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Reviews of GuestHouse Shirakawa-Go INN

501-5629 Gifu, Shirakawa, 白川村鳩谷445-1, Japan

#8 of 8 hotels in Shirakawa

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Review score

Based on 242 hostel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    8.1

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    7.8

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  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    8.0
    We truly enjoyed our stay at the inn — it was peaceful, comfortable, and relaxing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bedroom was a bit small and cramped, and the place is on the pricey side.

    The place was very clean and spotless. It was also nice and quiet.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very small rooms that had a strange smell. Very hard to handle shower, that didn't have warm water, even though I waited and put it to max.

    Compact and with a nice atmosphere. Great view.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    8.0
    Comfortable stay
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Location, quiet, clean

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wall are very thin and sometimes you can hear Many voices of people in other rooms

    The location is great, the staff was super friendly and helpful

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2025

    10
    A cozy and comfortable stay with an incredible view in the worlds most beautiful village
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    While the location is a little far from the main area of the town, you can easily traverse the distance with a bike in a few minutes, furthermore after dark the area in which the hotel stands becomes extremely useful as it is close to all the actual services of the village, such as the ATM and the Convenience store

    The staff are an extremely lovely couple who are passionate about what they do. The owner of the inn is a genuine Hida born and raised man who used to be an engineer and you can see that in the way he runs his facilities, they are both extremely clean and are among the best you will be able to find in all of shirakwa go. Unlike other inns within the city, you are able to rent a bike for an extremely small price directly from the front desk, there are decent food options aswell, and both the living space downstairs and the rooms themselves are very beautiful and unique compared to other facilities in the city. I would highly recommend this inn for anyone traveling in general but especially if you are traveling with more than one person.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2025

    10
    Awesome
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Shower and Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night

    Location

    Peaceful and quiet. Clean, polite and helpful staff

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We arrived a little late to GuestHouse Shirakawaga-Go Inn but were welcomed warmly by the staff. We were able to park our car right outside the front entrance, which was very convenient. The property offered bike rentals, so we decided to rent bikes for the following day at only ¥1,000 a bike. The lounge/kitchen area was very comfortable, and we enjoyed eating our meals and having coffee with the beautiful view of the rice fields and mountains. The bedroom was simple and comfortable, and the facilities in the property were clean.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comfortable stay, very friendly owner. Clean facilities.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2025

    10
    Good place for a trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Affordable place to stay, host are very friendly, close to the variety store open till 7PM, and 10 minutes walk to convenience store.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Room with Shared Shower and Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything perfect.

    We had a fantastic stay at this apartment. Everything was spotless and very well organized – you could tell great care is taken to keep it clean and comfortable. The location was ideal, close to everything we needed, with easy access to public transport and key attractions. What truly stood out was the team: everyone we interacted with was incredibly helpful, kind, and genuinely welcoming, which made our experience even more enjoyable. We couldn’t have asked for a better stay. Definitely a 10 out of 10!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2025

    8.0
    I spent two nights in the guesthouse and had a really pleasant stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Shower and Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A cozy guesthouse. The owner (and his wife) are very friendly and hospitable. They are very quick to respond to my enquiries and provide a lot of assistance on my stay.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No private bathroom and toilet

    It is clean

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property was clean, tidy. The lounge area (shared) has a great view out into the snowy landscape. The rooms were perfectly good. Service was amazing from the staff. He was very hospitable! Even with the morning shuttle to the Shiragawa-go tourist spot. Would stay here again!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2025

    10
    Very comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    100

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2025

    7.0
    Not the worst accommodation but…
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Given the price, I would not recommend this accommodation. The entire guesthouse is well-kept and really clean. However, we could clearly hear the other guests during the night as the walls are really thin, and the beds were not the best. The staff is really helpful and try their best to answer all our questions. The location is quite far from Shirakawa-go’s center (approx. 30 min)

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2025

    10
    Fantastic place
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We enjoyed the stay tremendously. The owners were very very nice. They have rental bikes that were a blessing, we were able to see so much more than we otherwise would have been able to.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Super clean

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2025

    10
    Warm, welcoming guesthouse with beautiful staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The most beautiful and warm guesthouse I have ever stayed in. The common area was particularly great, the windows facing out to the mountains were amazing. No faults at all!!! Shirakawa-go is a small town with nothing much open at night so prepare for that by stocking up at the convenience store. It’s about a 10 min walk away from the guesthouse. There is a very small family-run convenience store that is closer but is cash only (try to go there if you can! The staff are lovely). The staff at the guesthouse were unreal! So helpful from as soon as we arrived. Make sure to book their bus terminal shuttle before you get there, don’t make our mistake and try to do the walk cause it isn’t fun! They were funny, kind and always willing to help with anything at all. This was my favourite place I stayed in through all of Japan and I couldn’t recommend it more. Thank you so much for having us! We’re forever grateful.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2025

    9.0
    A lot of positive energy, but a bit cold
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    In common areas was cold (the toilet, showers, etc.). Water in the showers could be a bit hotter.

    Very friendly and happy staff - a lot of positive energy! Free shuttle bus. Very nice and good place in the warm months.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2025

    9.0
    Value for money!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The location was a bit far from the bus terminal. We arrived around 5pm, it was dark with lots of snow and the walk from the bus terminal to the INN was a little difficult.

    The property was excellant. Truly value for money. The cost was very very good in comparison to some of the other properties in this location. The property was very aesthetic and good value for money. Enjoyed our stay.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Shower and Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was very personable and extremely kind. It was a small, cozy place with many great spots to eat nearby. Overall I had perfect time here and I would love to stay here again.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2025

    10
    lovely and cheap place to say in shirakawago
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The location is walking distance around 15 min from the Shirawakago terminal bus. There are restaurants and convenient store nearby. The staffs are helpful and informative.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to say because it so nice

    Very nice all staff is so friendly helping us a lot I am happy to stay here

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Walls are really thin so you can immediately hear noise from the other rooms. Its a good walk from the bus station so its quite a hassle to bring luggage especially during winter.

    Staff was really nice and welcoming. Nonetheless, our stay was pretty comfortable as the facilities were clean. They offer a free shuttle to and from the bus station which is also nice but there is a set time for it.

    Stayed in December 2024

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