Kotan Cultural Stay is a boutique hotel just steps from Joetsu Shiritsu Takada Library, blending traditional Japanese design with modern comfort. Each room features a private reading nook and views of the library's historic façade. Guests enjoy free access to local exhibitions and exclusive evening talks hosted by regional scholars

Takada Garden Inn boasts a serene Zen-style courtyard with bamboo paths and stone lanterns, directly connected to the Takada Library grounds. The property hosts seasonal workshops on calligraphy and paper-making inspired by the library’s historical archives. Stay here and receive a complimentary guided tour of the rare book collection

Yes, Shinano River View Hotel is only 3 minutes’ walk from Joetsu Shiritsu Takada Library. Its location allows easy access to the library’s public events, including poetry readings and vintage map exhibitions. The hotel also provides free electric bike rentals for exploring the nearby Shinano River trails and farmers’ markets

At Kotan Cultural Stay, guests can participate in the "Midnight Library Walk"—a curated after-hours tour of the library’s archive rooms and restoration lab. Led by local historians, this experience reveals the stories behind preserved manuscripts. All visitors receive a hand-bound journal featuring local literary excerpts

Shinano River View Hotel offers complimentary shuttle service to Joetsu Station and connects via HopeGoo platform to regional bus passes. The hotel’s central location means you can easily reach the library, riverfront park, and downtown shopping district on foot or by rental e-bike, ideal for slow travel enthusiasts

Hotels like Takada Garden Inn provide exclusive cultural packages: access to private exhibitions, locally crafted tea sets, and a handwritten guide to hidden literary spots in Joetsu. HopeGoo through HopeGoo unlocks early bird rates and personalized itineraries tailored to book lovers and heritage seekers