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Onyado Yuinosho, hotel in Shirakawa

Located in Shirakawa in the Gifu region with Shirakawago nearby, Onyado Yuinosho provides accommodation with free private parking, as well as access to a sauna.

Breakfast!!! Private onsen (tattoos accepted)
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
817 reviews
Price from£235.01per night
GuestHouse Shirakawa-Go INN, hotel in Shirakawa

Set in Shirakawa, 150 metres from Shirakawago, GuestHouse Shirakawa-Go INN offers accommodation with a shared lounge and free private parking.

The staff were very friendly and helpful.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
322 reviews
Price from£56.12per night
Minsyuku Koshiyama, hotel in Shirakawa

Situated only a 10-minute stroll away from Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal, Minsyuku Koshiyama features free WiFi access and free private parking.

Fantastic staff, incredibly friendly, accommodating and went above and beyond.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
102 reviews
Price from£102.04per night
天然温泉白川郷の湯, hotel in Shirakawa

Offering an open-air bath and river view, 天然温泉白川郷の湯 is set in Shirakawa, 47 km from Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village and 48 km from Takayama Station.

Beautiful hotel, with the view on the water. Traditional and very quiet for relaxation. The price is worth it with the dinner included since there is nothing open at night for dinner. Nice Onsen. I will come back!
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
59 reviews
Price from£197.96per night
Gokasanso, hotel in Shirakawa

Located in the Gokayama hot-spring area, Gokasanso offers Japanese and Western-style accommodations with a flat-screen TV.

Nice traditional ryokan in a beautiful village in the mountains, close to World Heritage Villages Ainokura, Suganuma and Shirakawago. The staff were very kind and helpful, and agreed to change our meals when we contacted them and told them we are vegetarians. We stayed in a clean, traditional Japanese style room with a mountain view and had full access to the ryokan's onsen bath (with a warm and cold bath as well as sauna inside, and a warm bath outside).
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very good
Rated very good
176 reviews
Price from£163.27per night
Gokayama Onsen Akaokan, hotel in Shirakawa

At Akaokan, guests can relax in the spacious public hot-spring baths and visit the Historic Villages of Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated a 20-minute drive away.

Our stay included dinner and breakfast and the meals were fantastic and exceeded our expectations. The Onsen at the property was also a bonus.
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
84 reviews
Price from£123.98per night
Minshuku Yomoshirou, hotel in Shirakawa

Located in the historical world heritage site of Ainokura village, Minshuku Yomoshirou offers Japanese-style accommodations in a traditional Gassho-style house with thatched roofs.

The wonderful host family shared with us aspects of their unique culture. The bedding was also comfortable and snug, and the food was simple and tasty. One of the best minshuku experiences in Japan.
9.7
Scored 9.7
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
106 reviews
Price from£132.66per night
1日2組 限定 ー 古民家の宿 みのり家, hotel in Shirakawa

Set in Takayama and only 26 km from Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village, 1日2組 限定 ー 古民家の宿 みのり家 offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

One of the best experiences we had in Japan , I would highly recommend , I went there with my husband ,we needed top rent a car from Takayama in order to reach it otherwise it would be complicated so I would highly recommend a car , the house is such a beautiful authentic Japanese house , We met Chei San the women of the house and she one of the kindest persons you can ever meet , she was so attentive , generous and lovely that makes it hard for you to leave the property the next day , she taught me how to cook Tempura and another traditional dish , she prepared every meal by herself and most of the ingredients were handmade , I enjoyed cooking and having long discussions with her, she even prepared for us snacks for our way back to Tokyo once she knew we will spend a long time driving , the 2 girls were very lovely , they draw pictures for us and showed us the goats they had , very respectful and kind . The father was great , cooked for us few special dishes that I enjoyed . The experience turns around the family itself and being ina wild traditional Japanese environment. As it is a Unique experience , it would suits social (and not shy) people in order to enjoy it the fullest .
9.8
Scored 9.8
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
20 reviews
Price from£204.70per night
Guesthouse UNILA, hotel in Shirakawa

Situated in Hakusan, 42 km from Kanazawa Castle, Guesthouse UNILA features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

