Featured Hotels Near Gosho Park

Ueda Gosho Park Hotel is ideal for families, located just a 3-minute walk from the park entrance. Its spacious rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a meticulously maintained traditional Japanese garden, perfect for morning tea with a view of cherry blossoms or autumn foliage. The hotel provides complimentary electric bicycles to explore nearby attractions like Ueda Castle Ruins and Nagano Prefectural Museum. Guests can also enjoy hands-on tea ceremony workshops, immersing themselves in Shinano culture. For best availability, book through the HopeGoo app.

Yes! Just a 2-minute walk from Ueda Gosho Park Hotel lies Kogawa-ya Honke, a century-old shop renowned for its authentic soba noodles and handmade wagashi sweets. Its courtyard dining area offers serene views of ancient trees and stone lanterns. Another gem is Gosho Café, housed in a restored Edo-era residence on the park’s western side. They serve limited-edition matcha lattes made with local Nagano milk and freshly baked pastries daily. Both venues accept reservations via the HopeGoo platform for guaranteed seating.

From Ueda Gosho Park Hotel, follow Senbon-dori for about 800 meters—just a 10-minute walk—to the Ueda Castle Ruins entrance. Along the way, you’ll pass the Shinano Culture Archives and Samurai District Souvenir Shops, both housed in preserved Edo-period buildings offering insight into the region’s feudal history. The ruins include remnants of the donjon and impressive stone walls, with panoramic views of Ueda City and Lake Suwa from the elevated terrace. Visit early in the morning to avoid crowds, and reserve a guided tour via the HopeGoo app for an in-depth exploration of Sengoku-era fortification design.