Ikenami Shotaro Sanadataiheiki Museum

The Ikenami Shotaro Sanadataiheiki Museum is a literary museum in Ueda dedicated to the author and his major work. It holds manuscripts, research notes, and personal belongings that reveal how he worked and developed his historical novel series.

Author Ikenami Shotaro wrote extensively about the Sanada, an influential samurai family that ruled Ueda Castle and shaped the region for generations. His writings made the story of this clan a significant part of Japanese literature.

The museum displays original manuscripts from Ikenami Shotaro's Sanada Taiheki series, a major literary work about the Sanada family's history. Visitors can see how this author brought the past of a powerful samurai clan to life through his detailed storytelling.

This venue is within walking distance from Ueda Station and easy to locate from the main thoroughfares. Plan enough time to look closely at the manuscripts and other items on display without feeling rushed.

Within the building there is a café where guests can sit with refreshments in a space designed with historical touches. This quiet corner allows visitors to linger and reflect on what they have seen.

Location: Ueda

Operator: 上田市

Website: http://city.ueda.nagano.jp/tanoshimu/ikenami

GPS coordinates: 36.40311,138.25353

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:26