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ConceptImmerse yourself in the activities
of Ukiha: the city supported by water

Minamo is located in Ukiha, a city in Fukuoka Prefecture on the Island of Kyushu.
Since times of old, Ukiha has taken advantage of the region's abundant supply of high-quality groundwater that flows from the mountains, as well as the power of the Chikugo River, Kyushu's largest river. We offer unforgettable stays that allow you to engage with local tales and traditions shaped by the area's unique relationship with water the crafts influenced by this. Immerse yourself in the activities and lifestyle of Ukiha.

Ukiha

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Tokyo
From Tokyo Int’l Airport(Haneda) to Fukuoka Airport
Approx. 1 hour and 55 minutes
Nagoya
From Chubu Centrair Int’l Airport to Fukuoka Airport
Approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes
Osaka
From Kansai Int’l Airport to Fukuoka Airport
Approx. 1 hour and 15 minutes
By Train from Fukuoka Airport Approx. 1 hour and 40 minutes.
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A place embodying the tales
and crafts of Ukiha

Each guest room is furnished with Ukiha products that are in some way related to "water," such as spring water, native tea, or noodles. Guests can enjoy the distinctive designs of each room, with some featuring a private sauna or bar.

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Minamo

Guest rooms where you can immerse yourself in Ukiha life,
which has been supported by water

Three accommodation buildings with six rooms are located in the Chikugo Yoshii Traditional Buildings Preservation District. This area's town layout and stately, white-walled storehouse-style buildings date back to the Edo period, weaving together the past and present of Ukiha.
The Minamo Usui Residence, the only building in the district with grey plaster walls, was renovated from a once-thriving rapeseed oil and wax manufacturing business. It offers three guest rooms in the main house and one in a detached building, preserving the original beams and walls to evoke the atmosphere of this over-century-old structure. Guests can enjoy the varying designs of each room.
The Minamo Horie Residence, a former family-run medical clinic, allows guests to book the entire building for their stay. Additionally, a stone-lined irrigation channel from the Edo period flows through the garden, providing guests with a serene space to spend time enjoying the changing seasons.
The Minamo Kagamidakura rooms are located in the renovated warehouse of the Kagamida Yashiki, a mansion designated as a cultural asset of Ukiha City. Originally a county government office from the late Edo to the early Meiji period, the first floor features a private bar where guests can indulge in the local delicacies of Ukiha.
Each guest room includes various Ukiha products closely related to water, such as spring water, native tea, and noodles.

Breakfast

A colorful breakfast: the perfect way to start the day

Ukiha is rich in local ingredients, and most items on our breakfast table are locally produced. At Minamo, we provide a special breakfast that combines these ingredients, nurtured by local producers' passion and the region's resources, creating a unique culinary experience that can only enjoyed in Ukiha.

Hands-on programs to experience local culture

Our activities allow visitors to appreciate the blessings and lifestyle supported by Ukiha's water.

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Access

Located in the southeastern part of Fukuoka Prefecture, Ukiha City is surrounded by a rich natural environment. The Mino Mountain Range stretches from the eastern to the western side of the city, while the majestic Chikugo River flows through it. Ukiha boasts a rich history and a pleasant atmosphere.
The city is conveniently accessible; it takes less than one hour from the Fukuoka metropolitan area and two hours from Oita and Nagasaki.

By plane

  1. Tokyo Int’l Airport(Haneda)
  2. by plane
    Approx. 1 hour and 55 minutes
  3. Fukuoka Airport
  1. Chubu Centrair Int’l Airport
  2. by plane
    Approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes
  3. Fukuoka Airport
  1. Kansai Int’l Airport
  2. by plane
    Approx. 1 hour and 15 minutes
  3. Fukuoka Airport

By public transportation

  1. Fukuoka Airport
  2. Airport line
    Approx. 5 minutes
  3. JR Hakata Station
  4. Kagoshima Main Line
    Approx. 35 minutes
  5. JR Kurume Station
  6. Kyudai Main Line
    Approx. 35 minutes
  7. JR Chikugoyoshii Station
  8. About a 10-minute walk
  9. Minamo
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Information

Check-in / Check-out
From 15:00 (final check-in at18:30) / Until 11:00
Number of rooms
3 buildings, 6 rooms
Mealtime arrangements
Each room features modest arrangements for guests to make light meals in their rooms, such as for boiling water to make green tea or coffee, or making and eating ramen noodles.
Only breakfast is provided. Each guest room has an electric kettle, a one-handled pot, and an induction tabletop cooker.
No Smoking / Smoking
Smoking is strictly prohibited in all areas and rooms on the property.
Internet availability
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the buildings.
Parking
Free
Credit card
VISA / MASTER / JCB / AMEX / DINERS
Cancellation Policy

We charge the following cancellation fees.

14 days before stay :
: 10% of the room charge
7 days before stay :
: 30% of the room charge
3 days before stay :
: 50% of the room charge
Day before :
: 80% of the room charge
Same day :
: 100% of the room charge
No contact/no-shows :
: 100% of the room charge
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