Shirakawago Guest House Kei

Location: Hatotani 329-1, Shirakawa, jp

Star Rating: 2 Stars

Property Type: Guest houses

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Family rooms
• Luggage storage
• Non-smoking throughout
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Shared kitchen
• Outdoor furniture
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Smoke alarms
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Key access
• Process in place to check health of guests
• Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
• Face masks for guests available
• Thermometers for guests provided by property
• Free wired internet
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Wine release events

Rooms Available

• Twin Room

  Featuring free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers. The twin room is furnished with a desk and a seating area and features air conditioning and a dining area. The unit has 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Shared toilet
  • Slippers
  • Additional toilet
  • Sofa
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Mobile hotspot device
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Window
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

• Queen Room

  Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a shared bathroom with a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers. The double room is furnished with a desk and a seating area and offers air conditioning and a dining area. The unit has 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Heating
  • Shared toilet
  • Slippers
  • Sofa
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Mobile hotspot device
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Window
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

• Standard Twin Room

  Featuring free toiletries, this twin room includes a shared bathroom with a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers. The air-conditioned twin room features a seating area, a dining area and a wardrobe. The unit has 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Seating Area
  • Heating
  • Shared toilet
  • Slippers
  • Sofa
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Mobile hotspot device
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

• Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room

  This bed in dormitory has a dining area, electric kettle and air conditioning.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Shared toilet
  • Slippers
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Mobile hotspot device
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

