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Our top choices for Shirakawa hostels

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, (160 reviews)
"Amazing views and clean room."
Canada
Ashley
The price is ￥4,760
￥5,760 total
Sep 11 - Sep 12
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, (10 reviews)
"Great place, I highly recommend "
United States
Jonathan
The price is ￥3,870
￥5,757 total
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Backpackers Jinya

3. 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, (179 reviews)
"We loved this simple hostel for our family of four’s time in Takayama. Friendly staff, a free load of laundry for three nights stay. Amazing location near the train and bus and walkable to Old Town. Delightful."
United States
Alissabeth
The price is ￥8,273
￥10,182 total
Sep 11 - Sep 12
K's House Takayama Oasis - Quality Hostels
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a futon bed, sliding shoji doors, and a small window.

4. Hostel Murasaki

Hostel Murasaki
1.0 star property
Hida Takayama Onsen
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (28 reviews)
"Everything was great. Good for foreigners especially. Would stay again. "
United States
William Nathaniel
The price is ￥5,022
￥5,524 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Hostel Murasaki
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Komorebi Hostel," a covered entrance, and a staircase.

5. komorebi hostel-your cozy place-

komorebi hostel-your cozy place-
1.0 star property
Hida Takayama Onsen
7.6 out of 10, Good, (34 reviews)
"Great place to stay, very clean, good location."
Canada
Nicolas
The price is ￥4,050
￥4,455 total
Sep 8 - Sep 9
komorebi hostel-your cozy place-
A traditional Japanese entrance with a wooden interior and a sign reading "Murasaki Ryokan Miyagawa".

6. Hostel Miyagawa by Murasaki

Hostel Miyagawa by Murasaki
1.0 star property
Hida Takayama Onsen
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (25 reviews)
"The Japanese rooms were amazing! Thank you! 😊"
United States
Janet
The price is ￥4,743
￥5,245 total
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Hostel Miyagawa by Murasaki
A building with a sign reading "STELLA NAZAWA GUEST HOUSE" and a large white awning with Chinese characters.

7. 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 ￥5,620
￥6,800 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Kanazawa Guesthouse Stella - Hostel
A multi-story building with a ground-level entrance, balconies, and a visible restaurant sign.

8. Guest House Ouka - Hostel

Guest House Ouka - Hostel
1.5 star property
Hida Takayama Onsen
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (215 reviews)
"Very comfy atmosphere "
Canada
Justin
The price is ￥8,498
￥10,459 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Guest House Ouka - Hostel
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, sliding shoji doors, and a ceiling light fixture.

9. K's House Kanazawa - Travelers Hostel

K's House Kanazawa - Travelers Hostel
1.0 star property
Shintatemachi
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (99 reviews)
"Nice hostel, the staff was helpful"
Canada
Philippe
The price is ￥4,600
￥5,060 total
Sep 8 - Sep 9
K's House Kanazawa - Travelers Hostel
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and cushions.

10. 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 ￥8,035
￥8,839 total
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Guesthouse Hakuka - 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
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (32 reviews)
"The people were nice."
United States
Jonathan
The price is ￥5,364
￥5,900 total
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Kanazawa Guest House East Mountain - Hostel
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Top Shirakawa Hotel Reviews

TOKYU STAY Hida-Takayama Musubi no Yu

TOKYU STAY Hida-Takayama Musubi no Yu

10/10 Excellent
"Very Japanese but modern. Right next to station"
David 1-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
TOKYU STAY Hida-Takayama Musubi no Yu

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Shirakawa Hostels information

Number of reviews
828
Accommodation
24 Hostels
Lowest Price
￥4,455
Highest Price
￥10,459

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Shirakawa?
If you're trying to find a budget-friendly accommodation in Shirakawa, you might like this popular option: Onyado Yuinosho - Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking at this hotel.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Shirakawa?
Good weather's definitely a plus when you're experiencing new places, so here are some stats that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 66°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 27°F. The rainiest months in Shirakawa are July, September, August, and June, with each month seeing an average of 13 inches of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Shirakawa?
Depending on your interests, you might enjoy these things around Shirakawa. Get out into nature with places like Shirakawago Hirase Onsen, Hakusan National Park, and Ichirino Ski Resort. Cultural attractions include Shirakawago Gasshozukuri Homurajin Museum, Kanda house, and Open-air Museum Shirakawa-go. Visit landmarks like 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 Airport (KMQ), located 29.2 mi (47 km) from the city center. An alternative is Toyama Airport (TOY), which is 30.9 mi (49.7 km) away.

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