Featured Hotels Near Mikado Gorge

Stay at Mannou Town Mihama Cave Ryokan, a handcrafted timber retreat offering panoramic views of the Mihama Cave Canyon. Each room features floor-to-ceiling windows framing misty mornings over the stream. The property provides free foot baths and breakfast using local ingredients, with the hiking trail just a 5-minute walk away—perfect for families and photography enthusiasts

Mannou Nature Forest Hotel is ideal for hikers, located just a 3-minute walk from the main Mihama Cave Canyon viewing path. Designed in subtle Japanese style with natural materials, each room includes a private wooden deck overlooking the valley. Guests receive complimentary walking stick rentals and an eco-guidance booklet, enhancing safety and discovery during your visit

The "Sunset Vista Room" at Mihama Light Lodge offers a prime position facing west, where golden light spills across the canyon’s stream every evening. With floor-to-ceiling glass walls and a private terrace, guests can enjoy the spectacle while sipping traditional Japanese tea. The hotel also provides a tea ceremony kit upon arrival, creating a serene, ukiyo-e-inspired atmosphere—book early to secure this premium view

Mannou Onsen Villa is the only accommodation with natural mineral outdoor baths sourced from 700 meters underground, rich in silicate minerals known for skin renewal. Located on the eastern slope of the canyon, the baths offer direct views of the Mihama Waterfall. Evening sessions include quiet meditation baths with ambient lighting and nature sounds, providing deep relaxation and sensory immersion

Mannou Artisan House hosts monthly workshops like bamboo weaving classes and foraged wild vegetable cooking sessions, led by third-generation local artisans. Held in a traditional thatched-roof pavilion, these experiences use seasonal ingredients gathered from nearby forests. Participants receive a handmade keepsake box as a memento, offering genuine insight into Shikoku’s rural heritage

Seasons Weave Inn is designed around the four seasons: spring cherry gardens, summer moss courtyards, autumn lookout decks, and winter snow-lit verandas. Each room features heated floors and double-glazed windows for comfort. Daily guided nature observation walks help guests spot rare ferns and the elusive Japanese water shrew, making it a true immersion in the rhythm of the wild