501-5629 Gifu, Shirakawa, 白川村鳩谷445-1, Japan
#8 of 8 hotels in Shirakawa
Guests' ChoiceBased on 242 hostel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: 12 August 2025
Kenneth
United Arab EmiratesThe 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
Teodora
BulgariaVery 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
Umesh
United StatesLocation, quiet, clean
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 31 July 2025
Yuval
IsraelThe 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
Colin
United StatesWhile 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
Hwee
SingaporeLocation
Peaceful and quiet. Clean, polite and helpful staff
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 7 June 2025
Mork
CanadaWe 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
Brent
United StatesComfortable stay, very friendly owner. Clean facilities.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 11 May 2025
Nguyen
VietnamAffordable 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
Pedro
SwitzerlandEverything 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
Loretta
Hong KongA 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
Ignatius
AustraliaNo private bathroom and toilet
It is clean
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 18 April 2025
Jake
AustraliaThe 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
June
Japan100
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 14 April 2025
Lea
FranceGiven 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
Walker
United StatesWe 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
Ayuk
IndonesiaSuper clean
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 24 March 2025
Madeline
AustraliaThe 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
Mateusz
MexicoIn 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
Lakshmi
SingaporeThe 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
Brady
United StatesThe 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
Jamal
MalaysiaThe 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
Jaitad
ThailandNothing 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
Mfdg
PhilippinesWalls 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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