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Shirakawago is small town so basically every accomodation is convenient, same for this hotel. It has a very very nice onsen which is free for the hotel customer and cheap for walk in customer. Because shops in Shirakawago close quite early, so I had to eat in the hotel but the food is relatively cheap and very nice as well.The hotel has a nice backview to the river and cliff, especially during spring time. The room is big, although the bathroom and toilet were publicly shared, they were clean. But the price is quite expensive but because shirakawago is a small place with very limited accomodations for travelers, it is acceptable.

One of the more solo friendly lodgings in Shirakawago. As most lodgings in that area only have pricing for room for at least 2 pax. If you want to a single room, you will need to pay the price of 2. But, Toyota eco-institute offers an affordable price for solo traveler. This is one of the main reasons I chose this place. Although it is a 10-15 min ride from the main sight seeing area of shirakawago, but a free shuttle is provided to and fro ( and at any timing you like) . The lodging itself is cosy and the staff are super friendly and helpful. Most of them can speak a bit of English. The onsen was great. The meals were even better. I thought I was going to be hungry since I did not upgrade to the full course dinner, but I was really full and satisfied. The activity "a morning walk in snowy forest" was awesome. It was really fun walking on more than 1 m deep snow. And the scenery was beautiful. It was overall a wonderful stay.

After we arrived, we found that the host couldn't speak or understand english, so a little bit struggling when communicating with them. The room is quite small yet comfy. Sad thing, there is nothing to do or sightsee around the inn, so we ended up doing nothing until the end of the night. And it's kinda hard to find food to eat (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), so i recommend you guys to order them from the inn, its around ¥1,000 each person (breafkast/dinner). ¥2,000 for dinner and breakfast. The indoor mini onsen is great and clean, with addition ¥150 each night per person, you can enjoy this mini onsen. The best thing was that the host is super kind, they drove us to find place to eat for dinner (cos we didn't order dinner at that time, only breakfast), and even drove us right to the bus station in the next morning. So yeah, they are super kind eventhough they were having a hard time trying to communicate with us.

From arriving to the hotel up to departing, all have been great and wonderful. It was the best service we have gotten from a hotel and the fact that it’s family run made a difference. Owner which is also a great chef and our tour guide is excellent. All three daughters and son in law were very friendly and attentive. Lovely family. Unforgettable stay, experiencing authentic Japanese dinner & breakfast. Would love to come back next time !!

We stayed at Shirakawago Terrace on 8 Mar 18. It is a hundred old house that has undergone renovation last year. Thus, we have the best of both worlds; modern amenities in a traditional Minshuku setting. The place is very accessible; it is a mere 10 mins walk from the bus station. If you like a private bathroom, this place certainly doesn’t disappoint. The bathroom is the biggest that we ever had in any of the Japanese hotels. Furthermore, this minshuku is kept really clean and comfortable. We were received by the host Coco San and her assistant Keiko San. They were both very friendly and gave us useful tips on navigating the village. They both speak English fluently. It rained heavily on the day we checked out, and Keiko San voluntarily sent us to the bus station. It was very nice of her, as we were not carrying very heavy luggages. On the whole, I will highly recommend staying at Shirakawago Terrace if anyone intends to stay in the village for the experience.

Ant House is not around ShirakawaGo Bus Terminal Stop, but absolutely not a concern, because Taro-san picked the guest and drove me to the hostel. To get to the Bus Terminal Stop the next day, we just needed to walk 3 minutes to the nearby bus stop, and pay for 160Y. The Lady of Ant House invited us with ginger tea and funny talking. I felt like home here, and I could make friends with other guests. Dont forget to check the nearby restaurant for Hida beef with cheap price (1,300Y for a Set). The Hostel is so clean, warm with heated fan and comfortable bunk beds. You can check out the scene of students going to the school nearby at 8:00AM. Evryone here is smiley and sends you warm greetings. It is absolutely a wonderful experience!