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Fukui / Mikuni Dinosaur Old House Hotel Dainaso

Located in Mikuniminato, Fukui,
Dinosaur Traditional House Hotel Dainaso
Awara Onsen Grandia Housen
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Opening in August 2024

Dino-saur

Minato & is a renovated 100-year-old traditional house in Mikuniminato, Fukui.~Minato and~"
The "Dainaso Old House Hotel" is located on the second floor.

*Dainaso rooms are located on the second floor of Minato &.
*There is no elevator, please use the stairs.

Concept

What is Dainasou?

The motif is dinosaurs, which are popular in Fukui.Awara Onsen Grandia Housen(about 10 minutes by car from the old house) is a traditional Japanese house hotel operated by the hotel.
Please feel free to use this facility for couples, families, solo travelers or business travelers.

[Special benefits for staying at the Dainaso Old House Hotel]

Guests staying at Dainaso can enjoy the following benefits at Awara Onsen Grandia Housen:

  • You can use the large hot spring bath "Tenjo SPA" free of charge.
    (Time 15:00-23:00) Please present your reservation screen at the front desk.
    Towels and bath towels are available for free rental. The bath area is fully equipped with shampoo, treatment, body soap, and cosmetics for women.
  • Guests can enjoy complimentary drinks (coffee, tea, draft beer, and more) at Lounge Kangetsu at Grandia Housen.
    (時間 15:00~18:00、19:00~21:30 温泉卵つくりは18:00まで)
  • Grandia Housen's premium adult dinner buffet is available at a special price (reservations required)
  • Grandia Housen's breakfast buffet is available (reservations required)

▼Please read before making a reservation

Regarding accommodation at "Dainaso"
This is important information.
Please be sure to check before making a reservation.

[Prices and meals]
  • ① The price is for the room only.
  • ② No meals are provided, including dinner and breakfast.
  • 3. You can apply for buffets and other meals at Awara Onsen Grandia Housen at a special price.
    (Please make a reservation for the buffet using the options on the reservation page.)
  • ④ We do not make reservations for nearby restaurants, etc.
    If you need to make a reservation, please make the reservation directly with the restaurant.

We will refrain from entering the rooms of guests staying there.
Amenities will be provided on the first day for the number of nights you will be staying.

[Handling of children]
  • ① Children aged 3 and above will be considered as one person.
  • ② One child under the age of 2 may stay free of charge if sharing a bed (bedding not provided).
[About capacity]
  • ① Room 201 can accommodate up to three people using a twin bed and sofa bed.
  • ② Room 202 can be reserved for up to two people using twin beds.
  • ③ If you are traveling with 201 to 202 people, please reserve rooms XNUMX and XNUMX.
  • ④ Reservations for more than six people on the same day are not possible.
[Facilities and Equipment]
  • ① The "Dainaso" rooms are located on the second floor of "Minato &".
    (There is no elevator, please use the stairs.)
  • ② As this is an old wooden house, there will be creaking and noise that is typical of wooden structures.
    Also, there are limitations to how much protection you can provide against the cold in winter.
  • 3. You must climb a steep wooden staircase to reach the facility. This facility is not barrier-free.
    Please note that the stairs are approximately 1m wide. If you have large luggage, please be careful when climbing the stairs.
  • ④ There is a bath (Room 201) and a shower room (Room 202) in the rooms, but they are not hot springs.
  • ⑤ The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a TV, a refrigerator, a microwave, a hair dryer, and Wi-Fi.
  • ⑥ There are no vending machines (selling drinks etc.) in the building.
  • ⑦ For overnight guests, please use parking lot ① or ② at the rear entrance of Dainaso (cafe deck side).
  • ⑧ We will refrain from entering the rooms of guests staying at the hotel. Amenities will be provided on the first day for the number of nights you will be staying.
[Check-in and check-out]
  • ① There are no staff at the inn. The inn will be unmanned during your stay.
  • ② The room key is a PIN code. The key code will be sent to you via automatic email when you make your reservation.
  • ③ Please scan the QR code in your room to receive information regarding your stay.
    (Those who do not have a smartphone (or tablet) will not be able to access information, and we will not be able to answer phone calls during your stay.)
  • ④ Check-in is at 15 p.m. and check-out is by 10 a.m. the following day. Please note that the room key cannot be used outside of these times.
[Nighttime entrance/exit during your stay]
  • ① During the non-business hours of Minato & between 17:8pm and XNUMXam the following morning, please use the entrance on the back side of the building (the cafe deck side).

