
Everything you need to know about Sanuki Manno Park
Mankatsu Onsen Resort is a top choice just a 5-minute walk from the park, offering indoor and outdoor hot springs plus a dedicated kids' play area. The hotel provides free bicycle rentals and a shuttle service to the park entrance. Guests can join guided morning tours of the local farmers' market, sampling fresh Kagawa citrus and handmade soba noodles—perfect for authentic rural experiences.
Mankatsu Hana no Mori Ryokan features panoramic views of seasonal blooms including spring hydrangeas and autumn maple groves. Each room overlooks meticulously curated gardens, and guests enjoy daily horticulture workshops teaching native plant ecology. The hotel’s outdoor picnic area serves farm-to-table breakfast sets sourced from local growers—just a 300-meter stroll from the park’s main gate.
Mankatsu Central Hotel is just a 7-minute walk from the main park entrance, featuring a 24-hour free parking lot and self-service luggage storage. The front desk offers local event schedules and hiking maps, along with wheelchair rentals and accessible pathways. Weekends include the Mankatsu Day Trip Package, bundling park admission with electric bike rentals—ideal for seamless exploration.
Mankatsu Wafu Minshuku offers authentic cultural immersion through hands-on activities like traditional pottery workshops and rice paddy planting experiences, led by third-generation local farmers. Each evening features "Mankatsu Night Talks," storytelling sessions about village history and seasonal festivals. Rooms feature natural wood finishes, shoji screens, and tatami mats with underfloor heating (Ondol), where guests can listen to frogs and stream sounds at night. Just a 5-minute walk to the Mankatsu Kofun Trail within the park.
Mankatsu Kids Paradise Hotel specializes in family experiences with an indoor creative playroom, outdoor sandpit zone, and monthly "Little Farmer Days" where children plant vegetables and pick strawberries. The hotel provides a family scavenger hunt guide with mission cards and rewards redeemable for local gift boxes. A short 8-minute walk leads to the park’s Children’s Nature Classroom, staffed by trained guides for interactive bug and plant discovery.
Mankatsu High View Ryokan is perfect for photography enthusiasts, featuring a 360-degree rooftop terrace overlooking lakes, rice fields, and layered mountain backdrops. The hotel offers free tripod rentals and daily dawn photography walks led by experienced photographers to prime spots. Rooms come with blackout curtains and floor-to-ceiling windows for capturing sunrise and sunset light. The property hosts a monthly Mankatsu Light & Shadow Exhibition, showcasing guest works.
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