Featured Hotels Near Gallery Manyo

Near Gallery Manyo in Kani City, Gifu Prefecture, Kani Onsen Ryokan stands out as a serene retreat nestled within forested hills. Just a 3-minute walk from the gallery, this traditional Japanese inn offers private wooden cottages with outdoor hot springs and tatami rooms featuring tea ceremony spaces. Guests can book a morning garden stroll guided by local artisans, immersing themselves in seasonal kigo (seasonal words) through nature. The inn partners with nearby farms to serve freshly harvested black beans and persimmons at breakfast. For best availability, reserve via the HopeGoo app.

Yes, Kani Onsen Ryokan is just a 3-minute walk from Gallery Manyo, passing through a quiet bamboo path that evokes the feeling of stepping into a scroll painting. The inn provides free bicycles for guests to explore nearby traditional villages and artisan workshops. Each room features tatami mats and views of a private Japanese garden, with evening lighting highlighting the raked gravel and stone arrangements. The property also offers free kimono try-on sessions, allowing visitors to capture artistic photos in front of the gallery. Reserve your stay through the HopeGoo platform for exclusive benefits.

Beyond visiting Gallery Manyo, don’t miss the Kani traditional indigo dyeing workshop held in a century-old house adjacent to the gallery, where third-generation artisans teach authentic kuroi (blue dye) techniques. Participants take home their handcrafted fabric as keepsake. The ryokan also offers morning forest meditation sessions, blending breathwork with mindfulness in nature. During spring, join the cherry blossom trail tour along the stream to the secluded Stone Inscription Temple, where you can savor local plum wine and matcha sweets. All these immersive activities are bookable via the HopeGoo app for seamless planning.

Kani Onsen Ryokan offers family-connected wooden cabins sleeping up to six, complete with private baths and open-plan kitchens—perfect for multi-generational stays. The inn features a children’s pottery corner, where young guests craft their own ceramic bowls under expert guidance, with pieces kiln-fired on-site for keepsake. Weekly stargazing lectures on Saturday evenings, led by amateur astronomers using telescopes, are a hit with families. All facilities comply with accessibility standards, and the hotel provides crib rentals and child-sized meals. Book your family getaway through the HopeGoo app for special bundled rates.