Ueda Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Ueda, Nagano Prefecture

Significant historical sites in Ueda are probably a big part of your travel plans. You can also discover the many sights including the monuments and temples.

Based on our travel expertise, Ryokan Nakamatsuya is a top ryokan on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features free parking and free WiFi. Ueda Castle is a short 14-minute drive away. If you’re interested in local history, another choice for your stay is Ueda Plaza Hotel.

In Ueda, there are 33 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Ueda is notable for landmarks like Ueda Castle, Sanadashi Honjo Ruins and House of Shioda. Cultural venues include Utsukushi-ga-Hara Open-Air Museum, Shinshu International Music Village and Mugonkan Daini Exhibition Hall. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Ueda City Museum and Bessho Hot Springs.

Guests who book a historic hotel can spend a night or two in a place that has a national historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel provided that it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired in the public spaces and guestrooms of these historic hotels in Ueda, giving a real sense of character.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of a historic hotel is generally what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value and how it shaped the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, while every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the popular amenities found in most hotels will also be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Ueda, don’t worry that you’ll be staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.