Guest Reviews

• Edouard (9/5): - Kein, the host, is such an adorable person, so kind and welcoming.
• ABHINAV (10/5): Great Shirakawa Go stay - The stay was great with clean rooms and bathrooms. The facilities to have food like cup noodles, beer and other beverages were really helpful knowing everything closes in Shirakawago by evening. The host was really helpful and helped get our luggage to our rooms a floor above. The common room was great to chill with other guests. The location is a little away from the main village and bus stop but still not too far if you don't have too much luggage or if its too sunny. Bathrooms were shared and on the ground floor but that was fine overall considering other positive things.
• Jeanne (10/5): Calme propre et spacieux - I had such a great time in guesthouse Kei, they are very nice and helpful. And the bed are really nice, you have a lot of space so it was perfect. Thank you so much!
• Vincent (10/5): -
• Alina (10/5): Great hostel (very social and clean) - It’s an amazing place to stay in Shirakawago! The building itself is very bright and has a cozy terrace, the common room is equipped with a big table, and you can drink tea and coffee for free. The staff is exceptional, Shinya took us to observe the stars and the next day drove us to the onsen. Finally, the space is very clean. There’re literally no flaws.
• NAOHIDE (8/5): -
• Eva (10/5): Great stay , friendly host and comfy bed - Kenkiji is so welcoming and friendly , super accommodating with the morning ride to bus stop in the pouring rain as well. The place was clean, bed was comfortable, coffee was great! Snacks available for purchase on site and combini is only 5-6 mins walk away. Other guests were also respectful and friendly. Nothing
• Alberto (7/5): bien - parking incluido gratuito tiene una sala común grande y cómoda
• paolo (10/5): -
• paolo (10/5): - Very friendly staff and clean dormitory
• Li Chee (9/5): - Stayed at Shirakawago Guest House Kei and had a wonderful experience. The staff were very helpful and genuinely nice, always ready to assist with anything we needed. We were really happy with our twin room — clean, comfortable, and cozy. The location is also great, just a pleasant short walk to the main Shirakawago area, making it convenient to explore the village. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Shirakawago!
• Van Anh (9/5): Excellent stay with beautiful views and wonderful people. - Great location, close to the shuttle bus stop with easy access to the main station. The host was very kind and supportive, we even played board games together with other guests at night, which made for a really cozy experience. I would recommend staying 2-3 more nights if you enjoy a peaceful nature vibe.
• Vincenzo (8/5): -
• toper (10/5): -
• katsuhito (7/5): -
• Michele (10/5): -
• Mantas (10/5): - Very helpful host. Thank you
• Anthony (9/5): - Auberge de jeunesse de montagne A 20 minutes à pied du village historique Grand dortoir collectif au RDC 2 chambres spacieuses de 2 a l'étage Seulement 2 douches et 2 wc pour le gîte Ça semble peu mais ça a fonctionné pour nous 6 malgré une dizaine d' autres résidents Parking pour voiture ok
• ＨＧＲ (10/5): - 当日のゲストが多国籍に渡り、英語・フランス語・日本語で皆さんとコミュニケーションを楽しむ事が出来た。公共スペースが溜まり場的で申し分なかった。
• Insaf (10/5): - The host is wonderfully nice, welcoming and funny! The place is very friendly, cosy and there are snacks for sale for such a low price. An unforgettable stay! Nothing
• Margit (10/5): Schönes Guesthouse im Nachbarort von Shirakawago - Schönes Guesthouse etwa 1,7 km vom Dorf Sirakawago entfernt in landschaftlich reizvoller Umgebung. Es fährt jedoch ein Bus dorthin. Wir konnten in einem Zweibettzimmer mit eigenem Bad und WC übernachten. Der Angestellte war super freundlich und äußerst hilfsbereit. Er hat uns gute Tipps gegeben auch am nächsten Morgen mit dem Gepäck zur Busststion nach Shirakawago gefahren. Der öffentliche Onsen in Shirakawago ist sehr zu empfehlen. Man kommt abends nur zu Fuß zurück zum Guesthouse - ist aber gut machbar, da keine Höhen zu meistern sind.
• Branka (10/5): -
• Loïc (10/5): - Personnels exceptionnels, très accueillant et sympathique ! Bonne ambiance et Guesthouse confortable. Guesthouse un peu loin de l’arrêt de bus mais nos hôtes nous ont proposé de nous y déposer en voiture.
• ShaoFeng (9/5): -
• Pekka (10/5): Japan2å26 - Täydellinen päätös Japanin matkalle, ystävällinen henkilökunta, para ruoka
• Aline boiteux (7/5): -
• Yuki (10/5): - 全部 なし
• NISHIMOTO (8/5): -
• Yoshihiro (8/5): -
• ayara15 (10/5): -
• Olivia (10/5): Welcoming and comfortable - Loved everything about this place. The common room is very welcoming and so is the staff, he was a legend. Joined us playing games and having chats, recommended places to eat. Couldn't fault the place. Even dropped us to the bus station in the morning! Loved the whole stay.
• Pascale (7/5): Fonctionnel - Un accueil chaleureux, des plats déshydratés et bière à acheter sur place sans aller au konbini, pour un tarif très raisonnable. Le tarif me semble élevé pour la prestation.
• Ivanka (10/5): -
• ITO (10/5): - 何時も、笑顔と感動をありがとうございます。
• Khai Soon (8/5): -
• CHIAYUN (10/5): 民宿主人都在樓下提供旅客諮詢與服務 - 2F房間寬敞舒適