Room

GUEST ROOM

Enjoy a relaxing time interacting with the people and culture of Mikuniminato, Fukui.

Room 201

<Twin room + sofa bed + Tatami living>

Room 201 “Fukuisaurus”

This room type has a separate bedroom and living room, and can accommodate up to three people (one of which is a sofa bed). Take off your shoes and relax in the tatami living room, enjoying the relaxed atmosphere of Mikuni town.

Capacity Up to 3 people
area 36.86㎡
Facility Twin room + sofa bed + tatami living room, washbasin, bath, toilet, underfloor heating
備品 Internet TV, refrigerator, safety box, hair dryer, electric kettle, microwave, mini sink, clothes rack, mugs, glass cups, gargling cup
Amenities Indoor wear, towels, bath towels, toothbrushes, hand soap, body soap, shampoo, treatment, hairbrush, razor, coffee and green tea (powder), water bottle (500ml), cleansing, face wash, skin lotion, skin milk
Other Enjoy dinner or breakfast at a restaurant in the town of Mikuni.
(Recommended restaurants are introduced on the gourmet page)

Reservation

Please check here for details regarding accommodation, including room availability and accommodation plans.

Room 202

<Twin room>

Room 202 "Fukuititan"

This compact one-room twin room is perfect for those who want to enjoy an active stay in Mikuni.

Capacity Up to 2 people
area 22.96㎡
Facility Twin room, washbasin, shower room, toilet, underfloor heating
備品 Internet TV, refrigerator, safety box, hair dryer, electric kettle, microwave, mini sink, clothes rack, mugs, glass cups, gargling cup
Amenities Indoor wear, towels, bath towels, toothbrushes, hand soap, body soap, shampoo, treatment, hairbrush, razor, coffee and green tea (powder), water bottle (500ml), cleansing, face wash, skin lotion, skin milk
Other Enjoy dinner or breakfast at a restaurant in the town of Mikuni.
(Recommended restaurants are introduced on the gourmet page)

Reservation

Please check here for details regarding accommodation, including room availability and accommodation plans.

Facility

Our Facilities

Minato & ~minato-to~ On the first floor, there is a relaxing cafe space,
There is retail space available for you to enjoy shopping.

Cafe Dainaso

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Cafe interior
Cafe exterior

Cafe / cafe

Dogs are allowed only on the terrace seats.

This cafe is located on the first floor of an old house.
We offer original coffee and wholesome cakes made from seasonal ingredients.
Please take your time and relax.

Address 913-0044
2F "Minato &" 9-38-1 Sanno, Mikuni-cho, Sakai-shi, Fukui
Opening hours 10: 00 to 16: 00 (LO15: 30)
Closed days Irregular holidays
Parking will get
Official social media

Murata store

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organic

Local ingredients

pesticide-free vegetables

Murata Shoten is a specialty store that handles organic products. The owner himself grows pesticide-free vegetables and cage-free eggs. We treasure the blessings of nature and offer carefully selected foods and daily necessities that are good for the body. We offer a selection of products that are high quality and environmentally friendly so that local customers can shop with peace of mind.

Address 913-0044
2F "Minato &" 9-38-1 Sanno, Mikuni-cho, Sakai-shi, Fukui
Opening hours 10: 00 to 16: 00 (LO15: 30)
Closed days Irregular holidays
Parking will get
Official social media

At the start of the day,
A breakfast that will delight your body.

Japanese breakfast
<Japanese breakfast>
Rice with high-quality free-range eggs

Enjoy the luxury of freshly cooked rice with free-range eggs, the same eggs used in Michelin-starred restaurants.
Enjoy a relaxing morning with miso soup carefully prepared using local ingredients to soothe both body and mind.

Western breakfast
<Western breakfast>
English Muffin

Murata Shoten's specialty, English muffins made with free-range eggs, are fluffy and filling.
Rich clam chowder, perfect for a special morning.

Miku Cosplay

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Costco Resale Store

No member registration required

Mikucos is the first Costco resale store in Fukui Prefecture. It is a convenient shop where you can easily purchase Costco products, and even non-members can enjoy shopping. With a wide range of products, we can meet a variety of needs, from household goods to groceries and outdoor goods.

Address 913-0044
2F "Minato &" 9-38-1 Sanno, Mikuni-cho, Sakai-shi, Fukui
Opening hours 10:00 ~ 16:00
Closed days Irregular holidays
Parking will get
Official social media

Gourmet

Gourmet information

Mikuni has many hidden gourmet spots.

