Areas The Sanada Area
The Ueda Area
The Maruko Area
The Takeshi Area
The Sanada Area
Sugadaira Highlands is famous for skiing, hiking, and sports camps, and ruins dating back to the Sanada clan's rule in the Warring States period can still be seen.
Sanada Village (History Museum, Pre-castle Ruins)Home of Japan's Strongest Samurai Clan
SugadairaA Mountain Mecca for Rugby, Skiing, Hiking, and More!
The Ueda Area
From Ueda Castle and the surrounding city to Bessho Onsen and surrounding countryside, the area is host to many antique cultural properties, including a nationally protected temple.
Ueda Castle Park, City Museum, Tourism CenterThe Symbol of Ueda
Yanagimachi StreetWalk along a Historic Highway
Bessho OnsenSoak in 1400 years of history
Ikenami Shotaro Sanada Taiheiki-kan (Memorial Museum)A Museum for a Popular Novelist
Toishi & Komeyama Castles Mountain Fort HikingDiscover Ueda's Hidden Castle Ruins
Hiking to Mt. Ogamidake and MegamidakeEasy Access, Great Hiking
Shiodadaira and Bessho OnsenNagano's Oldest Hot Spring and Scenic Countryside
Mt. TaroSpectacular Views of Mt. Fuji and the Japan Alps
The Maruko Area
This area is rich in natural hot springs, including the historic Kakeyu Onsen.
The Takeshi Area
Located at 2,034 meters above sea level, Utsukushigahara Highlands not only has a 360-degree view of Nagano, but a popular outdoor art museum as well.
