossom Festival in spring, the Ueda Castle Autumn Leaves Festival in fall, and the Ueda Sanada Festival celebrating the 400th anniversary of the castle's construction.
Basic Information
- Spot Name
- Ueda Castle
- Location
- 〒386-0026 Ninomaru, Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture
- Access
- 15-minute walk from Ueda Station on the JR Hokuriku Shinkansen.
- Parking
- Parking available.
- Business Hours
- Free to visit
The Ueda Castle South Tower, North Tower, and Yagura Gate viewing is from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (entry until 4:30 PM) - Regular Holiday
- Closed on Wednesdays, the day after holidays, and during the New Year period.
- Fees
- Admission is free. Viewing of Ueda Castle's South Turret, North Turret, and Turret Gate is 300 yen for adults, 200 yen for high school students and above, and 100 yen for elementary and junior high school students.
- Contact Information
- Phone Number： 0268-23-5408
- Official Website
