Authentic Ryokans In Shirakawa

"Love the experience and enjoying everything. Staffs are super friendly yet their service are the best warm and welcoming "

"The owners of the ryokan were very accommodating, kind & helpful. The room is big & adequate. Excellent breakfast. The only minus is that there is limited transpo to the inn. And there are no stores or restaurants near the inn. So you need to eat dinner in another village or bring food home."

"Staff were incredibly nice and welcoming. Our room was comfy and the private onsen was a dream. Food was amazing-lots of local ingredients, which was great to try. I have seen some complaints about it not being super new, but I feel that's part of the charm of this place. Highly recommend! "

"First time at a ryokan, so I had no specific expectations. Traditional Japanese dinner and breakfast were excellent. Close to bus stop that’s only about 10 minutes from the train and bus stations. Shuttle service is also available. 10-15 walk from the Hida No Sato open-air museum, although it’s a fairly steep uphill walk."

"This is a very charming inn, clean and tidy. I really enjoyed the friendly and warm service from the owners, whom I believe are family. They greeted me when I came in & wished me well when I would leave. They always asked if I needed anything and were so helpful. I really enjoyed it and would return again."

"Nice traditional style property with better amenities than is standard in the USA."

"Really friendly and welcoming. Great food with fresh local specialties. "

"This place is magic, staff hospitality is from another world. Had a fantastic 2 night stay, pampered with every single detail. 110% recomended. Horisaki and Haruka are over the top!"

"This family-run guesthouse is a good half-hour walk from the train station, although there are buses every hour from 9:00 to 18:00 (6:00pm) that stop at the bottom of the hill. The establishment can sometimes pick you up or drop you off. The shared toilets and bathing facilities are clean and separated by gender, but the tired slippers at the entrance don’t seem like a very hygienic alternative to one’s own shoes… maybe we were spoiled by staying in too many business and apartment hotels and...

"Clean and neat place! Perfect for couples. Kids friendly too. Traditional Japanese breakfast included. Nice staff."

"Spacious room, old style service was lovely and we thoroughly enjoyed the Gasshou opposite. Highly recommended!"