{"id":2176,"date":"2025-10-02T15:10:56","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T15:10:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/?p=2176"},"modified":"2026-10-12T06:31:31","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T06:31:31","slug":"shirakawa-stay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/shirakawa-stay.html","title":{"rendered":"\u30102026 Shirakawa-go Accommodation Recommendations\u301110 Village Guesthouses \/ Light-Up Season Lottery Tutorial \/ Takayama Accommodation Alternatives"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>There are about 40 guesthouses and inns around Shirakawa-go&#8217;s Gassho Village<\/strong>, mainly distributed in <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vill.shirakawa.lg.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\">Shirakawa Village<\/a>&#8216;s <span class=\"color-green\">Ogimachi<\/span>, <span class=\"color-green\">Hatogaya<\/span>, <span class=\"color-green\">Iijima<\/span>, <span class=\"color-green\">Magari<\/span>, <span class=\"color-green\">Hirase<\/span>, and other districts. Based on factors such as facilities, location, and price of each guesthouse and inn, this article compiles a detailed <strong>Shirakawa-go accommodation recommendation<\/strong> for everyone, introduces the method of <strong>booking Gassho Village guesthouses<\/strong>, and shares a complete guide to applying for the <strong>Gassho Village accommodation lottery<\/strong> during the <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/shirakawago.html\" target=\"_blank\">Shirakawa-go light-up<\/a> season from January to February every year.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41067\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shirakawa-stay.webp\" alt=\"Shirakawa-go Gassho Village accommodation\" width=\"620\" height=\"346\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Although there are more than 40 guesthouses and inns in Shirakawa-go, because most guesthouses are small in scale and provide few guest rooms, the accommodation supply in Gassho Village is relatively tight, and it can be said that a room is hard to find during peak season. In winter, because many guesthouses choose to suspend operations, the supply is even tighter. If you want to stay in a Gassho Village guesthouse during these periods, you must do your research well.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<section aria-label=\"Gassho Village accommodation recommendation key summary\">\n<div class=\"custom-box\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #0056b3;\">10-second quick overview: Shirakawa-go Gassho Village accommodation essentials<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Gassho Village accommodation overview<\/strong>: There are more than 40 guesthouses and inns around Shirakawa-go, scattered across 5 areas including Ogimachi, Hatogaya, Iijima, Magari, and Hirase. Because traditional Gassho-style guest rooms are few in number, rooms are hard to find during peak season and in winter.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Choosing accommodation areas and types<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Experience tradition \/ join the light-up<\/strong>: First choice is <strong>Ogi<\/strong>machi (core scenic area, mainly Gassho-style guesthouses) or <strong>Hato<\/strong>gaya (reachable on foot).<\/li>\n<li><strong>High-end hot springs \/ modern facilities<\/strong>: First choice is <strong>Iijima<\/strong> (such as the high-end hot spring inn &#8220;Oyado Yui no Sho&#8221;) or the <strong>Hirase<\/strong> hot spring area (note that shuttle service is needed).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Backup plan when village accommodation cannot be booked<\/strong>: You can settle for staying in <strong>Takayama city hotels<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Booking channels and light-up season lottery<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Regular-day booking<\/strong>: Most traditional guesthouses must be booked through the <strong>Shirakawa-go Tourist Association official website<\/strong> (English\/Japanese versions), while some inns can be booked via Agoda or Rakuten Japan.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Light-up season booking<\/strong>: Uses an email <strong>lottery system<\/strong> (you must send an email to the official mailbox luroom@shirakawa-go.gr.jp during the specified period to apply for the lottery, and only after winning can you book a room).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key restrictions for staying in a Gassho-style house<\/strong>: Most traditional guesthouses require <strong>shared bathrooms<\/strong>, and smoking is <strong>strictly prohibited<\/strong> throughout the village, most do not accept children, stays cannot exceed 1 consecutive night, check-out time is extremely early (before 09:00\u201310:00), and going out after 22:00 is prohibited.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"toc-title\">Article contents<\/p>\n<div id=\"menu\">\n<ul>\n<li>I. <a href=\"#accommodation\">What guesthouse and inn options are there for Shirakawa-go Gassho Village accommodation? What accommodation recommendations are there?