Manno: Landscapes Around Noguchi Dam and Shioiri

Landscapes Between the Reservoir and the Spring

The area around Noguchi Dam is considered one of the most scenic parts of Manno. A recreation area has been developed there, bringing together water, greenery, and Shioiri Onsen. This combination gives a stay a clear scenic focus. If you are looking for a vacation rental in Manno, you can consider whether water, greenery, and a hot spring are among the experiences you want to shape your trip.

Seasons and Onsen

Shioiri Onsen is a natural hot spring on the upper reaches of the Saiden River, surrounded by the clear waters of Noguchi Gorge and greenery. The spring, river, and gorge give the natural setting a specific character; the landscape changes with the seasons. When planning your trip, you can match these seasonal changes to your preferred travel dates. If you want the onsen itself to be part of your visit, note the closure notice and check current access in advance.

Construction and Group Accommodation

Shioiri Fureai Lodge offers a different focus: it is a log cabin built from round logs measuring 25 to 45 centimeters in diameter. This specific range gives a clear idea of the building material and lends the construction a distinctive character. If you also consider the type of building when planning a vacation, this is a tangible point of distinction alongside the natural surroundings. The architecture and the landscape offer two different perspectives on a stay in Shioiri.

Furusato Kenshukan is intended for overnight stays by one group at a time, with exclusive use, and can accommodate groups of up to 50 people. Overnight stays there have been suspended since January 13, 2026. For travel groups, the capacity is a useful reference, but it does not mean bookings are currently available. Compared with Fureai Lodge, whose defining feature is its round-log construction, the Kenshukan focuses on group accommodation. The suspension remains an important consideration for anyone actually planning an overnight stay.

Sunflowers and Travel Dates

From late June to mid-July, around one million sunflowers bloom in Manno. A sunflower festival is held there in July; the exact dates vary by year. When planning, distinguish between the flowering period and the festival dates: the blooms provide an approximate window, while the festival should be planned around specific dates. If you want to include this event in your vacation plans, check the event dates before booking.

When choosing a vacation rental in Manno, it helps to consider your reason for traveling separately from your accommodation options. A trip timed to the sunflowers calls for taking both the approximate season and the changing festival dates into account; the landscapes around the reservoir and spring offer another focus, which also changes throughout the year. If you are considering an onsen, note the closure notice; for Furusato Kenshukan, take the suspension of overnight stays into account. If your dates are fixed, you can first check the sunflower season; if you are planning your stay around the landscape, you can factor its seasonal changes into your plans.

Discover more destinations: Sakaide, Sanuki, Kotohira, Naoshima, Furue, Tonoshō, Nishishirakata, Shozu District

For the broader travel overview: Kagawa Prefecture.