Shirasaki Manyo Park

Yuasa Onsen Ryokan is a top choice nestled in the hills just a 7-minute walk from Shirasaki Manyo Park. The park features landscapes described in the "Manyoshu" poetry collection. Each room includes a private outdoor bath and serves fresh local seafood. After exploring the park’s cherry blossoms and seasonal trails, guests can unwind with traditional Japanese hospitality. Book through HopeGoo for exclusive access to early-bird rates

Yura Green Oasis Villa offers panoramic views of Shirasaki Manyo Park, where spring cherry blossoms, summer greenery, autumn maple trees, and winter snowscapes unfold daily. Located just 5 minutes’ walk from the park entrance, it provides free bicycles to explore nearby coastal paths and ancient trails. The property blends modern comfort with traditional design, offering both Western-style rooms and authentic tatami suites perfect for cultural immersion

Stay at Manyo no Yado, a cultural-themed guesthouse built from an old schoolhouse directly opposite Shirasaki Manyo Park. Daily guided walks led by local historians bring the poems of the "Manyoshu" to life, visiting sites like the 'Wakatake no Hama' stone monument and the ancient 'Hōrai no Matsu' pine tree. Evening workshops include making traditional washi lanterns and calligraphy sessions, allowing guests to connect deeply with Japan's oldest poetic tradition

Yura Portside Resort is located just 300 meters from Shirasaki Manyo Park and operates a complimentary shuttle bus every hour to Yura Port, passing scenic viewpoints and local fishing markets. The resort also offers free electric bike rentals, enabling guests to ride along the coastal trail and enjoy sunrise over the Pacific Ocean, making it ideal for combining literary exploration with seaside relaxation

The Manyo Poetry Tatami Suite at Yuasa Onsen Ryokan draws inspiration from classical verses in the "Manyoshu", featuring wall carvings of poetic lines, shoji screens, and bamboo blinds. Facing the park’s pine-lined walking path, guests wake to birdsong and rustling leaves. Each suite includes a natural hot spring bath and comes with a hand-written poetry kit, creating an immersive journey into Japan’s timeless literary heritage

Yura Green Cottage hosts the annual "Manyo Red Leaf Festival" each autumn, synchronizing with the park’s illuminated night walk. Paper lanterns line the trails, casting soft light on the poetry stones. Guests staying at the cottage receive free admission to the "Poetry Copying Workshop" and "Autumn Tea Ceremony," plus a limited-edition "Manyoshu" commemorative bookmark. Reserve via HopeGoo early to secure your spot in this unique fusion of nature, art, and tradition