<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>1. <a href=\"#suggest\">Accommodation choice suggestions for different travel goals in Shirakawa-go<\/a><\/li>\n<li>2. <a href=\"#location\">Distribution locations of Shirakawa-go guesthouses and inns<\/a><\/li>\n<li>3. <a href=\"#notice\">Gassho Village accommodation notes<\/a><\/li>\n<li>4. <a href=\"#recommend\">10 Shirakawa-go Gassho Village accommodation recommendations<\/a><\/li>\n<li>5. <a href=\"#takayama\">Alternative when Gassho Village cannot be booked: Takayama city accommodation recommendations<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>II. <a href=\"#lightup\">How to book Shirakawa-go light-up day Gassho Village accommodation for 2027?<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>1. <a href=\"#apply\">2027 light-up season Gassho Village guesthouse booking rules<\/a><\/li>\n<li>2. <a href=\"#info\">What information needs to be submitted in the email to apply for the light-up day accommodation lottery?<\/a><\/li>\n<li>3. <a href=\"#lodging\">Which guesthouses and inns accept reservations during the 2027 Shirakawa-go light-up period?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>III. <a href=\"#reservation\">Complete tutorial for booking Gassho Village guesthouses on the Shirakawa-go Tourist Association website<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>1. <a href=\"#search\">Search for guesthouses and inns with available rooms<\/a><\/li>\n<li>2. <a href=\"#booking\">Booking<\/a><\/li>\n<li>3. <a href=\"#cancel\">Cancellation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-1721\"><aside class=\"page-ad-banner\" aria-label=\"Sponsored Advertisement\">\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><small>AD\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/small><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/c.ga-net.com\/click?w=534419&amp;c=3178&amp;d=https%3A%2F%2Ftravel.rakuten.com%2Fcontents%2Fusa%2Fen-us%2Fcampaign%2Frakutenspecial%2F\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/img.travelclassroom.net\/image\/rakuten-travel-en-5+10-850x189.webp\" alt=\"Ad-Banner\" width=\"850\" height=\"189\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"accommodation\" class=\"h2heading\">What guesthouse and inn options are there for Shirakawa-go Gassho Village accommodation? What accommodation recommendations are there?<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The primary consideration when choosing Shirakawa-go Gassho Village accommodation is the location of the guesthouse or inn<\/strong>. However, <strong>the importance of the location of accommodation facilities varies greatly depending on the season and whether you are participating in nighttime light-up activities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"suggest\" class=\"h3heading\">Accommodation choice suggestions for different travel goals in Shirakawa-go<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you are visiting Shirakawa-go during the winter <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/shirakawago.html\" target=\"_blank\">Shirakawa-go Gassho Village light-up event<\/a> to see the night views, the importance of the guesthouse or inn location is very high. At this time, you must stay in a guesthouse or inn within <span class=\"color-green\">Ogimachi<\/span> inside the light-up event venue.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you are not going to Shirakawa-go for the light-up, generally by 5 p.m. before nightfall you should have already completed your sightseeing itinerary. At this time, whether you stay in Ogimachi is not so important. Other hot spring inns in <span class=\"color-green\">Iijima<\/span>, <span class=\"color-green\">Hirase<\/span>, and other places that are slightly farther from the Shirakawa-go sightseeing area but have better facilities may be a better choice. Of course, if you want to experience staying in a traditional Gassho-style house, traditional guesthouses in Ogimachi are still a good choice.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The table below summarizes accommodation choice suggestions for different travel goals in Shirakawa-go:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th width=\"24%\">Main travel goal<\/th>\n<th width=\"36%\">Recommended accommodation area<\/th>\n<th width=\"40%\">Secondary accommodation area<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Join the Shirakawa-go light-up<\/td>\n<td>Guesthouses or inns in Ogimachi<\/td>\n<td>Inns in Iijima or Hirase that provide shuttle buses to the light-up venue, or hotels around Takayama Station in Takayama city<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sightseeing outside the light-up period (not self-driving)<\/td>\n<td>Guesthouses or inns in Ogimachi<\/td>\n<td>Takayama city hotels<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sightseeing outside the light-up period (self-driving)<\/td>\n<td>Higher-quality hot spring inns in Iijima and Hirase<\/td>\n<td>Guesthouses or inns in Ogimachi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"location\" class=\"h3heading\">Distribution locations of Shirakawa-go guesthouses and inns<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Shirakawa-go guesthouses and inns are mainly concentrated in <span class=\"color-green\">Ogimachi<\/span>, <span class=\"color-green\">Hatogaya<\/span>, <span class=\"color-green\">Iijima<\/span>, <span class=\"color-green\">Magari<\/span>, and <span class=\"color-green\">Hirase<\/span>. Among them, Ogimachi has the largest number, accounting for about half, followed by Hirase. The following is a summary of the location, number of accommodation facilities, characteristics, and suitable traveler types for each district:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th width=\"10%\">Area<\/th>\n<th width=\"20%\">Location<\/th>\n<th width=\"10%\">Number<\/th>\n<th width=\"40%\">Accommodation characteristics<\/th>\n<th width=\"20%\">Suitable travelers<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Ogimachi<\/td>\n<td>The central area of Shirakawa Village; Gassho Village is located on the west side of Ogimachi along the Shokawa River.