Name: Shiroyamakan
Address: 501-5627 Gifu, Shirakawa, Ogimachi 1168-1, Japan, Ogimachi 1168-1, Gifu, 501-5627, Japan
Rating: 9.8

Shiroyamakan

–Excellent location – show map

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About this property

Historic Setting: Shiroyamakan in Shirakawa offers a 4-star ryokan experience within a historic building. Guests enjoy river views and a tranquil garden setting. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and tatami floors. Additional amenities include yukata, slippers, and free WiFi. Dining Experience: A local breakfast is served each morning, including local specialties. Dinner options are highly praised by guests. Leisure Facilities: The ryokan provides a hot tub, family rooms, and free bicycles for exploring the area. Free on-site private parking is available. Nearby Attractions: Shirakawago is a 16-minute walk away. Other points of interest include Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village (29 mi) and Takayama Station (30 mi). Toyama Airport is 52 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Superior Twin Room 2 twin beds and 2 futon beds
Triple Room with Private Bathroom 3 futon beds
Superior Twin Room 2 twin beds and 1 futon bed
Japanese-Style Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom 2 futon beds

Guest reviews

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Brittany

United States

“I am not exaggerating when I say that every single thing about this experience exceeded our expectations. We visited Japan for over two weeks, and this was by far and away the best thing we did. The entire staff (family) were wonderful. I've never...”

Shannon

United States

“The location couldn't be better - directly across from the bus station. The family staff is obviously dedicated to providing a wonderful experience. The father is full of stories and so friendly, uses Google Translate and gave us a free tour of...”

Lorna

United States

“The family who owns and runs the ryokan were exceptionally helpful and kind. Spoke English well enough. Traditional Japanese dinner and breakfast were an enlightening experience. Ohishi! Private onsen with a beautiful river/garden view....”

Robert

United States

“The dinner is so masterfully crafted from start to finish using whatever is in season and accessible. For a lot of the veggies and some of the meat one of the family members actually goes and forages it. Also, staying in a building that's been...”

Eric

Thailand

“Beautiful way to discover Shirakawa-go. We had the Japanese room in Ryokan which was just lovely, with a beautiful terrace on the garden and river. And the breakfast and dinner was absolutely lovely. But most importantly, the people. From the...”

Angela

Netherlands

“The ryokan itself is stunning and it is located in the most beautiful place we have seen in our entire trip to Japan. Shirakawa-go is truly a gem, and i absolutely recommend staying at least one night. The staff was incredibly kind and the thermal...”

Lior

Israel

“The staff were so amazing and welcoming. They knew we were on our honeymoon and they surprised us at dinner with our wedding song and initiated a Japanese wedding ceremony for us. It was so personal and moving. We loved everything in our stay...”

Deborah

United States

“Tour of Shirakawa go was fantastic! Beautiful antique inn, well maintained and preserved. Meals ere delicious with many unique dishes. Owned and operated by the same family for four generations. They were so kind and caring.”

Matthew

Australia

“The staff were super friendly, even though we barely spoke any Japanese. We got a tour around Shirokawa-go by the owner which was fantastic. The food was great, featuring a lot of local produce, and the onsen was beautiful.”

Choo

Malaysia

“Fantastic view & excellent services from the owner & family.”

Area info

Amenities of Shiroyamakan

Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

In order to prepare special amenities for men and women, guests are kindly requested to indicate the gender of each guest staying in the room in the Special Requests box when booking.

The property offers a free tour around Shirakawago everyday. Please contact the property directly for more details.

Please note that there is no bath/shower facilities on site. There is a public bath called Shirakawa-go no Yu located a minute's walk away. Staying guests will receive a free voucher for using the public bath.

Guests are requested to inform the property of their mode of transportation to the property.

If you are arriving at Shirakawago Bus Stop, free pickup service can be arranged at the tourist information center near the bus stop.

Please note that guests will be charged a heating service charge per night during the winter season, starting from 20 November until the end of March each year.

Please inform Shiroyamakan of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests must check in by 17:00:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.