Useful Trip Info
We’d like to introduce special discount tickets and Wi-Fi spots for Ueda City in Nagano Prefecture.
PASS
JR East Pass (Nagano, Niigata area)
This ticket allows unlimited use of JR East rail lines, shinkansen lines, and limited express trains for foreign tourists in the area of Tokyo, Nagano (famous for its snow monkeys), Yamanashi (best known for Mt. Fuji), and Shizuoka.
| Valid | a period of 5 consecutive days |
|---|---|
| Price | adults (12 and up) 18,000 yen, children (from 6 to 11) 9,000 yen |
Hokuriku Arch Pass
This ticket allows foreign tourists unlimited use of rail lines in Tokyo and Osaka, as well as the Kanazawa Area (famous for the Higashi Chaya District). Since Ueda is located at the midpoint between Tokyo and Kanazawa, we recommend it as the perfect place to stay.
| Valid | a period of 7 consecutive days |
|---|---|
| Price | adults (12 and up) 25,500 yen, children (from 6 to 11) 12,750 yen |
Banzai Pass
This is a 2-day free pass for coming and going on the local line in the world-renowned resort of Karuizawa. Recommended for nature lovers and those who want to enjoy Japan on a deeper level.
| Valid | a period of 2 consecutive days |
|---|---|
| Price | adults (12 and up) 2,000 yen, children (from 6 to 11) 1,000 yen |
Wi-Fi Spot
City Center
City Center
City Center
City Center
City Center
Fuji Ice
Takeout / Souvenir shop
TEL：0268-22-1077
City Center
City Center
Sanada
City Center
City Center
Sanada
Yukimura Yume Kobo
Souvenir shop / Information Center
TEL：0268-72-2204
Sugadaira
Takeshi/Utsukushigahara Highlands
Information Center
Ueda City Tourism Bureau
The second floor of the Tourism Center, in front of the castle. There is information regarding sightseeing, transportation, parking, etc. There is also a free rest area in the building.
Ueda Station Tourist Information Center
Exit the Ueda Station Shinkansen ticket gate and go straight to find it.(Support in English available)
Yukimura Yume Kob
Points of Interest in the Sanada Area.Enjoy guided sightseeing, handmade soba noodle and oyaki making lessons, and other hands-on activities (reservations required). Battery-assisted bicycles are also available for free rental.
Takeshi Tourism Center
Eastern entrance to Utsukushigahara Highlands.Restaurant/Shops selling local products. Facilities include a fishing pond, athletic field, and campground.
Ueda Station / Bessho Onsen Station (Remote & AI Concierge)
The Remote & AI Concierge has been introduced into Ueda Station and Bessho Onsen Station on the Ueda Dentetsu Bessho Line. Select the item you’d like information on from sightseeing spots, cuisine, transportation, and more on the touch screen and the display will introduce that topic in both Japanese and English. You can also speak to the terminal to receive information.
Service available from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
EGG (English Guide Group)
This group serves as tour guides in Ueda City and the surrounding area. Those who desire a guide should inquire at the website below.
Nagano Multilingual Call Center
If you have any problems while sightseeing in Ueda City or Nagano Prefecture, please call this number.
Guidance offered in foreign languages.
(Available 24 / 7)
Tel: +81-92-687-5289
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