<\/td>\n<td>22<\/td>\n<td>Mainly traditional Gassho-style guesthouses. The places are relatively small and the facilities are relatively simple. Generally, rooms do not have bathrooms or even toilets, and guests need to use the guesthouse&#8217;s shared bath or toilet. However, you can deeply experience the feeling of staying in a traditional Gassho-style house. In addition to Gassho-style guesthouses, Ogimachi also has two larger inns with hot springs.<\/td>\n<td>Travelers joining the Shirakawa-go light-up and those who want to experience traditional Japan.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hatogaya<\/td>\n<td>Located on the opposite bank of Gassho Village, not far away and reachable on foot.<\/td>\n<td>7<\/td>\n<td>Mainly modern single-story guesthouses. The facilities are relatively new, and rooms also have bathrooms and toilets.<\/td>\n<td>Travelers joining the Shirakawa-go light-up and those who prefer private space.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Iijima<\/td>\n<td>Located north of Hatogaya, relatively far from Gassho Village.<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>The main feature of Iijima is a high-end hot spring inn newly opened in recent years by the Kyoritsu Group (Dormy Inn), &#8220;Oyado Yui no Sho.&#8221;<\/td>\n<td>Travelers joining the Shirakawa-go light-up, those who enjoy high-end experiences, and those with sufficient budget.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Magari<\/td>\n<td>Located in the mountainous area west of Hatogaya, quite far from Gassho Village and only reachable by car.<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>Magari only has one inn, &#8220;Toyota Shirakawa-go Natural School,&#8221; mainly for travelers engaging in outdoor activities.<\/td>\n<td>Travelers driving to Shirakawa-go and those who enjoy outdoor activities.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hirase<\/td>\n<td>Hirase is a hot spring area located south of Gassho Village, about 13 km away and about a 15\u201320 minute drive.<\/td>\n<td>8<\/td>\n<td>Hirase is a hot spring town, so the inns here are all hot spring inns. Although some hot spring inns here also open reservations during the light-up season, because they are relatively far from the venue, staying here is not recommended unless the inn can provide round-trip transportation.<\/td>\n<td>Travelers joining the Shirakawa-go light-up (only if the inn provides round-trip transportation) and those who enjoy soaking in hot springs.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The map below shows the locations of Ogimachi, Hatogaya, Iijima, Magari, and Hirase:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-39956 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Shirakawago-lightup-2021-accommodation-01.webp\" alt=\"Shirakawa-go guesthouse locations\" width=\"620\" height=\"509\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"notice\" class=\"h3heading\">Gassho Village accommodation notes<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Shirakawa-go Gassho Village is a World Heritage Site, and Gassho-style materials catch fire easily, so staying in a Gassho Village guesthouse comes with many restrictions. Be sure to pay attention to the notes when booking, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>No smoking \u27a1 Smoking is strictly prohibited in Gassho Village<\/li>\n<li>Cannot stay more than 1 night \u27a1 Most only allow a 1-night stay<\/li>\n<li>Children cannot stay \u27a1 Many do not accept children<\/li>\n<li>Very early check-out \u27a1 Generally must check out before 10:00, and some before 9:00<\/li>\n<li>No parking in winter \u27a1 Due to snow accumulation, many guesthouses close their parking lots in January\u2013February, and vehicles cannot stay overnight in Gassho Village<\/li>\n<li>No going out after 10 p.m. \u27a1 For safety reasons, walking around the village after 10 p.m. is generally not allowed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-1545\"><aside class=\"page-ad-banner\" aria-label=\"Sponsored Advertisement\">\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6848854714985642\" data-ad-slot=\"5637008471\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"recommend\" class=\"h3heading\">10 Shirakawa-go Gassho Village accommodation recommendations<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Here we have carefully selected 10 recommended Shirakawa-go Gassho Village guesthouses and inns. Whether you are visiting Shirakawa-go on a regular day or going in winter to join the <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/shirakawago.html\" target=\"_blank\">Gassho Village light-up<\/a>, these ten guesthouses and inns are all good choices.