 Mikuni's gourmet experiences can be enjoyed in different ways throughout the day, morning, afternoon, and evening.
Be sure to start your dining experience in Mikuni with lunch on the day of your stay.

(Evening) = Suitable for dinner (Night) = Nightlife (Morning) = Good for breakfast (Lunch) = Suitable for lunch

Sightseeing

Sightseeing near the hotel

There are many tourist spots in Fukui in Mikuni and the surrounding areas.
Enjoy creating your own route, whether that be touring Mikuni or taking a drive a little further afield.

  • Oshima

    Mikuni Town, Sakai City

    One of the islands on the Echizen coast, which has been revered by the local people as the "Island of the Gods" since ancient times. Ojima Bridge spans from Anshima Fishing Port and can be accessed on foot or by bicycle.

  • Mikuni Sunset Beach

    Mikuni Town, Sakai City

    Sunset Beach is famous for the horizon where the sun sets. The shallow and clean water is attractive. It is a safe beach with lifeguards on duty during the day.

  • Tojinbo

    Mikuni Town, Sakai City

    A cliff that stretches for about XNUMX kilometer.The huge pyroxene andesite columnar joints are only found here in Japan.

  • Shiba Masa World

    Mikuni Town, Sakai City

    It is a facility that combines a dinosaur fossil information center that receives and transmits research information on a global scale, a museum that can be enjoyed by adults and children, and a field museum that offers hands-on learning.

  • Echizen Matsushima Aquarium

    Mikuni Town, Sakai City

    You can meet about 300 kinds of seafood and mysterious sea creatures.There are tricks here and there to entertain visitors, such as a Western bird house, a planetarium, and a dolphin show.

  • Ichijodani Asakura remains

    Fukui City

    About 530 years ago, in the 3rd year of Bunmei, the Sengoku daimyo Asakura clan ruled Echizen for 5 years for five generations.The garden has been designated as a national “Special Place of Scenic Beauty”.

  • Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum

    Katsuyama City

    It is a facility that combines a dinosaur fossil information center that receives and transmits research information on a global scale, a museum that can be enjoyed by adults and children, and a field museum that offers hands-on learning.

  • Eiheiji Temple, the head temple of the Soto sect

    Eiheiji Town, Yoshida District

    Eiheiji, the head temple of the Soto sect, is the head temple of the Soto sect founded by Zen master Dogen in 750, about 2 years ago.

Access

Easy access from all over the country

There are many ways to get to Dinosaur Old House Hotel Dainaso, including by car, by plane from Sapporo, Haneda, Fukuoka, or Naha (using Komatsu Airport), by Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tokyo, Nagano, or Kanazawa, or by JR Limited Express (transfer to the Hokuriku Shinkansen) from Osaka, Kyoto, or Nagoya.

Address

Minato & 913nd Floor, 0044-2-9 Sanno, Mikuni-cho, Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture, 38-2
Telephone number: 0776-77-2555 (Grandia Hosen)
Phone reception: 10:00-17:00

Access by car

・Using the Hokuriku Expressway: Approximately 30 minutes by car from Kanazu Interchange

For Osaka
Take the Hanshin Expressway or Meishin Expressway, enter the Hokuriku Expressway at Maibara JCT, and get off at Kanazu IC. (Approximately 3 hours and 20 minutes)
To Nagoya
Take the Nagoya Expressway and Meishin Expressway, enter the Hokuriku Expressway at Maibara JCT, and exit at Kanazu IC. (Approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes)
To Tokyo
Take the Shin-Tomei/Meishin Expressway, enter the Hokuriku Expressway at Maibara JCT, and get off at Kanazu IC. (Approximately 5 hours and 50 minutes)
To Niigata
Take the Hokuriku Expressway from Nagaoka Junction and exit at Kanazu IC. (about 4 hours 30 minutes)

Access by train

・Nearest station: 10 minutes walk from Echizen Railway “Mikuni Shrine Station”
・From Fukui Station: Approximately 50 minutes to Echizen Railway Mikuni Awara Line "Mikuni Shrine Station"
From Awara Onsen Station: Take Keifuku Bus Route 85 Tojinbo Line to Mikuniminato Kitamaedori stop (approx. 50 minutes)

