No elevator which will be a challenge if you have big luggage.

Budget friendly with good facilities. The room is comfortable, there is also free coffee in the morning. The common area/dining area is beautiful especially during winter with its large window you can see mountains outside covered in snow. There is also shuttle service in the morning which is helpful since it takes 20-30 minutes walk to the bus station.

Stayed in January 2024

The toilet and bathroom too cold in the winter. Seems it doesn’t have heating

The place not too far to the Shirakawa-go village (1,4km) from there. The host so friendly

Stayed in January 2024

Our room was kinda small, but it wasn’t that big of an issue

Beds were really comfortable and the staff was really nice

Stayed in January 2024

Room way too small, no space for a big suitcase, not really cooking facilities, just coffee, tea and microwave, no sink, no hot stove. We knew it was a fair distance from the bus terminal and they offered free pick up at 5.30pm but since it’s only a 5mns drive earlier pick up would have been appreciated.

Staff very nice, great heating facilities, spotless venue, nice view from lounge room, good shower, they were kind enough to offer later drop off to the bus terminal on departure day.

Stayed in December 2023

A bit far from the village, it could take 30' to get to the place! In the lobby we can find some basic things we need for overnight stay!

Stayed in November 2023

Taking into account the size of the village, the guest house is 'far' (25 mins by foot from the bus station). But the guest house offers shuttle bus 8.30 in the morning to the station.

The Guest House is clean and new. The rooms are private, although the bathroom is shared. There are bikes you can rent for 500 yen/day. There's a tiny cozy living room and some equipment to heat your food or prepare coffee on the ground floor. The staff were very gentle and welcoming. I recommend it!

Stayed in November 2023

Pretty strict rules.

Comfortable, good location, affordable price.

Stayed in November 2023

i don't like to have someone tell me that i have to go to my room at 10pm. we're adults, this is not a party town or anything similar. if i need to work a bit in my laptop, i'll probably do more noise in my room where the walls are 1cm and disturbing my roommates than in the reception in the ground floor. it's a stupid rule. please, remove that, or make it until midnight at least. the mattress is bad quality. please invest in a quality, comfortable mattress for the beds. there should be a stove available to cook simple things. there's a huge kitchen for the staff, make something available for the guests please. it's a small hostel and there's very little options for dining or breakfast. a simple stove with 2 heaters would be enough.

the spot is nice and cozy, especially the common area. great windows over looking the landscape in early morning at breakfast time. staff was very friendly.

Stayed in October 2023

The guesthouse staff was very nice! Facilities were really clean and the room was confortable. Also the pick-up service from the station is very convenient considering the house is not that close to the station.

Stayed in October 2023

Rooms 1 & 5 were too small. No place for luggage. Difficult getting things from luggage.

Helpful staff, place relatively clean. Shuttle Service to bus station was very helpful and much appreciated.

Stayed in October 2023

Host very friendly

Stayed in October 2023

I like how neat and nice the accommodation was! Good location, we can put our groceries in the fridge, it has activities planned for the day, the guy was very nice.

Stayed in August 2023

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The staff is very kind and the guest house is very cosy. Highly recommended!

Stayed in July 2023

Room was small . I booked double room but I only see one bed . That was fine for me but was thinking maybe in wrong room

Location , friendly parents of owner that pick me up from bus station all was clean . And organized. Definitely come back winter time . They have much to offer like excursion Kano and skie etc . Love the concept . Young and old it is nice .

Stayed in June 2023

nice and cozy, staff were very helpful and genuine

Stayed in May 2023

Nothing

Recommended, good, nice and afforable place to stay in shirakawa-go A friendly staff/owner They offer shuttle by request

Stayed in May 2023

Walls are made of thin material so you can hear everything. Way too expensive for the kind of room that is offered. They offer free shuttle to the bus station which is nice, but way too late on the day of arrival, and way to early on the day of departure.

The lounge is practical and nicely designed. The showers are nice.

Stayed in May 2023

There is no toilet at the 2nd floor

Almost everything... we liked it..

Stayed in April 2023

I like the setting out of the hostel. It is simple, basic and nice. The hostel has a very nice pine wood smell. It is newly refurbished which can see the original stucture at the roof. Although the location is a distance from Shirakawa-go Station, the Ant Hut provides shuttle service twice a day which are at 8.30am to Station and 5.30pm from station which is ideal for overnight stay. Besides, a hida beef restaurant is nearby where can have dinner there. I found Ant Hut is a great place for young travellers because the washroom is downstairs and rooms are upstairs. Need to access using a steep staircase.

Stayed in April 2023

the room is very small and be aware of noise as the walls are very thin

Decor ( wow ) nice view :) staff location price very clean areas! dont be afraid to share the toilet its super clean

Stayed in April 2023

Only 2 restrooms and shower rooms.

It's a little homely accommodation. The owner was very nice and provided free shutter pick up from the bus terminal.

Stayed in April 2023

Having to pay for a room for two whereas i was alone.

The staff at the reception were lovely. They even booked me a table at a nearby restaurant which was delicious. Also the free shuttle bus that drops us off at 8:30am at the historic village is very convenient.

Stayed in April 2023

location wasn't great

the rooms and cleanliness

Stayed in March 2023

Need to make sure dinner is sorted by getting food from convenience store as restaurants close early. There is a convenience store about 13 minutes walk from the property.

The staff was friendly and there was a free shuttle from the bus station

Stayed in March 2023