Book-themed hotels have all the books a reader could ever want. They have become popular in recent years because you are free to take whichever book you like, spend time reading, and have the freedom to return however you see fit. Just like in a library, their rows of bookshelves are stacked up to the ceiling, providing a photogenic atmosphere. So in this article, we’d like to share with you our recommendations for the best book-themed hotels in Japan.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on June 28, 2025.
1. Hotel Naturwald Furano (from USD 228)
Excellent buffet breakfast and dinner options, with complimentary extras; kid-friendly dining experiences.
Reasonable pricing for generous amenities and family-friendly facilities.
Conveniently located opposite ski lifts and ski hire shops, with plenty of parking spaces.
Free snacks, drinks, and dessert bar; spacious rooms; playground; onsen; lobby lounge with complimentary coffee, tea, and soft drinks.
The Hotel Naturwald Furano is a popular hotel located right by the Furano ski slopes. On the second floor of this hotel, you can find many books and magazines at the Fukuorou Bungou (The Owl Stationary Store). With Furano serving as the setting to the popular “Kita no Kuni Kara” (From the Northern Country) television series, children and adults can enjoy books, comics, and picture books in relation to it. Operating hours are from 3 pm to 10 pm.
Hotel Naturwald Furano
1074.48 km (667.7 mi) from Kounoyu Onsen
2. Hakone Honbako/Kanagawa
The Hakone Honbako is a book-themed hotel located near the Hakone Goura Hotsprings where you can be surrounded by books. With its giant shelves containing 12,000 books, you can read just about anything. Interestingly, its bedroom is also library-themed, so you can read comfortably in your own space. For those who want to try local and historical dishes, the Local Gastronomy is a popular restaurant to visit. Everywhere you go is pleasant and it’s a hotel that makes you want to live there.
Hakone Honbako
Address: 1320-491 Gora, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0408, Japan
Website: Hakone Honbako
Price: from 46,500 JPY (429 USD)
3. Hoshino Resort Rionare Yatsugatake/Yamanashi
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
The Hoshino Resort Rionare Yatsugatake is a popular nature resort for the whole family. The Books and Café restaurant has a nice wooden interior, and it provides a space for you to enjoy reading and coffee. Amongst its packed bookshelves, you can find books about nature, art, architecture, and picture books for children. What also makes the Hoshino Resort more appealing is its café menu, in which you can even have sweets and/or alcohol.
Hoshino Resort Rionare Yatsugatake/Yamanashi
Address: 129-1 Kobuchisawacho, Hokuto, Yamanashi 408-0044, Japan
Website: Hoshino Resort Rionare Yatsugatake/Yamanashi
Price: 48,444 JPY (448 USD) onwards
4. Lamplight Books Hotel Nagoya (from USD 77)
Tasty breakfast sliders and a good selection of English books available in the hotel's bookstore.
Reasonably priced for a boutique hotel with modern amenities and a unique concept.
Conveniently located near the train station and subway lines, with easy access to shopping areas and restaurants.
Library with a cozy reading lounge, laundry room, and a cafe on the ground floor.
The Lamp Light Books Hotel Nagoya is part of a 24-hour operated book store. With about 3,000 books mostly consisting of travel and mystery-themed books on the first floor book store, you can take one book, take it to your room, and spend the night in its world for a fresher kind of stay. You can have a fulfilling reading experience in its simple rooms as it includes reading lamps, and Ottoman-brand sofas to rest your elbows. In addition to reading, you can also relax at the café.
LAMP LIGHT BOOKS HOTEL nagoya
196.11 km (121.9 mi) from Kounoyu Onsen
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5. Mikiya Ryokan
The Mikiya is home to the Kinosaki Hot Springs, and is also where Naoya Shiga, a famous author, wrote “Kinosaki ni Te,” or “At Cape Kinosaki.” Along with its sofas, the library lounge is packed with famous works of numerous authors and travel books for you to check out as you stay. The lounge area has a custom-made bookshelf with books. Highlighted by bright lights, it works as the focal point of the sitting area. The concept is unique and can keep you entertained all day.
Mikiya Ryokan
201 meters (0.2 ft) from Kounoyu Onsen
6. Sheraton Grande Ocean Resort (from USD 82)
The Sheraton Grande Ocean Resort is proud to present that it provides an ocean view from every room and two separate library spaces. One is close to the elevator that takes you to its hot springs, Shousenkyu. It’s bookshelves, giant sofas, and classic furnishings is a space perfect for adults. The other library space is the Kaze Mochi Terrace for guests that are staying. It has travel books and magazines, a collection of pictures, sofas, and swinging chairs, which makes you feel like you’re in the comfort of your own living room.
Phoenix Seagaia Ocean Tower This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.
511.04 km (317.6 mi) from Kounoyu Onsen
7. Sekitei
The Sekitei is where you can have a pleasant stay with its 1,500 square meters (16145.8 square feet) garden. Its library space, or the Yukashita Salon, feels like a hiding spot for adults with how the entrance takes you downstairs and below ground. In addition, you can have a fulfilling stay by sitting on the chairs facing the garden as you are free to read, enjoy some wine, or view the carp fish in the ponds.
Pick a book-themed hotel
Book-themed hotels or inns are the perfect places to discover the joy of reading, and naturally, we recommend them to those who love to read or those who normally can’t find the time to. There are many amazing things to do in Japan, and you can take your vacation to the next level with these guided tours. So how about you find a new reason to travel and book one of these Japanese book-themed hotels?
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