From Osaka Station
Take the Thunderbird Express, change to the Hokuriku Shinkansen at Tsuruga Station and get off at Fukui Station. Change to the Echizen Railway Mikuni Awara Line and get off at Mikuni Jinja Station. It's about a 10-minute walk. (About 2 hours and 30 minutes)
From Nagoya Station
Take the Tokaido Shinkansen to Maibara Station, then change to the Shirasagi Express to Tsuruga Station. At Tsuruga Station, change to the Hokuriku Shinkansen and get off at Fukui Station. Change to the Echizen Railway Mikuni Awara Line and get off at Mikuni Jinja Station. It's about a 10-minute walk. (About 2 hours)
From Tokyo Station
Take the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Awara Onsen Station, then take the Keifuku Bus Route 85 Tojinbo Line to the Mikuni Minato Kitamaedori stop. It's about a 10-minute walk. (Approximately 4 hours and 20 minutes)

Access by plane

・From Komatsu Airport, take the Komatsu Station shuttle bus for 12 minutes, then take the Hokuriku Shinkansen from Komatsu Station to Awara Onsen Station for 15 minutes. From Awara Onsen, take the Keifuku Bus Route 85 Tojinbo Line and get off at the Mikuni Minato Kitamaedori stop (about 50 minutes). Then walk for about 10 minutes.
・From Komatsu Airport, take the Keifuku Bus to the East Exit of Fukui Station (60 minutes). Transfer to the Echizen Railway Mikuni Awara Line and get off at Mikuni Jinja Station (approx. 50 minutes). Walk for 10 minutes.
・If you rent a car from Komatsu Airport, it takes about 50 minutes via the Hokuriku Expressway.

From Tokyo Haneda Airport
It takes about 1 hour from Haneda Airport to Komatsu Airport. From Komatsu Airport, it takes about 1 hour 30 minutes by bus or train. (Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes)
From Sapporo New Chitose Airport
It takes about 1 hour 35 minutes from New Chitose Airport to Komatsu Airport. It takes about 1 hour 30 minutes from Komatsu Airport by bus or train. (About 3 hours)
From Fukuoka Airport
It takes about 1 hour 25 minutes from Fukuoka Airport to Komatsu Airport. From Komatsu Airport, it takes about 1 hour 30 minutes by bus or train. (Approximately 3 hours)
From Naha Airport, Okinawa
It takes about 2 hours and 15 minutes from Naha Airport to Komatsu Airport. From Komatsu Airport, it takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes by bus or train. (About 3 hours and 45 minutes)

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Please tell me the check-in and check-out times.
Check-in is at 15:00 and check-out is at 10:00.
Can I use the internet in my room?
Wi-Fi internet connection service is available free of charge.
The password will be displayed in the guest room.
Is there an elevator to the second floor where the guest rooms are?
There is no elevator in the building. Please use the rather steep wooden stairs to reach the second floor.
Please note that the stairs are approximately 1m wide. If you have large luggage, please be careful when climbing the stairs.
Are there any steps in the rooms?
The rooms are on the second floor, up a flight of stairs. Please take off your shoes when entering the room and then go up one step. The floor inside the room is flat so you can move around easily.
Is the bath in the guest room a hot spring?
The baths and showers in the guest rooms are not hot springs.
Can I use the large public bath at Grandia Housen?
You can use the large hot spring bath at our affiliated hotel "Grandia Housen" (free of charge).
*Please show your Dainaso reservation page (reply email) at the front desk.
*Available times (stay day) 15:00-23:00/6:00-8:30
(Towels are available at the entrance to the large bath.)
*Free drinks at Lounge Kangetsu are not available.
*We do not provide shuttle service between "Dainaso" and "Grandia Housen".
Do you have dinner or breakfast ready?
 No meals will be provided. Please use nearby restaurants.
If you would like to eat at the dinner or breakfast buffet at Grandia Housen, you can apply for it via the options menu on the reservation application page on the website.
(There is no shuttle service between Dainaso and Grandia Housen.)
Do you have a vending machine available?
There are no vending machines in the building. Please bring your own drinks.
How long does it take to walk from Echizen Railway's Mikuni Shrine Station?
The distance is approximately 730m in a straight line, and it takes about 10 minutes on foot.
Is there a parking lot?
One parking space will be provided for each guest room.
Is smoking permitted in the rooms and on the premises?
Smoking, including both tobacco and e-cigarettes, is prohibited within Minato & Minatoto buildings (including guest rooms and parking lots).

Reservation

Reservation

Reservations are accepted only through this website.
(Reservations cannot be made over the phone)