Boasting hot-spring baths, a French restaurant and nature tours, the Eco-Institute is just a 10-minute drive from Shirakawa-Go traditional village, a UNESCO world heritage site.
郭
Malaysia
more suitable for driving tourist because located on top hill but the whether is cold and fresh.
CURIO Shirakawago is situated in Shirakawa, within 47 km of Takayama Station and a few steps of Shirakawago. The 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi.
Patrick
Germany
Modern room with large western style beds, free water/snacks and a fridge.
46 km from Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village, WAY SHIRAKAWAGO - Private, Free Parking and Newly Opened 2022 WAY SHIRAKAWAGO is a recently renovated property set in Shirakawa and offers air-conditioned...
Andrea
Malaysia
Loved the effort that the owner put into preparing the stay and items to use. There was food in the fridge for us in the event we missed dinner locations and the futon+bed was comfy. A nice stay area for a family or group of friends. The owner also prepared a trip guide which was fun to read through and informative
600 metres from Shirakawago, Shirakawago Guest House Kei is set in Shirakawa and offers rooms with free WiFi. All rooms feature a kitchen and a shared bathroom.
isabella71299
United Kingdom
For value for money it’s a good option if you want to stay in Shirakawago and explore without the crowds. Recommend arriving in late afternoon and exploring the village once the tour bus schedule is winding down. There is a great izakaya close by where we had a lovely evening meal but there is also a good kitchen in the guest house if you wanted to cook yourself.
Situated only a 10-minute stroll away from Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal, Minsyuku Koshiyama features free WiFi access and free private parking.
Javier
Spain
How to make justice to this place and to the lovely, caring, generous, and amazing owners. The room had space, the place was beautiful, the food was delicious, the facilities were clean and great. I could take a bike for free and ride around the village, which made my experience way more enjoyable. Sada and Yuka, I will definitely come back and we'll have a drink together while watching the snow.
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.
Yolanda
Netherlands
I loved my stay at Takazuri Kita! Kota and his family were super friendly and patient with me trying to speak some Japanese. The place is comfortable with several places to hang out and a small kitchen to cook. And the nature surrounding the guesthouse is beautiful. One day I took the bus to Shirakawa-go. The other days I walked to several other villages (takes about an hour, but I enjoyed the walk)
Situated in Hakusan, 42 km from Kanazawa Castle, Guesthouse UNILA features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.
Trui Hanoulle
Belgium
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!
Was a very nice locations to visit. The feeling you have from just walking around is lovely. A short trip is more than enough to get enough enjoyment out of it. Two or three days is sublime if you get up early to beat the rush.
Heidi
Netherlands
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
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