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th width=\"20%\">Guesthouse\/Inn name<\/th>\n<th width=\"13%\">Guesthouse\/Inn type<\/th>\n<th width=\"8%\">Number of rooms<\/th>\n<th width=\"8%\">Parking<\/th>\n<th width=\"12%\">Private bath\/toilet<\/th>\n<th width=\"8%\">Breakfast\/Dinner<\/th>\n<th width=\"31%\">Location<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/shirakawa-go.gr.jp\/en\/stay\/16\/\" target=\"_blank\">Shiroyamakan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Hot spring inn<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Opposite the Shirakawa-go bus stop<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/shirakawa-go.gr.jp\/en\/stay\/35\/\" target=\"_blank\">Gensaku<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Gassho guesthouse<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Shared<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>450 m from the Shirakawa-go bus stop, 6 minutes on foot<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/shirakawa-go.gr.jp\/en\/stay\/34\/\" target=\"_blank\">Bunroku<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Gassho guesthouse<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Shared<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>500 m from the Shirakawa-go bus stop, 7 minutes on foot<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/shirakawa-go.gr.jp\/en\/stay\/31\/\" target=\"_blank\">Kanjya<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Gassho guesthouse<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Shared<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>800 m from the Shirakawa-go bus stop, 11 minutes on foot<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/shirakawa-go.gr.jp\/en\/stay\/9\/\" target=\"_blank\">Kidoya<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Gassho guesthouse<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Shared<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>750 m from the Shirakawa-go bus stop, 11 minutes on foot<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/shirakawa-go.gr.jp\/en\/stay\/32\/\" target=\"_blank\">Yoshiro<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Gassho guesthouse<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Shared<\/td>\n<td>Breakfast only<\/td>\n<td>800 m from the Shirakawa-go bus stop, 11 minutes on foot<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/shirakawa-go.gr.jp\/en\/stay\/5\/\" target=\"_blank\">Iccha<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Gassho guesthouse<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Shared<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>750 m from the Shirakawa-go bus stop, 10 minutes on foot<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/shirakawa-go.gr.jp\/en\/stay\/29\/\" target=\"_blank\">Nodaniya<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Gassho guesthouse<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Has shower, shared toilet<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>800 m from the Shirakawa-go bus stop, 11 minutes on foot<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/shirakawa-go.gr.jp\/en\/stay\/13\/\" target=\"_blank\">Shirakawa-go no yu<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Hot spring inn<\/td>\n<td>10<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Only one room has one; others shared<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Diagonally opposite the Shirakawa-go bus stop<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/shirakawa-go.gr.jp\/en\/stay\/45\/\" target=\"_blank\">Yuinosho<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Hot spring inn<\/td>\n<td>66<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>2 km from the Shirakawa-go bus stop, 3 minutes by car<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"h4heading\">Features, pros and cons, and booking links for each guesthouse and inn<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The following summarizes the features, pros and cons, and booking links of the above 10 guesthouses and inns, including booking links on the English version of the Shirakawa-go Tourist Association website, official website booking links, and booking links on travel platforms such as Rakuten Travel Japan, Agoda, and Trip.com.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 18px;\">1. Shiroyamakan<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Features<\/strong>: Located at the entrance of Gassho Village, directly opposite the Shirakawa-go bus stop, it is definitely the most convenient accommodation location for non-self-driving travelers. The inn&#8217;s characteristic is that it is stylish and refined. Although the building is not a traditional Gassho-style house, it is also a historic building constructed in the Meiji era, but the interior has been renovated and blends modern touches. For travelers who are not seeking to experience staying in a Gassho-style house, it is the top accommodation choice in Shirakawa-go.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pros<\/strong>: Convenient location; all guest rooms have bathrooms and toilets<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cons<\/strong>: Room rates are relatively expensive, and it is too popular to book easily<\/li>\n<li><strong>Booking links<\/strong>: <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/shiroyamakan.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\">Official website<\/a> | <a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/rakuten\/shiroyamakan\" target=\"_blank\">Rakuten Travel Japan<\/a> | <a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/rakuten-travel\/shiroyamakan\" target=\"_blank\">Rakuten Travel<\/a> | <a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/agoda\/shiroyamakan\" target=\"_blank\">Agoda<\/a> | <a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/t\/eAIaAeeQKW2\" target=\"_blank\">Trip.