Gourmet Ryokan Mikawaya

🐟The Taste of Etsu, Raised by the Chikugo River

Fukuoka · Gourmet Ryokan Mikawaya

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Founded 1876, a Riverside Ryotei Ryokan

• 🏮Founded in Meiji 9 (1876), this ryotei-ryokan has been passed down through generations
• 🌊Located in Okawa City near the mouth of the Chikugo River, working with the river's rich bounty
• 🪵The main building was newly rebuilt in 2024 as a two-story wooden structure, carrying forward its old-world charm

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Etsu Cuisine Found Only Here

• 🐟From May through late July, seasonal etsu (Japanese grenadier anchovy) is served in over 20 preparations — sashimi, salt-grilled, simmered, and more
• 🍶The fresh 'etsu arai' is a delicacy rarely found elsewhere
• 🧑‍🍳A traditional course makes full use of the fish, down to the roe and milt

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Wild Delicacies from the River

• 🐟From July to December, dishes of 'kawa-anko', wild catfish from the Chikugo River, are served
• 🐍From July to November, wild eel sourced directly from local fishermen appears on the table
• 🍚A seasonal kaiseki captures the river's four seasons

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A Communal Bath to Unwind In

• ♨️A spacious communal bath where you can stretch out and relax
• 🚿Generous washing areas and changing rooms allow for an unhurried visit
• 🏊Especially popular with guests on sports training camps and extended stays

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Rooms to Suit Every Taste

• 🛏️Western-style rooms are available, including Standard, Comfort, and Superior twins
• 🌸Also offers a tatami-style Japanese room (Nadeshiko) and Japanese-Western rooms
• 🚻The spacious Special Twin comes with a living room for a relaxed stay

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The Grace of a Ryotei Welcoming Guests

• 🍽️Enjoy the ryotei's cuisine, carried on since its founding, in the tatami dining rooms on the annex's first floor
• 🌿A meticulously tended garden conveys the season's scenery
• 🕯️A calm front desk welcomes even late-night arrivals with ease

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Wild Delicacies from the River

• 🐟From July to December, dishes of 'kawa-anko', wild catfish from the Chikugo River, are served
• 🐍From July to November, wild eel sourced directly from local fishermen appears on the table
• 🍚A seasonal kaiseki captures the river's four seasons

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A Communal Bath to Unwind In

• ♨️A spacious communal bath where you can stretch out and relax
• 🚿Generous washing areas and changing rooms allow for an unhurried visit
• 🏊Especially popular with guests on sports training camps and extended stays

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At this ryotei ryokan in Okawa, run since the Meiji era, taste etsu and wild eel raised by the Chikugo River. A spacious communal bath and tidy rooms wrap a riverside night in comfort.

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From onsen etiquette to check-in — the things worth knowing first.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Gourmet Ryokan Mikawaya?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 10:00.

Where is Gourmet Ryokan Mikawaya located?

It is in Fukuoka Okawa. Address: 2222 Mukaijima, Okawa City, Fukuoka.

How much does one night cost?

Recent lowest observed rate starts from ₩109,207 per night for two adults. Rates vary by date and room type, so a live search is most accurate.

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

Free-cancellation deadlines vary by rate plan and are shown with each room. Cancelling before the deadline gives a full refund.