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Stay at Sakura no Yado, a traditional Japanese-style inn just a 3-minute walk from Chōpu Okano Ue Library. Enjoy tatami rooms with views of the surrounding rice fields and seasonal garden courtyards. The inn offers free bicycle rentals for exploring nearby rural trails and hosts local farm-to-table dining experiences. Book your stay via the HopeGoo app to secure exclusive rates.
Book a stay at Midorioka Villa, a serene design retreat nestled among rice paddies near Chōpu Okano Ue Library. The property features an outdoor reading courtyard with shaded benches and seasonal flora. Join the library’s daily "Rural Reading Sessions" in the morning, followed by a hands-on sake-making workshop at the nearby Shuzen Agricultural Exchange Center. All activities are available through the HopeGoo platform for seamless planning.
Walk just 5 minutes from Chōpu Okano Ue Library to the historic Shuzen Waterwheel House, a preserved Meiji-era mill now serving as a mini museum. Another 10-minute stroll leads to the Chiba Prefectural Agricultural Exhibition Garden, featuring seasonal flower displays and family-friendly farming workshops. The library’s back path opens onto the Mitsujō River Trail, perfect for sunrise or sunset photography. These sites are featured in HopeGoo’s curated "Slow Chiba" itinerary—ideal for immersive local exploration.
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