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 18px;\">2. Guesthouse Gensaku<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Features<\/strong>: Traditional Gassho-style guesthouse<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pros<\/strong>: The closest Gassho Village guesthouse to the Shirakawa-go bus stop<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cons<\/strong>: Guest rooms do not have private bathrooms and must be shared<\/li>\n<li><strong>Booking links<\/strong>: <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www6.489pro.com\/asp\/489\/menu.asp?id=21560024&amp;kid=00156&amp;ty=ser&amp;lan=ENG\" target=\"_blank\">Shirakawa-go Tourist Association website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 18px;\">3. Guesthouse Bunroku<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Features<\/strong>: Traditional Gassho-style guesthouse<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pros<\/strong>: A Gassho-style guesthouse relatively close to the Shirakawa-go bus stop<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cons<\/strong>: Guest rooms do not have private bathrooms and must be shared<\/li>\n<li><strong>Booking links<\/strong>: <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www6.489pro.com\/asp\/489\/menu.asp?id=21560035&amp;kid=00156&amp;ty=ser&amp;lan=ENG\" target=\"_blank\">Shirakawa-go Tourist Association website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 18px;\">4. Guesthouse Kanjya<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Features<\/strong>: Traditional Gassho-style guesthouse<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pros<\/strong>: A Gassho-style guesthouse relatively close to the Shirakawa-go bus stop<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cons<\/strong>: Guest rooms do not have private bathrooms and must be shared<\/li>\n<li><strong>Booking links<\/strong>: <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www6.489pro.com\/asp\/489\/menu.asp?id=21560020&amp;kid=00156&amp;ty=ser&amp;lan=ENG\" target=\"_blank\">Shirakawa-go Tourist Association website<\/a> | <a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/rakuten\/kanjya\" target=\"_blank\">Rakuten Travel Japan<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 18px;\">5. Guesthouse Kidoya<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Features<\/strong>: Traditional Gassho-style guesthouse<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pros<\/strong>: A Gassho-style guesthouse relatively close to the Shirakawa-go bus stop<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cons<\/strong>: Guest rooms do not have private bathrooms and must be shared<\/li>\n<li><strong>Booking links<\/strong>: <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www6.489pro.com\/asp\/489\/menu.asp?id=21560018&amp;kid=00156&amp;ty=ser&amp;lan=ENG\" target=\"_blank\">Shirakawa-go Tourist Association website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 18px;\">6. Guesthouse Yoshiro<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Features<\/strong>: Traditional Gassho-style guesthouse<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pros<\/strong>: A Gassho-style guesthouse relatively close to the Shirakawa-go bus stop<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cons<\/strong>: Guest rooms do not have private bathrooms and must be shared<\/li>\n<li><strong>Booking links<\/strong>: <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www6.489pro.com\/asp\/489\/menu.asp?id=21560055&amp;kid=00156&amp;ty=ser&amp;lan=ENG\" target=\"_blank\">Shirakawa-go Tourist Association website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 18px;\">7. Guesthouse Iccha<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Features<\/strong>: Traditional Gassho-style guesthouse<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pros<\/strong>: A Gassho-style guesthouse relatively close to the Shirakawa-go bus stop<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cons<\/strong>: Guest rooms do not have private bathrooms and must be shared<\/li>\n<li><strong>Booking links<\/strong>: <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www6.489pro.com\/asp\/489\/menu.asp?id=21560047&amp;kid=00156&amp;ty=ser&amp;lan=ENG\" target=\"_blank\">Shirakawa-go Tourist Association website<\/a> | <a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/rakuten\/iccha\" target=\"_blank\">Rakuten Travel Japan<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 18px;\">8. Guesthouse Nodaniya<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Features<\/strong>: Traditional Gassho-style guesthouse<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pros<\/strong>: A Gassho-style guesthouse relatively close to the Shirakawa-go bus stop<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cons<\/strong>: Guest rooms do not have private bathrooms and must be shared<\/li>\n<li><strong>Booking links<\/strong>: <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www6.489pro.com\/asp\/489\/menu.asp?id=21560017&amp;kid=00156&amp;ty=ser&amp;lan=ENG\" target=\"_blank\">Shirakawa-go Tourist Association website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 18px;\">9. Shirakawa-go no yu<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Features<\/strong>: