Forza Horizon 6 Minamino Region Treasure Hunt – Exact Chest Location Guide
TL;DR
- The Minamino Region Treasure Hunt is part of the Autumn week in the Series 1: Welcome to Japan Festival Playlist.
- The chest sits on the golf course in the Minamino region, northeast of Tokyo City.
- Head to the hairpin turn on the north side of the dirt track around the golf course.
- The chest is right next to a golf flag — just drive into it to smash it.
- Reward: 100,000 Credits and 3 seasonal playlist points.
- You need 15 points for the 1997 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec and 30 points for the 1991 Honda CR-X SiR.
Minamino Region Treasure Hunt in Forza Horizon 6 is one of the easiest ways to grab a quick 100,000 Credits and three points on the Autumn playlist. But the photo clue — a golf course with a flag — can leave you driving in circles if you don’t know exactly where to look. This guide tells you the exact chest location so you can smash it in under five minutes and get back to racing. The game is available on Forza.net, Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation.
What Is the Minamino Region Treasure Hunt?
Treasure Hunts are part of the Forza Horizon 6 seasonal Festival Playlist. Each week the game gives you a photo clue. You have to figure out where that photo was taken, go there, and smash the wooden chest. No race. No skill check. Just find and drive through it.
The Minamino Region Treasure Hunt is live during the Autumn week of Series 1: Welcome to Japan. The photo clue shows a bright blue chest sitting on a neat, green golf course lawn. It’s not a hard clue to read — but knowing which golf course and exactly where on it is a different story.
Where Is the Minamino Region in Forza Horizon 6?
The Minamino region sits directly northeast of Tokyo City. It is one of the mid-map regions in Japan. You will find it east of the main Horizon Festival site and west of Ito Airfield.
If you have already explored this part of the map, you may have visited the golf course here while working through the campaign. If you have not, it is easy to reach by driving north out of Tokyo and following the map to the Minamino district.
For a full breakdown of all regions in the game, check out the Forza Horizon 6 Japan map guide.
Forza Horizon 6 Minamino Region Treasure Hunt Chest Location
Here is exactly where to find the chest:
- Open your map and locate the Minamino region, northeast of Tokyo City.
- Find the golf course in the center of the region. It is a large, clearly marked green area.
- The golf course has a dirt road running around it. Follow this dirt road to the northern edge.
- Look for the hairpin turn at the northernmost point of the dirt road.
- Right next to this hairpin, on a small hill near the tree line, you will find the wooden treasure chest next to a golf flag.
- Simply drive your car into the chest to smash it and complete the hunt.
The chest is on the western side of the golf course near a white flag on the hill. It is almost directly west of the 1969 Dodge Charger R/T Treasure Car spot, which you may have already picked up. For that and other hidden vehicles, see the Dodge Charger Treasure Car location guide.
How to Get There Fast
The quickest way to reach the chest is to use fast travel. Two racing events sit very close to the golf course:
- Airfield Trail (Dirt Racing event)
- Naruo Cross Country Circuit (Cross Country event)
Fast travel to either of these events and then drive a short distance west to reach the golf course. Once you are near the location, the chest icon will appear on your map and minimap automatically.
If you need help unlocking fast travel or navigating the map efficiently, the Forza Horizon 6 beginner’s guide has everything you need.
Minamino Region Treasure Hunt Rewards
Smashing the chest gives you two things:
- 100,000 Credits
- 3 Autumn Festival Playlist points
These points go toward your seasonal wristband progression. The Autumn week reward track looks like this:
- 15 points — 1997 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec
- 30 points — 1991 Honda CR-X SiR
The treasure hunt alone gets you 3 of those points with almost no effort. It is one of the fastest point sources in the playlist.
If you want to earn more Credits quickly, check out the guide on how to earn Credits fast in Forza Horizon 6.
What Is the Photo Clue for the Minamino Treasure Hunt?
The photo clue for this treasure hunt shows a blue wooden chest sitting on a well-maintained grassy lawn. In the background you can clearly see sand bunkers and a golf flag. This is a direct reference to the Minamino Golf Course.
The clue name in the Festival Playlist is simply: “Follow the Photo Clue to Discover the Treasure!”
Once you know it is the golf course in Minamino, the chest is easy to spot. The difficulty is just knowing which golf course and exactly which part of it.
Is the Minamino Treasure Hunt Time-Limited?
Yes. This chest is only available during the Autumn week of Series 1. The season changes to Winter, and there will not be another Treasure Hunt until the Spring week — which will be located in Tokyo City. So make sure you grab this one before it goes away.
Keep track of what is available each week by checking the Festival Playlist seasonal events guide so you never miss a reward.
Other Things to Do Near the Minamino Golf Course
While you are in the area, the Minamino region has several other activities worth doing:
- Airfield Trail — A dirt racing event right next to the golf course. Great for best off-road dirt cars in FH6.
- Naruo Cross Country Circuit — A nearby cross country event.
- Minamino Golf Course Landmark — Also tied to the Minamino Golf Course location guide for stamps and discovery.
- Bonus Boards — The region has scattered XP and Fast Travel boards. See the all 200 Bonus Boards locations guide to find them all.
- Discover Japan Stamps — The area counts toward the Discover Japan stamps guide.
Other Treasure Hunts and Free Cars in Forza Horizon 6
Treasure Hunts are not the only way to get free vehicles. Forza Horizon 6 also has Treasure Cars hidden around the Japan map. These are parked cars you physically drive to a festival site to claim. Some notable ones near or in the Minamino area include:
- 1969 Dodge Charger R/T Treasure Car
- Ford GT Treasure Car
- Nissan Safari Turbo Treasure Car
- Mazda RX-7 Treasure Car
- Lancia Stratos Treasure Car
You can also earn free cars through Wheelspins and by completing the Story Events.
Tips for Completing Festival Playlist Challenges Faster
If you want to reach 15 or 30 points quickly this Autumn season, here are a few tips:
- Do Treasure Hunts first — They are the fastest 3 points you will earn all week.
- Complete PR Stunts — The PR stunts guide will help you three-star them first try.
- Play the Seasonal Events — Road racing, dirt, and cross country events all give playlist points.
- Use the Reward Pass — The Reward Pass stacks additional bonuses.
- Level up XP fast — See the guide on how to get XP and level up fast.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Minamino Region Treasure Hunt chest?
The chest is on the golf course in the Minamino region, northeast of Tokyo City. Go to the northern edge of the dirt road that circles the course and look for the hairpin turn. The chest is on a small hill next to a golf flag near the tree line.
What do you get from the Minamino Treasure Hunt?
You get 100,000 Credits and 3 Autumn Festival Playlist points for smashing the chest.
How do I fast travel to the Minamino Treasure Hunt?
Fast travel to either the Airfield Trail dirt racing event or the Naruo Cross Country Circuit. Both are right next to the golf course. From there, drive a short distance to reach the chest.
How long is the Minamino Treasure Hunt available?
It is available during the Autumn week of Series 1: Welcome to Japan only. Once the season flips to Winter, the chest is gone.
Is there another Treasure Hunt after Minamino?
The next Treasure Hunt appears in the Spring week of Series 1 and will be located in Tokyo City — not in Minamino.
