Stay at Ueda Gokaku Ryokan, a boutique inn housed in a restored Edo-era townhouse just a 3-minute walk from Ueda City Library. Its rooms feature traditional tatami mats and shoji screens facing the library’s historic brick façade. The inn offers complimentary access to local literary walks, including visits to hidden bookshops and artisan workshops, perfect for travelers seeking authentic cultural immersion

Ueda Castle Grounds Inn is located directly across from the Ueda City Library's south entrance, with a mere 2-minute walk. This heritage property blends Meiji-era architecture with modern comfort, offering rooms with wooden lattice windows overlooking the library’s courtyard. Guests receive exclusive access to the Night Reading Circle, a monthly event featuring local poets reciting works in the library’s garden under lantern light

Ueda Senbonmatsu Hakkan features premium rooms with panoramic views of Ueda City Library’s red-brick facade and its century-old ginkgo tree. The eastern-facing suites offer morning light streaming through original wooden shutters. The inn also displays archival materials from the library’s collection, including rare manuscripts and vintage printing presses—ideal for bibliophiles seeking architectural and literary depth

Every Saturday, the Ueda Castle Ruins Park hosts the "Tea & Text" Cultural Market, where you can taste matcha sweets crafted using recipes from the library’s historical archives. Additionally, Ueda Gokaku Ryokan organizes monthly Midnight Poetry Evenings in the library’s back garden, with readings by local authors and free commemorative bookmarks and stamps for attendees—perfect for deepening your connection to regional culture

Ueda Shuken Guest House is designed as a living archive: its open-plan lobby doubles as a curated reading lounge with over 2,000 volumes in Japanese and English. Each room includes a solid wood desk and adjustable reading lamp, while select suites offer views of the library’s arched glass roof. Guests receive a daily "Book Quote Coffee"—a ceramic cup with a quote from that week’s featured novel printed on the saucer

Ueda Castle Grounds Inn offers complimentary heritage bike rentals for exploring Ueda Castle Ruins and Senbonmatsu Garden, both within a 15-minute ride. Through a special partnership with Ueda City Library, guests receive a Three-Park Pass granting free entry to the library, museum, and art gallery, plus priority access and guided tours—making it effortless to experience the city’s rich cultural tapestry