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30 Oct - 1 Nov
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Our top choices for Shirakawa cheap hotels

A traditional Japanese street with wooden buildings, a water wheel, and a forested hillside in the background.

1. 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
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Sakura Guest House - Hostel
A traditional Japanese interior with a tatami mat floor, a shoji screen door, and a hanging paper lantern.

2. Backpackers Jinya

Backpackers Jinya
2.0 star property
Hida Takayama Onsen
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (17 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$62
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Backpackers Jinya
A multi-story building with a ground-level entrance, balconies, and a visible restaurant sign.

3. 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$120
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Guest House Ouka - Hostel
A traditional Japanese entrance with a wooden interior and a sign reading "Murasaki Ryokan Miyagawa".

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$65
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Hostel Miyagawa by Murasaki
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a futon bed, sliding shoji doors, and a small window.

5. 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
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Hostel Murasaki
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6. 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, (183 reviews)
"Great location, big kitchen and lounge room, free tea and coffee, spacious bed, clean, friendly staff"
Australia
Megan
The price is NZ$134
27 Nov - 28 Nov
K's House Takayama Oasis - Quality Hostels
The entrance of Hotel Mystays with a modern design, featuring a glass door entrance and a sign above the door.

7. HOTEL MYSTAYS Kanazawa Katamachi

HOTEL MYSTAYS Kanazawa Katamachi
3.0 star property
Katamachi
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (388 reviews)
"Clean rooms, affordable, great location"
Australia
Johan
The price is NZ$65
3 Nov - 4 Nov
HOTEL MYSTAYS Kanazawa Katamachi
A multi-story hotel entrance with a glass facade, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a signboard with a logo.

8. Kanazawa Frexhotel

Kanazawa Frexhotel
2.5 star property
Katamachi
7.0 out of 10, Good, (27 reviews)
"全体的に古い。 スタッフの接客は丁寧。 ただ寝るだけなら不便はない。"
Japan
仁
The price is NZ$78
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Kanazawa Frexhotel
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Komorebi Hostel," a covered entrance, and a staircase.

9. 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$73
25 Nov - 26 Nov
komorebi hostel-your cozy place-
A traditional Japanese building with a stone base and multiple levels, illuminated at night.

10. TOWN HOTEL Forty One

TOWN HOTEL Forty One
2.5 star property
Downtown Kanazawa
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (78 reviews)
"Clean and convenient location. Room was quite large and comfortable, although bed was hard and not too comfortable. "
United States
Kevin
The price is NZ$73
25 Nov - 26 Nov
TOWN HOTEL Forty One
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What is there to see and do in Shirakawa?
You won't have to spend a lot to find places to visit in Shirakawa. You can budget for the local attractions that interest you most, and then make time for activities that are easy on the wallet. Check out the local culture at Shirakawago Gasshozukuri Homurajin Museum and Open-air Museum Shirakawa-go, or visit other spots like Kanda house.
How can I get to Shirakawa and get around on a budget?
Scoping out the transportation options in Shirakawa is a smart way to keep your trip affordable. The nearest airport is Komatsu (KMQ), 29.2 mi (47 km) away. However, if that doesn't suit your budget, the next closest is 30.9 mi (49.7 km) away: Toyama (TOY). Shirakawa may not have many public transport choices so renting a car could be a reasonable alternative to explore the area.