90 minutes from Tokyo by Shinkansen

If you’re having a workation, Ueda City’s major appeal is its smooth accessibility from Tokyo. Being just 90 minutes away by Shinkansen means you can commute to the big city by Shinkansen or maintain dual residences.

And while this is the third largest population center in Nagano Prefecture, it is also compact, with almost all the city functions located within 10 km of Ueda Station, while you can still enjoy the true Nagano Prefecture nature of the nearby mountains and Chikuma River. Since we have one of the highest percentages of sunny days in the country, there is little cause for concern about rain when you come for a trip or workation, making this the ideal environment for visitors to enjoy the local area fully during their limited time.