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13 Nov - 15 Nov
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20 Nov - 22 Nov
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4 Dec - 6 Dec
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1 Jan - 3 Jan

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, (162 reviews)
"Amazing views and clean room."
Canada
Ashley
The price is AED 108
AED 131 total
24 Nov - 25 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
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (18 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 AED 81
AED 125 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Backpackers Jinya
A room with a large window overlooking a snowy landscape and buildings.

3. 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 AED 94
AED 103 total
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Hostel Miyagawa by Murasaki
A multi-story building with a ground-level entrance, balconies, and a visible restaurant sign.

4. 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 AED 216
AED 261 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Guest House Ouka - Hostel
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5. 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 AED 228
AED 276 total
1 Dec - 2 Dec
K's House Takayama Oasis - Quality Hostels
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a futon bed, sliding shoji doors, and a small window.

6. 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 AED 95
AED 104 total
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Hostel Murasaki
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a window providing natural light.

7. 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 AED 130
AED 144 total
24 Nov - 25 Nov
komorebi hostel-your cozy place-
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, sliding shoji doors, and a ceiling light fixture.

8. K's House Kanazawa - Travelers Hostel

K's House Kanazawa - Travelers Hostel
1.0 star property
Shintatemachi
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (102 reviews)
"Nice hostel, the staff was helpful"
Canada
Philippe
The price is AED 126
AED 139 total
4 Dec - 5 Dec
K's House Kanazawa - Travelers Hostel
A room with tatami flooring, a futon bed, a low table with a teapot and cups, and large shoji screens.

9. 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 AED 172
AED 189 total
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Guesthouse Hakuka - Hostel
A building with a sign reading "STELLA NAZAWA GUEST HOUSE" and a large white awning with Chinese characters.

10. 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 AED 110
AED 133 total
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Kanazawa Guesthouse Stella - 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
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (34 reviews)
"The people were nice."
United States
Jonathan
The price is AED 124
AED 137 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Kanazawa Guest House East Mountain - Hostel
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Learn more about Shirakawa

The historic gassho-zukuri farmhouses of this UNESCO village come alive during winter light-up events when snow blankets their steep thatched roofs. Wander through the open-air Gassho-zukuri Minkaen museum to see how locals adapted to mountain life, then sample traditional Hida beef at family-run restaurants.

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A village with traditional houses and rice paddies.

Top reviews in Shirakawa

A traditional Japanese street with wooden buildings, a water wheel, and a forested hillside in the background.
Sakura Guest House - Hostel

Sakura Guest House - Hostel

Sakura Guest House - Hostel
Hida Takayama Onsen

10/10 Excellent

Very nice staff, free coffey every morning, quiet dorm with nice view from window. Nice walking area and bakery nearbuy. Calm stay in nature with all comforts. Highly recommend.
United States
Piret
Reviewed July 4, 2025
Sakura Guest House - Hostel

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, Open-air Museum Shirakawa-go, and Kanda house. 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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