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The 10 Best Homestays in Shirakawa, Japan

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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. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests.

The guesthouse owner was very kind. He even offered us a free ride going to the village.

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8.5
Very good
966 reviews
Price from
£18
per night

Situated only a 10-minute stroll away from Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal, Minsyuku Koshiyama features free WiFi access and free private parking. A convenience store situated right outside the property, and a restaurant is located within a 5-minute walk.

Everything. The room was beautiful and comfortable, bathroom was perfectly clean and well equipped, the location was ideal and the best part were the hosts: they were extremely kind and friendly, they definitely made the whole stay a tremendous pleasure. They were kind enough to take me to the bus station and also delivered some objects I left behind to me by mail. They were gentle and respectful, and I'm very grateful for their treatment and attention. Thank you very much, I really enjoyed staying at Minsyuku and would love to come back and stay with you again! Thank you!

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8.6
Fabulous
106 reviews
Price from
£39
per night

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Travellers on a budget looking to experience a place like a local will enjoy homestays. This simple accommodation is in a private home, where the host also lives. All facilities are shared and in most cases breakfast is included.
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Homestays that guests love in Shirakawa

  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 968 reviews
    Lovely accommodation and lovely host! This guesthouse was so cute and the host really went out of his way to make my stay comfortable. The kitchen is amazing and there is free tea and coffee, and if you’re not wanting to venture out for a meal there’s noodle packets and snacks for a VERY cheap price! Common area is lovely and spacious :)
    Isabella
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £167.55
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 106 reviews
    The owner are sooooooo friendly,the room is comfy, everything is good. I was wrong about the restaurant operation hour but the owner still accept my order,they are super friendly,and the food is very tasty !!!it's Xmas on the day I stayed,the owner even gave my kid a Xmas hat,love this home stay and restaurant,the view from my room is amazing
    J
    Jane
    Young couple
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 225 reviews
    Wonderful host family and delicious dinner and breakfast. Very easy to walk about the town here, or simply soak in the comfortable hot bath. A highlight ryokan of our two weeks in Japan!
    Matthew
    Young couple
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 968 reviews
    Great host, facilities were clean and conveniently located
    Antoine
    Solo traveller
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 227 reviews
    Lovely hosts. Warm comfortable accommodation
    Tania
    Family with young children
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 227 reviews
    The owner was very warm and welcoming. They really tried their best to communicate and tell stories about the place and the facilities were amazing! Feels like living like locals and they even took us to the famous spots there. Can’t be more grateful for everything
    R
    Rahmat
    Family with young children
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 331 reviews
    staff are friendly. There are coffee and tea available in the morning. The room is small but cozy, minimalistic with sufficient amenities for your basic needs. Feels very much like a homestay & very affordable too.
    THIEN PHU
    Young couple
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 968 reviews
    A few minute walk going to Shirakawago Village itself. Perfect location for people who like walking to admire the vicinity and coming home to a homestay that is kind of secluded from the busy establishments.
    A
    Anonymous
    Family with young children

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