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A modern hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a small table, and a mirror.
A modern kitchen with a wooden dining table and chairs, a built-in oven, and a large window providing natural light.
A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, large glass doors, and a sign reading "Fairfield by Marriott."
A spacious living room with a wooden ceiling, large windows, a sofa set, and a coffee table.

1. Fairfield by Marriott Gifu Mino

Fairfield by Marriott Gifu Mino
Mino
United States
michihiko
NZ$160
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Fairfield by Marriott Gifu Mino
A multi-story hotel with a Starbucks drive-thru and a parking lot.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows allowing natural light.
A buffet line with various food items and condiments.
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a small desk with a telephone.

2. Hotel Route Inn Kani

Hotel Route Inn Kani
Kani
United States
THANH HUYEN
NZ$181
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Hotel Route Inn Kani
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, three beds, a wooden dining table, and a large window.
A modern kitchen with a wooden island, two stools, a built-in sink, and a refrigerator.
A cozy reading nook with a plush sofa, a small wooden table, and a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items.
A room with a light fixture, a wall-mounted shelf with decorative items, and a wooden box with a lamp.

3. The Book Lounge Hotel Kani

The Book Lounge Hotel Kani
Kani
United States
Julia
NZ$69
12 Oct - 13 Oct
The Book Lounge Hotel Kani
A hotel entrance with a red sign, a black container, and a fenced area.
A black container-style building with a red sign reading "The Yard."
A laundry room with four stacked front-loading washing machines and a white refrigerator.
A vending machine with various drink options, a trash bin, and a door leading outside.

4. HOTEL R9 The Yard Minokamo

HOTEL R9 The Yard Minokamo
Minokamo
United States
Tatsuya
NZ$108
18 Oct - 19 Oct
HOTEL R9 The Yard Minokamo
A restaurant with wooden furniture, pendant lighting, and a view of the outdoors.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a lamp, and a window.
A hotel lobby with a wooden bookshelf filled with magazines, a small easel with a painting, and a potted plant.
Reception

5. Park Hotel Kani

Park Hotel Kani
Kani
Japan
YOSHIFUMI
NZ$126
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Park Hotel Kani
A hot spring area with stone steps leading into the water, surrounded by greenery and a large column.
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a clock on the wall, and a view of trees through large windows.
A spa area with a glass-enclosed hot tub, wooden flooring, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.
A room with a large window offering a view of a lake and mountains. There are two chairs and a table in the room.

6. EnaKyo-Onsen Hotel Yuzuriha

EnaKyo-Onsen Hotel Yuzuriha
Ena
United Kingdom
Kirsten
NZ$235
12 Oct - 13 Oct
EnaKyo-Onsen Hotel Yuzuriha
A modern lobby with two blue armchairs, a glass coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and a decorative wall with a leaf pattern.
A modern lobby with seating, a reception desk, and a large window offering a view of the street.
A tall, yellow building with a sign reading "HOTEL" at the top.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a small refrigerator.

7. Hotel Sincerity kani

Hotel Sincerity kani
Kani
United States
Marc
NZ$114
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hotel Sincerity kani
A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a shower area, and a window providing natural light.
A sign with Japanese characters on a building facade.
A bathroom with a wooden vanity, a sink, and a toilet.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a television on a stand, and sliding doors.

8. Ryori Ryokan Katsuya

Ryori Ryokan Katsuya
Kawabe
United States
Joshua
NZ$143
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Ryori Ryokan Katsuya
A modern hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony, a sofa bed with pillows, a small round table, and a wall-mounted TV.
A modern building with large glass windows, wooden furniture, and outdoor seating.
A modern interior with wooden paneling, a reception desk, and pendant lighting.
A buffet with various dishes including salads, soups, and skewers.

9. OnnNakatsugawa

OnnNakatsugawa
Nakatsugawa
Canada
David
NZ$281
25 Oct - 26 Oct
OnnNakatsugawa
Spa
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, and a window with a city view.
Lobby
Bar (on property)

10. SUPERHOTEL Gifu Nakatsugawa Hot Spring

SUPERHOTEL Gifu Nakatsugawa Hot Spring
Nakatsugawa
Australia
Michael
NZ$143
8 Nov - 9 Nov
SUPERHOTEL Gifu Nakatsugawa Hot Spring
A modern interior with a large dining table, chairs, and a sofa. There is a bookshelf and a window with a view of the outdoors.
A modern hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a wooden floor, a round sink, and a mirror with a black frame.
A modern living room with a large wooden coffee table, several sofas, and wicker pendant lights.
A modern kitchen with a long wooden table and chairs, a built-in oven, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

11. Fairfield by Marriott Gifu Seiryu Satoyama Park

Fairfield by Marriott Gifu Seiryu Satoyama Park
Minokamo
United States
Aleksandr
NZ$160
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Fairfield by Marriott Gifu Seiryu Satoyama Park
A modern lobby with a wet floor, large windows, and a reception desk with informational brochures.
A conference room with rows of chairs, a whiteboard, and a door with a frosted glass panel.
A restaurant with multiple tables and booths, a counter with a menu, and a red sign indicating a restaurant section.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and an air conditioning unit.

