The center of Shirakawa is home to cultural attractions like Shirakawago Gasshozukuri Homurajin Museum, so you might want to stop by during your stay. If you want to experience more of the culture Shirakawa has to offer, head to Open-air Museum Shirakawa-go, Shirakawago Historic Village, and Road Station - Shirakawago.
If visiting museums in Shirakawa are on your list, you might want to check out the upcoming exhibitions at Open-air Museum Shirakawa-go. If you want to see more of the museums in Shirakawa, you can easily walk to Shirakawago Gasshozukuri Homurajin Museum or Myozenji Museum.
If museums are on your list of things to see, then you might want to head to Myozenji, located in the heart of Shirakawa.If you want to see more of the museums in Shirakawa, you can easily walk to Open-air Museum Shirakawa-go or Shirakawago Gasshozukuri Homurajin Museum.
If you travel to Shirakawa-go and want to experience a truly wonderful Japanese experience, this hotel is for you. The rooms are excellent and super clean. We experienced the private baths from the hot springs and was also great!
The dinner was amazing and the town magical.
We loved it!
If you travel to Shirakawa-go and want to experience a truly wonderful Japanese experience, this hotel is for you. The rooms are excellent and super clean. We experienced the private baths from the hot springs and was also great!
The dinner was amazing and the town magical.
We loved it!
Alejandra
Reviewed October 10, 2026Reviewed October 10, 2026
Next to the station, within waking distance from most of the interesting sites. Good breakfast. The room size is reasonable. Washer/dryer machine in the room is very convenient. Great view from the top level terrace.
Next to the station, within waking distance from most of the interesting sites. Good breakfast. The room size is reasonable. Washer/dryer machine in the room is very convenient. Great view from the top level terrace.
Dmitri
Reviewed October 19, 2026Reviewed October 19, 2026
Great hotel close/walkable from the train station. You can pay for a private Onsen which my husband did and relaxed. They have a nice bar and breakfast buffet. Good area again to walk to open market and shrine near by. Would stay again and recommend.
Great hotel close/walkable from the train station. You can pay for a private Onsen which my husband did and relaxed. They have a nice bar and breakfast buffet. Good area again to walk to open market and shrine near by. Would stay again and recommend.
Melanie
Reviewed October 26, 2026Reviewed October 26, 2026
Great hotel, really friendly staff, and a good breakfast and public bath (lovely little outdoor pool), a bit of a distance from town but they run a shuttle to and from the station which only takes 15 minutes.
Great hotel, really friendly staff, and a good breakfast and public bath (lovely little outdoor pool), a bit of a distance from town but they run a shuttle to and from the station which only takes 15 minutes.
Emma
Reviewed October 10, 2018Reviewed October 10, 2018
Clean and helpful staff, very quiet location yet less than 10 minute flat walk to train station. Lovely private onsen.Wish we had the ability to make coffee in our room…
Clean and helpful staff, very quiet location yet less than 10 minute flat walk to train station. Lovely private onsen.Wish we had the ability to make coffee in our room…
Marlene
Reviewed November 16, 2023Reviewed November 16, 2023
Even though this hotel was not the most traditional in it's appearance, the ryokan experience here was incredibly memorable. Sleeping in a tatami covered room on futons, wearing traditional yukatas and having our kayseki meals served in our room were experiences we will never forget. Expensive because it is based on per person but something you have to do!
Even though this hotel was not the most traditional in it's appearance, the ryokan experience here was incredibly memorable. Sleeping in a tatami covered room on futons, wearing traditional yukatas and having our kayseki meals served in our room were experiences we will never forget. Expensive because it is based on per person but something you have to do!
If you want an authentic traditional Japanese experience, book this place, it has all you need. It’s a bit outside the city centre but we walked there and back every day. We had a great experience, just have in mind this is not a regular hotel.
If you want an authentic traditional Japanese experience, book this place, it has all you need. It’s a bit outside the city centre but we walked there and back every day. We had a great experience, just have in mind this is not a regular hotel.
Ignacio
Reviewed October 11, 2026Reviewed October 11, 2026
An absolutely magical experience, Yatusankan blew me away with the level of service and the beauty of the property. It was like staying in a museum--my wide and i remarked several times how much it felt like being inside the movie Spirited Away. Staying here was a special highlight of our trip and I hope to come back
An absolutely magical experience, Yatusankan blew me away with the level of service and the beauty of the property. It was like staying in a museum--my wide and i remarked several times how much it felt like being inside the movie Spirited Away. Staying here was a special highlight of our trip and I hope to come back
Andrew
Reviewed September 23, 2024Reviewed September 23, 2024
Wonderful, clean and roomy apartment close to a large grocery store. Bill was awesome, so kind and welcoming. Great having a washer and dryer, large fridge, stove, microwave.....all the comforts of home!
Wonderful, clean and roomy apartment close to a large grocery store. Bill was awesome, so kind and welcoming. Great having a washer and dryer, large fridge, stove, microwave.....all the comforts of home!
If is a charming traditional Japanese inn in Takayama. It’s location is very convenient for walking to the train station and the main tourist area, but it is situated on a quiet side street. The staff was very friendly. The Japanese breakfast was excellent. We were given kimonos to wear. A very authentic experience.
If is a charming traditional Japanese inn in Takayama. It’s location is very convenient for walking to the train station and the main tourist area, but it is situated on a quiet side street. The staff was very friendly. The Japanese breakfast was excellent. We were given kimonos to wear. A very authentic experience.
Anonymous traveler
Reviewed December 27, 2019Reviewed December 27, 2019
We had an amazing stay at this hotel in Takayama! Everything exceeded our expectations, from the excellent service to the cleanliness of the rooms and the incredible amenities. The rooms were spotless and comfortable, and we really appreciated all the thoughtful touches, including toothbrushes, slippers, pajamas, and everything else we needed to feel at home.
The breakfast was excellent, and the overall attention to detail truly made our stay special. A special mention to the two front desk...
We had an amazing stay at this hotel in Takayama! Everything exceeded our expectations, from the excellent service to the cleanliness of the rooms and the incredible amenities. The rooms were spotless and comfortable, and we really appreciated all the thoughtful touches, including toothbrushes, slippers, pajamas, and everything else we needed to feel at home.
The breakfast was excellent, and the overall attention to detail truly made our stay special. A special mention to the two front desk...
Anabel
Reviewed October 18, 2026Reviewed October 18, 2026