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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 AU$51
11 Sept - 12 Sept
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 AU$47
8 Sept - 9 Sept
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 AU$92
8 Sept - 9 Sept
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 AU$48
15 Sept - 16 Sept
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 AU$37
8 Sept - 9 Sept
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 AU$46
8 Sept - 9 Sept
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 AU$60
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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 AU$93
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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 AU$45
8 Sept - 9 Sept
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 AU$77
14 Sept - 15 Sept
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 AU$52
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Kanazawa Guest House East Mountain - Hostel
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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
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Shirakawa?
If you're trying to find budget-friendly accommodation in Shirakawa, you might consider this popular option: Onyado Yuinosho - Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking at this hotel.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Shirakawa?
The weather is important when you're experiencing new places, so here's some information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 19°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of -3°C. The rainiest months in Shirakawa are July, September, August and June, with each month seeing an average of 333 mm of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Shirakawa?
Depending on what interests you, you might like to explore these things around Shirakawa. Get out into nature with places such as 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 such as 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 (KMQ), located 29.2 mi (47 km) from the city centre. An alternative is Toyama (TOY), situated 30.9 mi (49.7 km) away.