12. Hotel Route Inn Minokamo

Hotel Route Inn Minokamo
Minokamo
United States
Johnny
NZ$170
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Hotel Route Inn Minokamo
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, wooden sliding doors, and a hanging paper lantern.
A traditional Japanese entrance with a tiled roof, a wooden gate, and a banner with a symbol and text.
A traditional Japanese ryokan with tatami mat flooring, wooden furniture, and a view of a forested hill.
A bathroom with a bathtub, two showerheads, and a tiled wall.

13. Tsuzuya Village, a guesthouse with a full-fledged private sauna

Tsuzuya Village, a guesthouse with a full-fledged private sauna
Minokamo
United States
nadav
NZ$508
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Tsuzuya Village, a guesthouse with a full-fledged private sauna
A hotel room with two beds, each with floral-patterned bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, and a small clock.
A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, and a sliding shoji screen door.
A rectangular indoor pool with clear water, surrounded by stone tiles and a glass barrier.
The entrance of BreezeBay Hotel & Resort Gero with a revolving door and a green mat at the base.

14. Breezbay Hotel & Resort Gero

Breezbay Hotel & Resort Gero
Gero
Japan
ナツミ
NZ$440
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Breezbay Hotel & Resort Gero
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a television, and a microwave.
A compact hotel named "The Yard Mizunami" with a front desk area, a small outdoor seating space, and a visible entrance.
A row of black portable cabins with numbered doors, arranged in a parking lot with a clear sky and trees in the background.
A reception area with a wooden counter, a coffee machine, and a digital screen. There are two wooden tables and a corkboard on the wall.

15. HOTEL R9 The Yard Mizunami

HOTEL R9 The Yard Mizunami
Mizunami
Japan
HIBINO
NZ$100
25 Oct - 26 Oct
HOTEL R9 The Yard Mizunami
A modern indoor pool with clear water, wooden beams on the ceiling, and a view of mountains through a railing.
A modern lounge area with a large seating arrangement, a coffee machine, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a view of a lake and mountains.
A buffet with various food items and a kitchen area in the background.

16. Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Enakyo

Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Enakyo
Ena
Hong Kong SAR China
oi ling
NZ$342
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Enakyo
A clear, shallow pool with visible rock formations and trees in the background.
A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a view of a mountainous landscape through large windows.
A swimming pool with large rocks, a wooden fence, and a building with a tiled exterior.
A traditional Japanese garden with a pond, rocks, and snow-covered plants.

17. Gero Onsen Bosenkan

Gero Onsen Bosenkan
Gero
United States
Ilona
NZ$190
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Gero Onsen Bosenkan
A rooftop infinity pool with wooden decking and lounge chairs, overlooking a cityscape and mountains.
A buffet with various dishes and a chef preparing food.
A room with a traditional Japanese interior, featuring tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, and a view of a mountainous landscape through large windows.
A room with a large window, a chair, a small table, and a sofa.

18. Hotel Kusakabe Armeria

Hotel Kusakabe Armeria
Gero
United States
Chi
NZ$349
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Hotel Kusakabe Armeria
A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a reception area, and a stone pathway leading to the entrance.
A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.
An outdoor patio with wooden benches and tables, surrounded by greenery and a modern building with large windows.
A modern indoor swimming pool with a glass barrier, wooden paneling, and a view of greenery outside.

19. Hotel Mu Style Inuyama Experience

Hotel Mu Style Inuyama Experience
Inuyama Castle Town (Jokamachi)
Canada
Joyce
NZ$160
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Hotel Mu Style Inuyama Experience
A modern interior with a large seating area, large windows, and a view of a castle.
A modern interior with large windows offering a view of a lush garden and a traditional building on a hill.
A modern hotel with multiple floors and balconies, featuring a reflective pool in the foreground.
Two people in a hot spring with a bamboo fence in the background.

20. Hotel Indigo Inuyama Urakuen Garden by IHG

Hotel Indigo Inuyama Urakuen Garden by IHG
Inuyama Castle Town (Jokamachi)
United States
juan Enrique
NZ$365
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Hotel Indigo Inuyama Urakuen Garden by IHG
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Road Station - Minoshirakawa

Road Station - Minoshirakawa is just one of the places to see in Shirakawa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.
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Traditional thatched-roof houses, a green rice field, and a mountain range in the background.