The hosts were super friendly and welcoming. The guesthouse has a nostalgic flare, lots of wood, great atmosphere. We had ordered a veggie dinner and breakfast, and all was home made and good. We arrived after dark and after hours of rain on our motorbikes, and the hosts let us dry our gear in the main room which is much appreciated. // Our host also told us about the mountain road ahead which is forbidden for motorcycles. We were gutted but very happy he told us so we could plan our next day accordingly. // I would certainly stay again!
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very good
Rated very good
9 reviews
Price from£51.02per night
Guest House Takazuri-KITA, hotel in Shirakawa

Located in Nanto and only 48 km from Kanazawa Castle, Guest House Takazuri-KITA provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

The hosts were incredibly kind and heartwarming, as well as helpful when needed. We felt very welcomed. The house is beautiful and cozy. The shared kitchen was well equipped. The village is lovely, remote but quiet and peaceful. Highly recommended.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
215 reviews
Price from£76.53per night
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What guests said about Shirakawa:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    Our hotel is a beautifully maintained traditional Ryokan...

    Our hotel is a beautifully maintained traditional Ryokan which offered us excellent and delicious Japanese breakfasts and dinners. It's on the verge of Shirakawago within walking distance to the village. We had a most enjoyable stay although it rained a lot!
    Siew San
    Greece
  • 10
    Scored 10

    It is a beautiful place nestled in a forested valley and the...

    It is a beautiful place nestled in a forested valley and the history, design and construction of the gassho houses is really interesting. We were also lucky enough to get to see the annual test of the fire fighting system. The bus trip from Takayama by bus was a comfortable, scenic trip but there are a lot of tunnels including one over 10km long! There is some very good food available if you are prepared to queue, plus a number of small businesses selling freshly cooked Japanese snacks. Unfortunately the World Heritage Site is clogged with day visitors - think Bruges or Český Krumlov - and I expect numbers will need to be controlled sometime in the near future. Many people are from Japan, with foreign tourists adding to the volume. As a visitor you need to remain aware that the site is home to lots of people with many operating working farms, so be respectful and don’t enter private areas even if it offers the Instagram photo you have always wanted to take.
    Andrew
    Australia
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    The place is beautiful and peaceful.

    The place is beautiful and peaceful. The village is unique and well deserves to be in the Unesco world heritage list. It is surrounded by beautiful mountains, and I understand there is also a waterfall which we didn't get to see, but must be nice. I wish we could have stayed longer. The view from the observatory is breathtaking. Upon arrival at the visitor center and bus terminal, helpful guides and some refreshments can be found, and trips to other destinations can be efficiently booked and managed. The place has a luggage deposit and a rest area, so the village may be visited upon arrival. There is a shuttle between the visitor center and the observatory leaving from a stop nearby, a 2 minute walk from the bus terminal. We visited end of august and it was way too hot. There are rare, insufficient shaded areas. Water is flowing everywhere but we were told by locals not to drink it. Most places request cash-only, especially the Heritage-run stores. Every facility in the village opens after 11 and is closed around 2 pm, except souvenir shops which close around 4/4.30 pm, before and after that, there is nothing to do and nowhere to go. We stayed at the perfect guest house, and had a super-kind host who took care of all our needs.
    Valeria
    Italy
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Loved it!

    Loved it! Quaint little village with thatched roofs, cafes and shops to browse, friendly locals, such a cool atmosphere walking around. Would have loved to have longer, as we only had one night, and 3 hours to wander the village.
    Sujoelca
    New Zealand
  • 10
    Scored 10

    the view is beautiful.

    the view is beautiful. It is worth a day trip to enjoy the village in the winter. However there is not much else to do there. And every thing becomes a dead town after 5 PM. So either stay a night there, or come extremely early to avoid the crowd (if you have a car!).
    THIEN PHU
    Singapore
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Make sure to do your research on the days of snowfall if you...

    Make sure to do your research on the days of snowfall if you qant to catch them with snow on their thatched roofs, because there's not much else to do other than explore the village. During off-peak seasons the town is in lull and not many places are open.
    Jian Yang
    Singapore

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