Located in Ishigaki, Shiraho friends house is in a rural area and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Fusaki Beach and Kabira Bay Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Ishigaki Island Ferry Terminal.
Ishigakijima Astronomical Observatory and Yonekoyaki Craft Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cave exploring and ecotours.
Take advantage of a free daily manager's reception, a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe at Shiraho friends house. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Free self-parking
A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
Concierge services, a computer station and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Shiraho friends house have comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
More amenities include:
Baths or showers and free toiletries
Communal kitchens and ceiling fans
Languages
English, Japanese
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free offsite parking; reservations required
Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM on request
Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 2 km
Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Free daily manager's reception
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Gym
Library
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Vending machine
Guest services
Concierge services
Multilingual staff
No housekeeping
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Computer station
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Beach cabanas (surcharge)
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Garden
Rooftop terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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Communal living room
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Room amenities
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer on request
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
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Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Policies
Check-in
Express check-in available
Check-out
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
Access methods
Private entrance
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: JPY 600 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 7)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Property is also known as
Shiraho
Shiraho friends
Shiraho friends house
Shiraho friends house Ishigaki
Shiraho friends Ishigaki
Shiraho Friend House Ishigaki, Japan - Okinawa Prefecture
Shiraho friends house Ishigaki Island
Shiraho friends Ishigaki Island
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Shiraho friends house Ishigaki
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Shiraho friends house Guesthouse Ishigaki
Frequently asked questions
Is Shiraho friends house pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Shiraho friends house?
Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.
Shiraho friends house Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Highly recommended. The house's owner: Hiro-san was super friendly, welcoming and amazing guy!
During our check-in, he found out it was our very 1st time visiting Ishigaki island so he gave us a very detailed guide & recommendations including: sunrise/sunset time, precautions for the ocean, island geography, etc. Best condensed 15-mins Ishigaki guide from a person living there that beats everything you could find online!
The accommodation situtation close to the bus stop and the beach. There's a little farm in front of it, I like to see the goats and pig "pigumi"! Very quiet and relaxing environment is perfect for escape from noisy city life! There's a great BBQ place and roof top to enjoy the starry night (if there's clear sky)!
All I can say is 5 days to short, the place is so relaxing,and the hosts, well I miss them already, made me feel very welcome, l can,t praise them enough, Thankyou.
The accommodation was superb, and where the guest house was set was ideal, I for one will definitely iñ the near future come back,.a
My friend and I stayed in a private room with two twin beds. There's plenty of storage room and srawers to organize your things in the rooms and in the common areas so you don't have to take your amenities back and forth from the showers, vanity, and kitchen areas. This two story has a common area downtstairs and one on the second floor outside. There a kitchen downstairs and on the second floor. Everything is provided. Take your own towel unless you don't mind paying a small price to rent one. Laundry is free(soap for under ¥100). The manager, Hiro, is ichiban!!! Very helpful with info and considerate.
michiyo
8/10 Good
Brian, Vancouver
29 Mar 2016
Liked: Staff & service
Hiro-san is the reason to stay at the Friend House
Hotel manager Hiro was very helpful with his advice and guidance of the island. Great for first timers to the island and young people trying to save a buck or two.
Considering the price, the stay at this hostel was very neat and comfortable. The roof balcony had some chairs and we could look at the stars from there; the view of the sky was beautiful. Rules and ways to use the facilities such as bathroom and kitchen were listed, so we could use those places without problems or uncertainty. Since other people were saying on the review that the schedule that the owner Hiro made was wonderful, we decided to not make any plans on our own at all and ask him to make one for us too...and the schedule he made was perfect! He introduced places that wouldn't be on guidebooks and the trip became very memorable. I would love to stay here again if I have a chance to visit Ishigakijima one more time.
Chikako
10/10 Excellent
Matt, Osaka, Japan
24 Jul 2015
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic facilities, fantastic staff
Had a fantastic stay. Accommodation is on the basic side but better than you pay for. Owner is super nice and incredibly helpful - will go above and beyond to help you get the most out of your trip to the island. Can't recommend this place enough!
I stayed for 5 nights in the girls dorm room at Shiraho Friends House. I really enjoyed my stay here. Hiro was an amazing host and he provided so much information on the area, sightseeing and restaurants. It is a very friendly hostel with a nice common area and outdoor area upstairs. I highly recommend staying there and I hope to return again soon!