
Prayer at Sanada Shrine to Seek Martial Fortune
About this spot
A shrine enshrined within Ueda Castle Ruins Park dedicated to the Sanada clan and successive lords of Ueda Castle. Known for the castle's history as an impregnable fortress, it's beloved as a shrine for victory and academic success prayers. The grounds are compact, but the Six Coins (Rokumonsen) motif, the family crest of the Sanada clan, is visible, making it a popular spot among historical drama fans.
Fireworks details
Name: 信州上田大花火大会
Date & time: 8/29 (Sat) 19:00–20:30
Venue: 千曲川河川敷(常田新橋下流)
Shells: approx. 8,000
2026年8月29日(土)開催、信州でも屈指の規模を誇る花火大会です。千曲川河川敷(常田新橋下流)から約8,000発の花火が打ち上がり、大小さまざまなスターマインが夜空を埋め尽くします。真田氏ゆかりの城下町を1日かけて巡った締めくくりにふさわしい、圧倒的なスケールのフィナーレです。上田盆地を囲む山々に音が反響する迫力も、この大会ならではの魅力です。
Tips
荒天時は中止や順延の可能性があるため、当日の開催可否は上田市の公式発表で確認を。終了後は上田駅周辺と周辺道路が非常に混雑するため、時間差での移動を心がけましょう。夜は冷えることがあるので羽織ものを忘れずに。
Food stalls
Where: 千曲川河川敷 会場周辺
Scale: 多くの屋台
※WalkerPlus(2026年開催情報)に「会場周辺には多くの屋台が立ち並び、上田市の魅力を存分に味わえる」と記載. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.
Turn this into a day plan with stall time includedTips
Located within Ueda Castle Ruins Park, just a short walk away. The shrine can become crowded with visitors seeking amulets and stamps, so allow extra time. Yanagi-machi (柳町) is about 15 minutes on foot from here.
Best time to visit
Approximately 45 minutes required. Early afternoon is relatively calm for prayer.
Access & map
〒386-0026 Nagano Prefecture, Ueda City, Ninomaru 1−12
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2026 Shinshū Ueda Grand Fireworks Festival Full Day Course
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