• Kalpana (8/5): A good accommodation for a 1 night stay. Very clean, and the host is very helpful. - The host and other guests were friendly. The place was very clean. A bit of a walk from the station. Must have a smaller bag.
• Lila (9/5): -
• yunsu (10/5): - 편안라고 안락한 분위기가 너무 좋았습니다. 다시 가면 또 묵고 싶습니다. 없습니다.
• Wei (10/5): - スタッフはとても親切です。
• 伊藤 (8/5): - スタッフはフレンドリー、外国人だがコミュニケーション能力はほぼ問題なし 特にないが駐車場がもう少し広ければ良いと思ったぐらい
• Richard (9/5): - Great place with super friendly staff
• Tee (10/5): Amazing staff, comfortable and cosy place. Beautiful area & views. - Such a friendly, cosy place to stay with beautiful views of the mountains. Not too long from the small village, the rooms are air-conditioned and the beds were super comfy. The hosts, staff and guest were so friendly and accommodating which was nice because people will play games together and get involved with getting to know each other. Really difficult to get to if you're depending on public transport, had to spend a fair amount on a taxi because there were delays on public transport which led us missing the last bus. Would advise planning strategically public transport and allowing enough time, hiring a car would be the easiest option or be prepared to spend a fair amount on a taxi depending on where you're coming from.
• yasuhiro (10/5): 良かった - スタッフさんが親切丁寧でした 白川郷の見どころを詳しく教えていただきました ありがとうございます 充電設備も充実している お酒の1杯300円ありがたいです ない
• Claudie (8/5): Inattendu - Quelle bonne surprise - C’était totalement inattendu ! Ambiance auberge de jeunesse, très cool et agréable mais aussi déstabilisant. Pas de WC ni douche dans la chambre. Chambre avec futons au sol. Et personnel très avenant et sympa, autres voyageurs sympas. A l’arrivée, il nous a conseillé un resto à proximité qui s’est révélé être excellent. Et le lendemain, au réveil le sentiment d’avoir hyper bien dormi dans nos futons. L’emplacement se révèle être un gros atout. J’ai aussi beaucoup apprécié l’espace commun en bas avec cette grande table propice aux échanges ou que lon peut avoir pour soi. Je me suis sentie « Comme à la maison « Pas de WC dans la chambre (mais je le savais) douche commune (mais je le savais).
• Celso (10/5): -
• VarnBuhler (10/5): -
• Kyoko (10/5): -
• Martina (10/5): Bello, cómodo y muy tranquilo - Hermosa ubicación con vista a la montaña y muy tranquilo fuera del área turística a solo 15 minutos del centro caminando .. muy bello !!
• MarouaneKd (9/5): -
• takashi (10/5): -
• Clémence (7/5): Bien en général, chambre spacieuse et personnel sympathique. Proximité avec le salon partagé. - L'accueil ded hôtes, leur gentillesse. La nature de l'herbergement La taille de la chambre, propreté.. La cuisine à disposition au top La proximité de la chambre attenante à la pièce de vie dans laquelle se réunit les autres hébergés jusqu'à tard le soir pour discuter, manger.. Ce qui empêche de se reposer sereinement. Pas super...
• Calves (10/5): - Nous avons passé une superbe soirée avec Kenchi et d’autres voyageurs ! Discussion autour d’un verre, jeu de cartes, et rigolade, what else ?
• Gilbert (10/5): -
• TAKAHASHI (10/5): おすすめ - オーナーさんがとても良い方で親切でした。 海外の方と交流出来て一人旅の良い思い出となりました。 送迎までしてくださりありがとうございます。 特になし
• Eric (10/5): - Très calme le propriétaire nous a reconduit au terminus d’autobus le jour du départ
• Peter (10/5): Highly recommend, the stay were great fun, we had a great time! - Awesome set up, big table to chat with other people staying, can drink beers and sake.
• Adebiyi (10/5): - Kenkichi is dope
• Julieta Romina (10/5): - La buena onda del chico que atendía.
• Patxi (10/5): - Pieza y cama muy cómodas, la atención al momento del check fui muy buena. Áreas comunes siempre limpias y ordenadas. Slds
• Philipp (8/5): -
• Yap (9/5): - Friendly staff. He is willing to share any info. Will stay again
• Zulima (9/5): Beautiful and quite location, 15-20min walking from the main Shirakawa attraction. - The location is really beautiful and quite. Kenji, the guy in charge creates a very good atmosphere. The information provided to find it was pretty accurate. The place is not very big however is smartly designed so ends up being comfortable. The bed (mattress) was very uncomfortable.
• AA (9/5): - Great host, spotless clean, comfortable.
• Mehmetaj (10/5): Heartwarming - Atmosphere very cozy and friendly, and the two hosts are exceptional people! Everything was great!
• Gustav (7/5): -
• Saori (9/5): 最高〜Wonderful！ - オーナーさんが気さくで楽しい方でした♪ 海外の方々と、ダイニングで楽しくお喋りできました！
• Deepak Kumar (10/5): - It's good place for solo as well as family. I find it quite good and well maintained. The hostel staff is a amazing guy and very helping nature too.
• Kiranmayee (9/5): Greattt!!! ❣️ - It is very clean and placed in beautiful nature.
• Shawn (9/5): A stay at Shirakawa Kei - My stay was the right combination of accommodations and company with a warm environment of people and a great upbeat owner with an energy that bounces back to you. It was fun talking about all kinds of things! If you're on the Higurashi pilgrimage, let this place be where you save your game before you continue!
• Ana (9/5): -
• Yen-Bor (10/5): -
