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Ueda, Komoro, Saku
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Ueda, Komoro, Saku
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Ueda, Komoro, Saku
Ueda, surrounded by rich nature with the Chikuma River flowing through it, is a charming town that has been weaving history as the political and cultural center of Shinshu since ancient times. The "Ueda Castle Ruins Park," known as one of the famous castles in Japan, was built by Masayuki Sanada during the Azuchi-Momoyama period. The park is full of greenery and has a unique atmosphere that can only be found in historic Ueda. The "Komoro Castle Otemon Gate" in Komoro is designated as an important cultural property of Japan and is one of the representative Otemon gate architectures in eastern Japan, so be sure to visit it.
Ueda, Komoro, Saku
6 Highlights
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Ueda Castle
Sanada's castle where the streets of Edo remain in the castle town
Ueda Castle was built by Sanada Masayuki, the father of Sanada Yukimura. It is known as an impregnable castle that repelled the Tokugawa army twice. The old streets of the castle town are filled with gourmet spots such as miso storehouses, sake breweries, and delicious yakitori. Enjoy a leisurely stroll.
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Ueda Castle
Sanada's castle where the streets of Edo remain in the castle town
Ueda Castle was built by Sanada Masayuki, the father of Sanada Yukimura. It is known as an impregnable castle that repelled the Tokugawa army twice. The old streets of the castle town are filled with gourmet spots such as miso storehouses, sake breweries, and delicious yakitori. Enjoy a leisurely stroll.
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Nunakuma Shrine
A temple built on a cliff
This ancient temple, which boasts a history dating back to the Nara period and was founded by "Gyoki," who worked tirelessly to establish Todai-ji Temple. It is located in the scenic upper reaches of the Chikuma River, and the view is superb!
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Nunakuma Shrine
A temple built on a cliff
This ancient temple, which boasts a history dating back to the Nara period and was founded by "Gyoki," who worked tirelessly to establish Todai-ji Temple. It is located in the scenic upper reaches of the Chikuma River, and the view is superb!
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Amino-shuku
Preserves the appearance of a bustling post town from the Edo period
This is a traditional townscape that conveys the atmosphere of an Edo-period inn. In the Meiji era, it transformed into a town for sericulture, and now it is one of the leading tourist attractions in the region. Take a leisurely stroll and sample the local specialties. You can also see the famous "udatsu roof" that is synonymous with the phrase "udatsu ga agaranai" (meaning "not well-off").
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Amino-shuku
Preserves the appearance of a bustling post town from the Edo period
This is a traditional townscape that conveys the atmosphere of an Edo-period inn. In the Meiji era, it transformed into a town for sericulture, and now it is one of the leading tourist attractions in the region. Take a leisurely stroll and sample the local specialties. You can also see the famous "udatsu roof" that is synonymous with the phrase "udatsu ga agaranai" (meaning "not well-off").
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Delicious Sauce Yakitori
A soy sauce-based sauce with a strong garlic flavor is delicious!
This yakitori is grilled chicken with a delicious garlic-based sauce called "oidare" poured over it. It has developed its own unique style in the Ueda region and has become a genuine local gourmet food that has permeated the area. In recent years, it has been promoted throughout the city.
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Delicious Sauce Yakitori
A soy sauce-based sauce with a strong garlic flavor is delicious!
This yakitori is grilled chicken with a delicious garlic-based sauce called "oidare" poured over it. It has developed its own unique style in the Ueda region and has become a genuine local gourmet food that has permeated the area. In recent years, it has been promoted throughout the city.
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Oyaki
A satisfying snack that is Nagano's soul food!
Oyaki is a satisfying snack made by wrapping vegetables and other ingredients in a firm dough and then baking and steaming it. It can be seen all over Nagano Prefecture. It used to be a homemade dish baked in a hearth. Popular ingredients include pickled vegetables and eggplant.
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Oyaki
A satisfying snack that is Nagano's soul food!
Oyaki is a satisfying snack made by wrapping vegetables and other ingredients in a firm dough and then baking and steaming it. It can be seen all over Nagano Prefecture. It used to be a homemade dish baked in a hearth. Popular ingredients include pickled vegetables and eggplant.
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Bessho Onsen
A historic hot spring that gushes in "Kamakura of Shinshu"
This hot spring has a history of 850 years and gushes in "Kamakura of Shinshu". Public baths are scattered around the Kita Mukae Kannon, and there is also a drinking place where you can taste the famous hot spring water. After sightseeing in the hot spring town and Anrakuji Temple, why not take a rest and heal your fatigue in the oldest hot spring in Shinshu?
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Bessho Onsen
A historic hot spring that gushes in "Kamakura of Shinshu"
This hot spring has a history of 850 years and gushes in "Kamakura of Shinshu". Public baths are scattered around the Kita Mukae Kannon, and there is also a drinking place where you can taste the famous hot spring water. After sightseeing in the hot spring town and Anrakuji Temple, why not take a rest and heal your fatigue in the oldest hot spring in Shinshu?
Recommended Spots
Local Cuisine
Dattan Soba / Chowa Soba
Healthy yellowish soba, a specialty of Chowa town.
Dattan Soba contains a lot of rutin (a type of polyphenol) and has excellent health benefits. The yellow color comes from the rutin. Many people become addicted to the unique bitterness and umami flavor of this soba, so please give it a try.
Oyaki
Satisfying and hearty Nagano soul food!
Oyaki is a hearty snack made by wrapping vegetables and other ingredients in firm dough and baking and steaming it. It can be seen all over Nagano Prefecture. It used to be a home-cooked meal baked on an irori (traditional Japanese fireplace). Popular ingredients include pickled vegetables and eggplant.
Delicious Sauce Yakitori
The soy sauce-based sauce with a strong garlic flavor is delicious!
It is a yakitori dish where the delicious garlic-based sauce "oidare" is poured over grilled chicken. It has developed its own unique style in the Ueda region and has become a genuine local gourmet that has permeated the area. In recent years, it has been promoted throughout the city.
Anyoji Ramen
A local ramen that is defined by Shinshu miso.
Anyoji Ramen spread under the rule of "using more than 80% of miso made in Anyoji, Saku city". Since the seasoning and other factors are left to the discretion of each shop, you can enjoy various unique tastes depending on the shop. Please enjoy the flavorful local ramen!
Sweets Shop in Saku, one of the three major cake cities in Japan
A shop where you can eat cakes full of local blessings
Saku city is called one of the three major cake cities in Japan, along with Kobe and Jiyugaoka. One of the reasons is that the climate is similar to that of France, the home of sweets. Please enjoy the exquisite sweets made with delicious ingredients nurtured in such a rich natural environment!
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Hotel Average Cost
¥8,156
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(1 night, 2 days)
¥26,400
Best Season
6~10 Month
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