Located at the entrance of Gassho Village, diagonally opposite the Shirakawa-go bus stop and the observation deck shuttle bus boarding\/alighting stop, it is the most convenient accommodation location for non-self-driving travelers. The inn&#8217;s building is just an ordinary wooden single-story house, not a traditional Gassho-style house. In addition, the inn is the only day-use hot spring bath in Gassho Village open to the public, and non-guests can also use it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pros<\/strong>: Convenient location, more guest rooms and easier to book<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cons<\/strong>: Only one guest room has a private bathroom; other guest rooms must be shared<\/li>\n<li><strong>Booking links<\/strong>: <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www6.489pro.com\/asp\/489\/menu.asp?id=21560034&amp;kid=00156&amp;ty=ser&amp;lan=ENG\" target=\"_blank\">Shirakawa-go Tourist Association website<\/a> | <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shirakawagou-onsen.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\">Official website<\/a> | <a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/rakuten\/shirakawa-gonoyu\" target=\"_blank\">Rakuten Travel Japan<\/a> | <a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/rakuten-travel\/shirakawa-gonoyu\" target=\"_blank\">Rakuten Travel<\/a> | <a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/agoda\/shirakawa-gonoyu\" target=\"_blank\">Agoda<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 18px;\">10. Oyado Yuinosho<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Features<\/strong>: A high-end hot spring inn opened in Shirakawa-go by the large Japanese hot spring inn group (Kyoritsu\/Dormy Inn)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pros<\/strong>: High-end hot spring inn with excellent quality<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cons<\/strong>: Not in Gassho Village; requires transportation to and from<\/li>\n<li><strong>Booking links<\/strong>: <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www6.489pro.com\/asp\/489\/menu.asp?id=21560046&amp;kid=00156&amp;ty=ser&amp;lan=ENG\" target=\"_blank\">Shirakawa-go Tourist Association website<\/a> | <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/dormy-hotels.com\/resort\/hotels\/shirakawago\/\" target=\"_blank\">Official website<\/a> | <a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/rakuten\/yuinosho\" target=\"_blank\">Rakuten Travel Japan<\/a> | <a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/rakuten-travel\/yuinosho\" target=\"_blank\">Rakuten Travel<\/a> | <a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/agoda\/yuinosho\" target=\"_blank\">Agoda<\/a> | <a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/t\/S4pdyB7TKW2\" target=\"_blank\">Trip.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-2197\"><div class=\"advertisement\" style=\"border: 1pt solid #003366; text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><small>AD\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/small><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.klook.com\/deals\/?aid=152\" target=\"_blank\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/img.travelclassroom.net\/image\/klook-en-coupon-collection-850x292.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.travelclassroom.net\/image\/klook-en-coupon-collection-850x292.png\" alt=\"Ad-Banner\" width=\"850\" height=\"292\" \/><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"takayama\" class=\"h3heading\">Alternative when Gassho Village cannot be booked: Takayama city accommodation recommendations<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Shirakawa-go guesthouses are extremely popular during the light-up season. If you do not win the accommodation lottery, you can stay in a city near Shirakawa-go. Takayama city is the closest city to Shirakawa-go, so many tourists going to Shirakawa-go for the light-up choose to stay in Takayama. Most light-up bus tours or day tours depart from Takayama city, so Takayama city is definitely the best accommodation location for going to Shirakawa-go to see the light-up.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Takayama city is one of the important tourist destinations in Gifu Prefecture, so there are quite a few hotels in Takayama city. In addition to general business hotels, Takayama city also has many hot spring inns and guesthouses. If you are joining a bus tour or renting a car only after arriving in Takayama to drive yourself, it is recommended to stay in a hotel near Takayama Station (JR Takayama Station). Because the roads are snowy and difficult to walk in winter, if you are dragging luggage, staying in a hotel too far from the station is relatively inconvenient.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In recent years, many high-quality hotels have newly opened near JR Takayama Station. Below are several of the most worthwhile hotels to choose:<\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"color: #993300; text-decoration: underline;\" width=\"21%\">Hotel name<\/th>\n<th style=\"color: #993300; text-decoration: underline;\" width=\"39%\">Features and selling points<\/th>\n<th style=\"color: #993300; text-decoration: underline;\" width=\"15%\">Distance from Takayama Station<\/th>\n<th style=\"color: #993300; text-decoration: underline;\" width=\"25%\">Booking links<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Tokyu Stay Hida Takayama Musubinoyu<\/strong><br \/>\n(Tokyu Stay Hida Takayama Musubinoyu)<\/td>\n<td>Opened in 2021 with new facilities. Its biggest feature is that guest rooms are equipped with drum-type washer-dryer machines and microwaves, suitable for long trips. It has a garden open-air hot spring large public bath and paid observation private baths. The location is excellent, right next to JR Takayama Station and the Nohi Bus Terminal.