• Fabiola (7/5): - El lugar es bastante básico, un poco caro para lo que es pero está limpio. En cuanto a la ubicación está a 20 mins caminando aprox. Desde la estación de bus. El hotel tienen transporte dos veces por la mañana y por la tarde asesórate ahí. Tiene un aérea común interesante.
• Steve (10/5): good stay in Shirakawago - the place was homey and the bed was very comfortable. for a bunk bed, it was actually very spacious compared to the usual bunk beds/pods/capsules. none, all good
• Veronika (8/5): - Sehr sauber Lage
• Twan (8/5): - Super vriendelijke een gastvrije eigenaar. Verzorgd vervoer naar het busstation. Was zelfs zo vriendelijk mijn bagage in de ochtend naar het station te brengen zodat ik nog even rond kon wandelen in het oude dorp.
• Erdi (10/5): -
• 陳 (10/5): -
• stephanie (10/5): - La gentillesse de kei avec lequel on a fait une partie de carte et qui nous a emmené à la gare le lendemain pour rejoindre Kanazawa La proximité avec la principale attraction , les restaux etc Le calme et l'hébergement très propre
• bwettyg (8/5): -
• JEE (10/5): - Location
• Corentin (10/5): - L'accueil du propriétaire, possibilité de déposer ses bagages afin de visiter, il est très avenant et bienveillant et fera en sorte que votre séjour se passe au mieux. Les lits sont confortables.
• Pascal (9/5): A very cozy and comfortable stay with a friendly and helpful host and some other fun travelers. - This is a cozy guesthouse about a 15 minute walk from the main bus terminal, or a 5 minute bus ride on a local bus. Very homey feeling with a nice big communal living area to socialize. I met some fantastic other solo-travelers here. The house is simple and rustic but clean and comfortable and has everything you need. The host was incredibly friendly and helpful. He helped me make a dinner reservation (there is only one restaurant that is open for dinner in the village and it is fantastic and great value!) and he drove me to the bus station in the morning. I would absolutely stay here again. :)
• Rg (1/5): -
• Ezequiel (10/5): -
• Enrique (8/5): Pueblo de ensueño y estadia mas que correcta. - No se dejen guiar por la primer impresion al ver el Hotel. Parece un hotel de montaña pero cumple ampliamente con lo que uno busca. La amabilidad y calidad humana del personal es fantastica. El hotel esta un poco alejado de la estacion de bus, algo que puede ser engorroso a la llegada, pero para el check out el dueño/encargado nos ofrecio llevar en su auto particular y sin ningun costo hasta la estacion de buses. Es una mezcla de hotel y hostel, donde se comparte cocina, la que esta muy completa. El Wifi es muy bueno y la habitacion confortable en todos los aspectos Si hubiese leido la descripcion tal vez en la llegada hubiese tomado un bus o taxi desde la estacion de buses hasta el hotel. No es algo que no me gustó, pero fue la unica experiencia negativa andar acarreando las valijas por 1,3 km. No hay opciones gastronomicas cerca.
• Diana (8/5): Good but far from the touristy village - We arrived early and were able to get in to wait in the living room until our check-in time. The house was clean and tidy, communal card games and signs for all you can drink sake for 300yen! We didn’t end up staying here as the location was a 20min walk to the village, the guest house is actually located in Shirakawa and not Shirakawa-go as the name says. There aren’t any taxis around and the bus stop is also 20 mins walk.
• Vu Dung (8/5): -
• Kai Lin (9/5): -
• Louise (9/5): Nice guest house, go without hesitation, we had a great time there ! -
• Davy (6/5): -
• Bandoni (9/5): - Molto carino e proprietario simpatico.
• 劉 (8/5): -
• Sanghun (9/5): - 주차 공간에 여유가 있어요 시라카와고를 한바퀴 돌아보기에 무난한 위치입니다 편의점, 욕탕이 멀지 않은곳에 있어요 좋은 게스트를 만나 로비에서도 즐거운 시간을 보냈습니다 호스트와도 다같이 여행경험을 공유했는데, 현재 진행중인 여행에 여러 조언도 받을수 있어 좋았습니다 가장 좋은 점은, 호스트가 10시쯤 마감하기 때문에 10시 이후로는 온전히 취침 또는 자기시간을 가질수 있습니다 생각보다 잠자리가 넓고, 짐을 둘수 있는 공간이 머리쪽에 마련되어 있어요. 호스트는 영어로도 대응이 가능합니다.
• Carrato (9/5): Du personnel aux petits soins - La gentillesse du personnel, la propreté La salle de bain un peu spartiate
• Gio (10/5): - I had a wonderful stay at Kei House. The atmosphere is very warm and cozy, and everything is clean and thoughtfully arranged. You can really feel the care and attention to detail. The location is convenient, and at the same time it feels calm and relaxing. It was easy to rest and enjoy the space after a long day of traveling. What I appreciated the most was the overall feeling of comfort — it truly felt like a home rather than just accommodation. I would definitely recommend Kei House to anyone visiting the area, and I would love to come back again.
• Ambrosanio (9/5): Il calore di un rifugio di montagna - Atmosfera amichevole - disponibilita dello staff per informazioni e suggerimenti turistici - regole di rispetto per gli altri - cortesia Qualcosa in piu in cucina non guasterebbe per chi ama cucinare e non solo scaldare a microonde.
• Paolo (10/5): -
• Mr. (10/5): - The host was a great person to talk to and I was excited to find someone who really enjoys higurashi!
• Candelaria (7/5): - Es un hostel lindo y limpio, está un poco lejos de la aldea. No es para quedarse más de una noche. Son muchas camas en la habitación, se complica descansar bien por los ronquidos

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