The Land Behind the Town

  • The Bamboo Forest

    The Bamboo Forest Walk into Manno’s bamboo landscape with local farmer and community organiser Keita Kitayama of Sabumi Terrace. Learn how neglected bamboo groves affect the satoyama countryside, then discover how harvesting, craft and bamboo-light projects turn a local challenge into creative community renewal. Ask Keita about the bamboo-light project. The Bamboo Forest Instagram

  • Sunnyside Fields

    Sunnyside Fields Set among the fields of Manno, SUNNYSIDE FIELDS is a relaxed, family-friendly hub for food, nature and community. Browse bean-to-bar chocolate, enjoy house-roasted coffee and locally grown produce, meet the resident goats, or linger outdoors with wide views towards the Sanuki Mountains. The bean-to-bar chocolate, and the goats. Sunnyside Fields Website

  • Hakoya Stay

    Hakoya Stay in a lovingly restored 70-year-old traditional house in Hako, a quiet fishing village on Kagawa’s Shonai Peninsula. Reserved as a private rental, HAKOYA pairs original Japanese character with modern comforts and views across the island-dotted Seto Inland Sea. Part of our ‘A Week in Kagawa’ custom itinerary Hakoya Website