<\/td>\n<td>About 170 m, about <strong>2 minutes<\/strong> on foot<\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.klook.com\/hotels\/detail\/188864-tokyu-stay-hidatakayama-musubi-no-yu\/?aid=152\" target=\"_blank\">Klook<\/a> | <a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/c.ga-net.com\/click?w=534419&amp;c=2990&amp;t=&amp;d=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.agoda.com%2Ftokyu-stay-hida-takayama-musubi-no-yu%2Fhotel%2Ftakayama-jp.html\" target=\"_blank\">Agoda<\/a> | <a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/hotels\/takayama-hotel-detail-45812907\/tokyustay-hidatakayama-musubinoyu?Allianceid=3208723&amp;SID=6786615&amp;trip_sub1=&amp;trip_sub3=D17972684\" target=\"_blank\">Trip.com<\/a> | <a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chinesean.com\/affiliate\/clickBanner.do?wId=19406&amp;pId=11757&amp;targetURL=https%3A%2F%2Fprf.hn%2Fclick%2Fcamref%3A1100l8vyR%2Fpubref%3ACHINESEANTXID%2Far%3ACHINESEANID%2Fdestination%3Ahttps%253A%252F%252Fsg.hotels.com%252Fho1250330592%252Fdong-ji-zhu-su-gao-shan-fei-tuo-jie-zhi-tang-fan-dian-gao-shan-ri-ben%252F\" target=\"_blank\">Hotels.com<\/a> | <a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chinesean.com\/affiliate\/clickBanner.do?wId=19406&amp;pId=18920&amp;targetURL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.awin1.com%2Fcread.php%3Fawinmid%3D18117%26awinaffid%3D227767%26clickref%3DWEBSITEURL%26clickref2%3DCHINESEANTXID%26ued%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.booking.com%252Fhotel%252Fjp%252Ftokyu-stay-hida-takayama.en-gb.html\" target=\"_blank\">Booking.com<\/a> | <a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/c.ga-net.com\/click?w=534419&amp;c=3178&amp;t=&amp;d=https%3A%2F%2Ftravel.rakuten.com%2Ftwn%2Fen-us%2Fhotel_info_item%2F10123456873988\" target=\"_blank\">Rakuten Travel<\/a> | <a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=kflIfrAf8hs&amp;offerid=946283&amp;RD_PARM1=https%253A%252F%252Ftravel.rakuten.co.jp%252FHOTEL%252F177497%252F177497.html--hybrid--https%253A%252F%252Ftravel.rakuten.co.jp%252FHOTEL%252F177497%252F177497.html&amp;subid=&amp;type=10&amp;tmpid=11045\" target=\"_blank\">Rakuten Travel<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Takayama Ouan<\/strong><br \/>\n(Takayama Ouan)<\/td>\n<td>A hot spring hotel with a strong Japanese style under the Kyoritsu Resort (Dormy Inn) series, with tatami flooring throughout the building. The top floor has free private baths and a large public bath, and it provides free late-night ramen and ice treats after bathing.<\/td>\n<td>About 350 m, about <strong>4\u20135 minutes<\/strong> on foot<\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.klook.com\/hotels\/detail\/440085-hida-hanazato-no-yutakayama-ouan\/?aid=152\" target=\"_blank\">Klook<\/a> | <a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/c.ga-net.com\/click?w=534419&amp;c=2990&amp;t=&amp;d=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.agoda.com%2Fzh-tw%2Ftakayama-ouan-hotel-kyoritsu-resort-h161931%2Fhotel%2Ftakayama-jp.html\" target=\"_blank\">Agoda<\/a> | <a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/hotels\/takayama-hotel-detail-704486\/takayama-ouan\/?Allianceid=3208723&amp;SID=6786615&amp;trip_sub1=&amp;trip_sub3=D17972684\" target=\"_blank\">Trip.com<\/a> | <a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chinesean.com\/affiliate\/clickBanner.do?wId=19406&amp;pId=11757&amp;targetURL=https%3A%2F%2Fprf.hn%2Fclick%2Fcamref%3A1100l8vyR%2Fpubref%3ACHINESEANTXID%2Far%3ACHINESEANID%2Fdestination%3Ahttps%253A%252F%252Fsg.hotels.com%252Fho356365%252Ffei-tuo-hua-li-zhi-tang-gao-shan-ying-an-gao-shan-ri-ben%252F\" target=\"_blank\">Hotels.com<\/a> | <a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chinesean.com\/affiliate\/clickBanner.do?wId=19406&amp;pId=18920&amp;targetURL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.awin1.com%2Fcread.php%3Fawinmid%3D18117%26awinaffid%3D227767%26clickref%3DWEBSITEURL%26clickref2%3DCHINESEANTXID%26ued%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.booking.com%252Fhotel%252Fjp%252Ftakayama-ouan.en-gb.html\" target=\"_blank\">Booking.com<\/a> | <a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/c.ga-net.com\/click?w=534419&amp;c=3178&amp;t=&amp;d=https%3A%2F%2Ftravel.rakuten.com%2Fhkg%2Fzh-hk%2Fhotel_info_item%2Fcnt_japan%2Fsub_gifu_prefecture%2Fcty_takayama_city%2F10123456858969%2F\" target=\"_blank\">Rakuten Travel<\/a> | <a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=kflIfrAf8hs&amp;offerid=946283&amp;RD_PARM1=https%253A%252F%252Ftravel.rakuten.co.jp%252FHOTEL%252F76847%252F76847.html--hybrid--https%253A%252F%252Ftravel.rakuten.co.jp%252FHOTEL%252F76847%252F76847.html&amp;subid=&amp;type=10&amp;tmpid=11045\" target=\"_blank\">Rakuten Travel<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Mercure Hida Takayama<\/strong><br \/>\n(Mercure Hida Takayama)<\/td>\n<td>Newly opened at the end of 2022, a 4-star hotel under the French Accor Group. It focuses on modern accommodation and wood-toned design, and has a rooftop hot spring. As an international brand, it has rich experience receiving foreign travelers, and service staff communicate smoothly in English.