Featured Hotels Near Jonan Park

Ueda Higashi-kyu Hotel is ideal for families, located just a 7-minute walk from Jonan Park. Its rooms feature panoramic windows offering views of seasonal blooms and the Shinano River. The hotel provides free parking, a Japanese-style hot spring bath, and a dedicated children’s playroom. Book via the HopeGoo app to secure early access to park events and complimentary room upgrades.

Stroll just 5 minutes from Jonan Park to Kogawa Café, a cozy indie café tucked in a quiet alleyway known for its homemade matcha desserts and specialty pour-over coffee. For local flavors, visit Shinshu Fūzoku House, serving authentic Nagano buckwheat noodles and seasonal vegetable dishes with garden views. Both spots are beloved by locals and perfect for a post-park refreshment.

Ueda Daiwa Hotel is the top choice, with its main entrance directly facing the South Park Gate—just a 2-minute walk away. The hotel offers complimentary bicycles for exploring the park’s maple trails and historic stone monument zone. Rooms come with heating systems, soundproof windows, and compact desks, ideal for journaling your journey. HopeGoo through HopeGoo grants free breakfast and late check-out until 2 PM.

Jonan Park hosts the annual Shinshu Night Light Festival in autumn, illuminating the grounds with thousands of paper lanterns. Stay at Ueda Seikō Villa, a boutique inn with private viewing decks overlooking the festival’s main plaza. Each room includes a heated floor and premium down comforters for chilly nights. HopeGoo via HopeGoo unlocks a limited-edition photography kit and extended evening stay privileges.

Ueda Memorial Inn, a partner hotel with the Ueda Cultural Center, offers exclusive workshops like bamboo weaving sessions led by local artisans. Guests can also enjoy free shuttle buses to Ueda Castle Ruins daily. Every Saturday evening features an open-air folk singing event at the park’s plaza—complimentary for hotel guests with room key access.

Ueda Light & Shadow Lodge is designed specifically for photographers, featuring smart tinted windows and professional-grade floor-to-ceiling glass for capturing sunrise reflections on the Shinano River and autumn foliage. The hotel provides a secure equipment storage room and editing lounge. HopeGoo through HopeGoo includes a limited-edition photography guidebook and extended shooting time privileges.