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Next weekend
20 Nov - 22 Nov
In two weeks
27 Nov - 29 Nov
In one month
11 Dec - 13 Dec
In two months
8 Jan - 10 Jan

Our top choices for Shirakawa hostels

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1. K's House Takayama Oasis - Quality Hostels

K's House Takayama Oasis - Quality Hostels
2.0 star property
Hida Takayama Onsen
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (184 reviews)
"Great location, big kitchen and lounge room, free tea and coffee, spacious bed, clean, friendly staff"
Australia
Megan
The price is NZ$120
14 Dec - 15 Dec
K's House Takayama Oasis - Quality Hostels
A traditional Japanese street with wooden buildings, a water wheel, and a forested hillside in the background.

2. Sakura Guest House - Hostel

Sakura Guest House - Hostel
2.0 star property
Hida Takayama Onsen
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (162 reviews)
"Amazing views and clean room."
Canada
Ashley
The price is NZ$63
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Sakura Guest House - Hostel
A traditional Japanese interior with a tatami mat floor, a shoji screen door, and a hanging paper lantern.

3. Backpackers Jinya

Backpackers Jinya
2.0 star property
Hida Takayama Onsen
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (18 reviews)
"This is my second time staying here, the staff were amazing, the place was very clean and convenient."
United States
Saja
The price is NZ$66
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Backpackers Jinya
A room with a view of a town, a wooden table, and two bean bags.

4. Hostel Miyagawa by Murasaki

Hostel Miyagawa by Murasaki
1.0 star property
Hida Takayama Onsen
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (31 reviews)
"A great place to stay in Takayama. Simple, with shared bathrooms and breakfast at the other location, bur everything was so well maintained and the staff were fantastic. We will be back."
Canada
Lyndsay
The price is NZ$50
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Hostel Miyagawa by Murasaki
A multi-story building with a ground-level entrance, balconies, and a visible restaurant sign.

5. Guest House Ouka - Hostel

Guest House Ouka - Hostel
1.5 star property
Hida Takayama Onsen
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (219 reviews)
"Made me feel at home best stafff super clean love Les it great location will be back thank you for letting me stay blessing "
United States
Carlos
The price is NZ$126
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Guest House Ouka - Hostel
A traditional Japanese building with a red and black facade, a covered entrance, and a sign indicating it is a worksite guest house.

6. Hostel Murasaki

Hostel Murasaki
1.0 star property
Hida Takayama Onsen
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (30 reviews)
"Everything was great. Good for foreigners especially. Would stay again. "
United States
William Nathaniel
The price is NZ$51
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Hostel Murasaki
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and cushions.

7. Guesthouse Hakuka - Hostel

Guesthouse Hakuka - Hostel
2.0 star property
Higashiyama
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (13 reviews)
"I had an lovely time staying here. It was a perfect spot as a solo traveler. The area is beautiful and a short walk to so many great spots in kanazawa. The host was so kind and answered any questions i had. I would absolutely recommend staying here. "
United States
Miranda
The price is NZ$92
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Guesthouse Hakuka - Hostel
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Komorebi Hostel," a covered entrance, and a staircase.

8. komorebi hostel-your cozy place-

komorebi hostel-your cozy place-
1.0 star property
Hida Takayama Onsen
7.2 out of 10, Good, (40 reviews)
"Great place to stay, very clean, good location."
Canada
Nicolas
The price is NZ$68
26 Nov - 27 Nov
komorebi hostel-your cozy place-
A guest house named "STELLA" with a signboard, surrounded by greenery and potted plants.

9. Kanazawa Guesthouse Stella - Hostel

Kanazawa Guesthouse Stella - Hostel
2.0 star property
Higashiyama
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (43 reviews)
"Great area, super clean and the owner was really friendly with some great picks for local restaurants. Also has laundry too. Great value option for families "
Australia
Nicholas
The price is NZ$65
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Kanazawa Guesthouse Stella - Hostel
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, sliding shoji doors, and a ceiling light fixture.

10. K's House Kanazawa - Travelers Hostel

K's House Kanazawa - Travelers Hostel
1.0 star property
Shintatemachi
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (102 reviews)
"Nice hostel, the staff was helpful"
Canada
Philippe
The price is NZ$57
30 Nov - 1 Dec
K's House Kanazawa - Travelers Hostel
A traditional Japanese house with a tiled roof, wooden beams, and sliding doors.

11. Kanazawa Guest House East Mountain - Hostel

Kanazawa Guest House East Mountain - Hostel
1.0 star property
Higashiyama
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (35 reviews)
"The people were nice."
United States
Jonathan
The price is NZ$66
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Kanazawa Guest House East Mountain - Hostel
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Top Shirakawa Hotel Reviews

Tokyu Stay Kanazawa

Tokyu Stay Kanazawa

10/10 Excellent
"Great Hotel, clean, new , helpful staff I strongly recommend"
Amnon 1-night trip
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Tokyu Stay Kanazawa

Find out more about Shirakawa

Shirakawa Hostels information

Number of reviews
816
Accommodation
24 Hostels
Lowest Price
NZ$50
Highest Price
NZ$126

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Shirakawa?
If you're trying to find budget-friendly accommodation in Shirakawa, you might consider this popular option: Onyado Yuinosho - Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking at this hotel.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Shirakawa?
The weather is important when you're experiencing new places, so here's some information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 19°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of -3°C. The rainiest months in Shirakawa are July, September, August and June, with each month seeing an average of 333 mm of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Shirakawa?
Depending on what interests you, you might like to explore these things around Shirakawa. Get out into nature with places such as Shirakawago Hirase Onsen, Hakusan National Park and Ichirino Ski Resort. Cultural attractions include Shirakawago Gasshozukuri Homurajin Museum, Open-air Museum Shirakawa-go and Kanda house. Visit landmarks such as Shirakawago Historic Village, Nagase house and Wada Ke.
What's the best way to get to and around Shirakawa while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around Shirakawa in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Komatsu (KMQ), located 29.2 mi (47 km) from the city centre. An alternative is Toyama (TOY), situated 30.9 mi (49.7 km) away.