Top Shirakawa Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Shirakawa

TAOYA Kisoji

TAOYA Kisoji

10/10 Excellent
"Did this as an alternative to staying in Tsumago in order to hike the Nakasendo Trail the next day. It was a great option."
Ahren 1-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
TAOYA Kisoji
SUPERHOTEL Gifu Nakatsugawa Hot Spring

SUPERHOTEL Gifu Nakatsugawa Hot Spring

10/10 Excellent
"Very easy modern hotel. Nice hot bath"
Mark 1-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
SUPERHOTEL Gifu Nakatsugawa Hot Spring
OnnNakatsugawa

OnnNakatsugawa

10/10 Excellent
"Staff extremely helpful."
Jacqueline 1-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
OnnNakatsugawa
The RYOKAN O

The RYOKAN O

10/10 Excellent
"Great place to stay! Even with the shared bathroom which I never did before- everything was great!!"
Amanda 1-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
The RYOKAN O
Kawakamiya Kasuitei

Kawakamiya Kasuitei

10/10 Excellent
"Muy buen servicio, cerca del centro de la ciudad. Almohadas bien duras"
jorge 1-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Kawakamiya Kasuitei
Gero Onsen Bosenkan

Gero Onsen Bosenkan

10/10 Excellent
"What an experience to understand the culture of Japan from the rooms to the amenities. We did not order the dinner which was a big mistake as the town at night was closed except for an Indian testairant"
KAREN 1-night trip
Posted 3 months ago
Gero Onsen Bosenkan
Suimeikan

Suimeikan

10/10 Excellent
"Na"
Gianluca 1-night trip
Posted 3 months ago
Suimeikan
EnaKyo-Onsen Hotel Yuzuriha

EnaKyo-Onsen Hotel Yuzuriha

10/10 Excellent
"A hidden gem, such friendly staff. The rooms were huge with an amazing massage chair. Onsen indoors and outdoors and amazing food. We would travel back to the area to go to this hotel."
Kirsten 1-night trip
Posted 3 months ago
EnaKyo-Onsen Hotel Yuzuriha
NOHOHON PARK Hida-Osaka (formerly Hida Osaka Fureai-no-mori)

NOHOHON PARK Hida-Osaka (formerly Hida Osaka Fureai-no-mori)

10/10 Excellent
"Super nice location and super friendly staff. Loved it!"
Andrew 1-night trip
Posted 4 months ago
NOHOHON PARK Hida-Osaka (formerly Hida Osaka Fureai-no-mori)

More cheap accommodation in Shirakawa

The Book Lounge Hotel Kani

The Book Lounge Hotel Kani

715-7 Imawatari Kani Gifu
NZ$69
12 Oct - 13 Oct
8.6/10 Excellent! (31 reviews)
The Book Lounge Hotel Kani
Inuyama City Hotel

Inuyama City Hotel

337 Higasikoken Inuyama Aichi
NZ$99
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Inuyama City Hotel
EnaKyo-Onsen Hotel Yuzuriha

EnaKyo-Onsen Hotel Yuzuriha

2709 Oicho Ena Gifu
NZ$235
12 Oct - 13 Oct
9/10 Wonderful! (108 reviews)
EnaKyo-Onsen Hotel Yuzuriha
Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Gero Bekkan

Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Gero Bekkan

535 Yunoshima Gero Gifu
NZ$303
14 Oct - 15 Oct
7.2/10 Good! (100 reviews)
Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Gero Bekkan
TAOYA Gero

TAOYA Gero

1781 Mori Gero Gifu
NZ$470
4 Nov - 5 Nov
TAOYA Gero
Tabist Silk Hotel Nakatsugawa

Tabist Silk Hotel Nakatsugawa

2-7 Sakaemachi Nakatsugawa Gifu
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Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Shirakawa?
The best area to stay in Shirakawa is within Shirakawa-go village itself, specifically in one of the traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses.Shirakawa-go is a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its unique steep-roofed farmhouses, designed to withstand heavy snowfall. Staying here offers a unique cultural experience. The main area is quite compact, with the Shogawa River running through it, and you'll find most of the guesthouses clustered around the central part of the village, near the Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal.Couples looking for a romantic and memorable escape will find staying in a gassho-zukuri farmhouse particularly appealing. Many of these guesthouses offer traditional Japanese hospitality, including delicious homemade meals featuring local ingredients. It's an opportunity to switch off and enjoy the calm surroundings, with strolls along the paths between the farmhouses and visits to the open-air museum.For travellers interested in local culture and history, staying within the village provides unparalleled access to the daily life and architectural wonders of Shirakawa-go. You can explore the various farmhouses, some of which are museums, and enjoy the serene landscape without the rush of day-trippers once the evening arrives.
When is the best time to go to Shirakawa?
The best time to go to Shirakawa is during the winter months, specifically from late December to early March, or in the spring from late April to early May.Winter transforms Shirakawa into a picturesque wonderland, with the traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses blanketed in snow. This period offers a truly unique and memorable experience, great for those seeking a tranquil escape and stunning photographic opportunities. The village often hosts special illumination events in January and February, enhancing the magical atmosphere as the snow-covered houses glow against the night sky.Spring brings milder weather and the beauty of cherry blossoms, usually peaking in late April. This season is ideal for visitors who prefer walking and exploring the village without the cold of winter. The surrounding mountains begin to show signs of new life, providing a lovely contrast to the historic architecture.
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