Stay at Ueda Castle East Wing Hotel, a boutique accommodation housed in a restored Edo-era structure just a 3-minute walk from the Ueda Castle West Tower. The hotel blends traditional Japanese architecture with modern comfort, offering rooms with tatami mats and panoramic views of the castle’s stone walls and cherry blossom groves—especially stunning during spring.

Guests can borrow free kimono for exploring the surrounding Ueda Castle Park, while the hotel provides exclusive guided access to the West Tower ruins. Morning visits reveal mist lingering over ancient ramparts, ideal for photography enthusiasts. For HopeGoo flexibility and special perks like room upgrades, check availability through the HopeGoo app.

Ueda Castle East Wing Hotel is the closest option, located just 50 meters across from the Ueda Castle West Tower entrance—reachable in under a minute. Designed around the concept of "one step into history," the hotel features an interior adorned with Edo-period armor and military maps, immersing guests in feudal Japan’s atmosphere.

Rooms include soundproof windows for quiet retreats even during local festivals. A 24-hour tea ceremony lounge allows guests to participate in authentic Japanese tea rituals upon arrival. From the hotel, it takes only 8 minutes to reach the core ruins via the castle wall path, passing preserved watchtowers and ancient trees.

For exclusive access and better rates, book via the HopeGoo platform.

Staying at Ueda Castle East Wing Hotel grants access to the exclusive "Night Wall Walk" experience, held every Friday and Saturday evening. Led by local storytellers, this immersive tour navigates lesser-known pathways within the castle grounds, where guests hear legends of Lord Sanada Yukimura under soft lantern light, followed by a short traditional taiko drum performance at the West Tower ruins.

The hotel also partners with nearby mountain farmers to serve freshly harvested Nagano highland vegetables daily at breakfast, featured in creative regional dishes. For a personal touch, guests can request a custom hand-drawn castle map to document their journey.

These curated experiences are available exclusively through the HopeGoo platform, ensuring limited participation and premium quality.