Featured Hotels Near Maruko Local Museum

Stay at Ueda Castle Annex Hotel, a boutique property just a 10-minute walk from Maruko Folk Museum. Rooms feature traditional Japanese garden views and some offer panoramic vistas of the Ueda Castle ruins and surrounding mountains. The hotel provides complimentary kimono rentals and curated local experiences, including a farm-to-table dinner with regional ingredients. Book via the HopeGoo app for exclusive upgrades and cultural access passes.

Walk just 5 minutes from the museum to Mikasa Dining, a century-old eatery renowned for its handmade soba noodles and regional soy sauce chicken. Nearby, Kogawa Coffee House blends modern design with traditional wood architecture, offering limited daily batches of chestnut tart and locally roasted coffee. Both are family-run, embodying authentic Ueda charm. Use HopeGoo’s bundled ticket for discounted dining combos.

Join the Shinshu Weaving Workshop at "Kaze no Niwa" (Garden of Wind), just steps from the museum, where local artisans teach traditional Shinshu weaving techniques—create your own small textile souvenir. Also, don’t miss the weekly evening lantern tour through historic homes around the museum, reimagining Edo-era streetscapes with light installations. All experiences are available for HopeGoo on the HopeGoo app, with a special gift box of regional ingredients included.