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Minpaku Ryokan Festival 2025: Shaping the Future of Japanese Tourism and Regional Coexistence

The Minpaku Ryokan Festival 2025, organized by CF Consulting Co., Ltd., is set to take place on September 23, 2025, at the Hamamatsucho Industry Trade Center in Tokyo. The event aims to explore the shared future of rental inns (minpaku) and small accommodation facilities in Japan while showcasing the area's potential for tourism development.

Since launching its crowdfunding campaign, the festival has soared beyond its target by 263% in just a month and a half, demonstrating significant interest and support from stakeholders across the industry. Initially planning for 300 attendees, the organizers have increased seating availability to accommodate demand, with additions of 100 seats and potentially 50 more.

A Platform for Collaboration

Rather than becoming a battleground for conflicting opinions regarding regulations on homestays, the festival offers an opportunity for various stakeholders in the tourism and accommodation industry to gather, share insights, and deepen their knowledge. Participants will include minpaku operators, real estate owners, and online travel agency (OTA) representatives, leading to enhanced collaboration and the establishment of robust networks. By doing so, the festival aims to improve industry standards that promote regional coexistence and position Japan as a leading tourism nation.

Key Features of the Minpaku Ryokan Festival 2025

1. Remarkable Crowdfunding Achievement: With backing from supporters and businesses nationwide, over 500 attendees are anticipated to participate. The enthusiastic response highlights the growing momentum surrounding Japan's tourism potential, especially concerning small accommodation facilities.

2. Cross-Industry Networking: The festival provides attendees a unique platform for direct interaction and information exchange among industry players. This opportunity fosters collaborative relationships that are crucial for the future of Japan's tourism sector.

3. Inaugural Stayshuran Award 2025: This award evaluates small accommodation facilities through five strict criteria, recognizing outstanding lodging options as ranked from one to three stars. The award serves as a benchmark for quality, aiming to promote Japanese small lodgings as desirable destinations for international travelers.

The festival aspires to celebrate those accommodations that exemplify regional coexistence while emerging as viable options for global travelers.

Event Details

• - Event Name: Minpaku Ryokan Festival 2025
• - Date: September 23, 2025 (Tuesday, National Holiday)
• - Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Seminar; 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Networking (Including Stayshuran Award Ceremony from 7:10 PM - 7:40 PM)
• - Venue: Hamamatsucho Industry Trade Center, 5th Floor, Tokyo Port City Takeshiba Office Tower, 1-7-1 Kaigan, Minato, Tokyo
• - Expected Attendance: Over 500 individuals

Featured Speakers

• - Takashi Ikui (Author of “Survival Guide to Minpaku Investment” slated for release on October 1, 2025) and various active minpaku facility owners will be present to share their insights and experiences.

Organized By

Minpaku Ryokan Festival Executive Committee

Website Links

• - Event Website
• - Crowdfunding Page

Media Inquiries

Members of the media interested in attending can simply present their business card at the entrance for admission and coverage during the event day. For interviews or inquiries regarding other media coverage, please contact via the following methods:

• - Phone: 050-1725-7971
• - Inquiry Form

About the Organizer

CF Consulting Co., Ltd. is headed by Takashi Ikui, who operates nine minpaku facilities in the Tokyo metropolitan area and Fuji-Kawaguchiko region. With a background marked by overcoming a low-income challenge, Ikui has emerged as a “Survival Investor,” sharing valuable insights through columns and comics on real estate in various media outlets and seminars.

For further details about the company:

• - Company Name: CF Consulting Co., Ltd.
• - Location: 5-17-13 Shimo, Kita, Tokyo
• - Business Activities: Real estate investment online courses, accommodation business, book publishing, etc.
• - Website: CF Consulting