<\/td>\n<td>About 300 m, about <strong>3\u20134 minutes<\/strong> on foot<\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.klook.com\/hotels\/detail\/1107610-mercure-hida-takayama\/?aid=152\" target=\"_blank\">Klook<\/a> | <a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/c.ga-net.com\/click?w=534419&amp;c=2990&amp;t=&amp;d=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.agoda.com%2Fmercure-hida-takayama%2Fhotel%2Ftakayama-jp.html\" target=\"_blank\">Agoda<\/a> | <a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/hotels\/takayama-city-hotel-detail-99850696\/mercure-hida-takayama?Allianceid=3208723&amp;SID=6786615&amp;trip_sub1=&amp;trip_sub3=D17972684\" target=\"_blank\">Trip.com<\/a> | <a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chinesean.com\/affiliate\/clickBanner.do?wId=19406&amp;pId=11757&amp;targetURL=https%3A%2F%2Fprf.hn%2Fclick%2Fcamref%3A1100l8vyR%2Fpubref%3ACHINESEANTXID%2Far%3ACHINESEANID%2Fdestination%3Ahttps%253A%252F%252Fsg.hotels.com%252Fho2798693088%252Fmercure-hida-takayama-gao-shan-ri-ben%252F\" target=\"_blank\">Hotels.com<\/a> | <a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chinesean.com\/affiliate\/clickBanner.do?wId=19406&amp;pId=18920&amp;targetURL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.awin1.com%2Fcread.php%3Fawinmid%3D18117%26awinaffid%3D227767%26clickref%3DWEBSITEURL%26clickref2%3DCHINESEANTXID%26ued%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.booking.com%252Fhotel%252Fjp%252Fmercure-hida-takayama.en-gb.html\" target=\"_blank\">Booking.com<\/a> | <a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/c.ga-net.com\/click?w=534419&amp;c=3178&amp;t=&amp;d=https%3A%2F%2Ftravel.rakuten.com%2Fsgp%2Fen-us%2Fhotel_info_item%2Fcnt_japan%2Fsub_gifu_prefecture%2Fcty_takayama_city%2F10123456913135%2F\" target=\"_blank\">Rakuten Travel<\/a> | <a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=kflIfrAf8hs&amp;offerid=946283&amp;RD_PARM1=https%253A%252F%252Ftravel.rakuten.co.jp%252FHOTEL%252F184407%252F184407.html--hybrid--https%253A%252F%252Ftravel.rakuten.co.jp%252FHOTEL%252F184407%252F184407.html&amp;subid=&amp;type=10&amp;tmpid=11045\" target=\"_blank\">Rakuten Travel<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Hotel and Spa Gift Takayama<\/strong><br \/>\n(Hotel and Spa Gift Takayama)<\/td>\n<td>A modern hotel opened in March 2023 with spacious and bright rooms. The top floor has a large public bath and provides free late-night snacks (ochazuke). The first floor has a shared office space, suitable for business travelers.<\/td>\n<td>About 280 m, about <strong>3\u20134 minutes<\/strong> on foot<\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.klook.com\/hotels\/detail\/1124248-hotel-and-spa-gift-takayama?aid=152\" target=\"_blank\">Klook<\/a> | <a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/c.ga-net.com\/click?w=534419&amp;c=2990&amp;t=&amp;d=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.agoda.com%2Fhotel-and-spa-gift-takayama%2Fhotel%2Ftakayama-jp.html\" target=\"_blank\">Agoda<\/a> | <a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/hotels\/takayama-hotel-detail-105260909\/hotel-and-spa-gift-takayama\/?Allianceid=3208723&amp;SID=6786615&amp;trip_sub1=&amp;trip_sub3=D17972684\" target=\"_blank\">Trip.com<\/a> | <a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chinesean.com\/affiliate\/clickBanner.do?wId=19406&amp;pId=11757&amp;targetURL=https%3A%2F%2Fprf.hn%2Fclick%2Fcamref%3A1100l8vyR%2Fpubref%3ACHINESEANTXID%2Far%3ACHINESEANID%2Fdestination%3Ahttps%253A%252F%252Fsg.hotels.com%252Fho2665467104%252Fhotel-and-spa-gift-takayama-gao-shan-ri-ben%252F\" target=\"_blank\">Hotels.com<\/a> | <a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chinesean.com\/affiliate\/clickBanner.do?wId=19406&amp;pId=18920&amp;targetURL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.awin1.com%2Fcread.php%3Fawinmid%3D18117%26awinaffid%3D227767%26clickref%3DWEBSITEURL%26clickref2%3DCHINESEANTXID%26ued%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.booking.com%252Fhotel%252Fjp%252Fand-spa-gift-takayama.en-gb.html\" target=\"_blank\">Booking.com<\/a> | <a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/c.ga-net.com\/click?w=534419&amp;c=3178&amp;t=&amp;d=https%3A%2F%2Ftravel.rakuten.com%2Fhkg%2Fzh-tw%2Fhotel_info_item%2Fcnt_japan%2Fsub_gifu_prefecture%2Fcty_takayama_city%2F10123456917030%2F\" target=\"_blank\">Rakuten Travel<\/a> | <a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=kflIfrAf8hs&amp;offerid=946283&amp;RD_PARM1=https%253A%252F%252Ftravel.rakuten.co.jp%252FHOTEL%252F184557%252F184557.html--hybrid--https%253A%252F%252Ftravel.rakuten.co.jp%252FHOTEL%252F184557%252F184557.html&amp;subid=&amp;type=10&amp;tmpid=11045\" target=\"_blank\">Rakuten Travel<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Hotel Around Takayama &#8211; Ascend Hotel Collection<\/strong><br \/>\n(Hotel Around Takayama &#8211; Ascend Hotel Collection)<\/td>\n<td>Opened in summer 2021, under the Ascend Collection brand of the U.S. Choice Hotels. It features a modern art design style, and the lobby has a wall introducing Takayama attractions. It has a hot spring large public bath and reservable private hot springs. Twin beds can be combined into an extra-large 2.4 m bed, and bicycle rental service is provided.<\/td>\n<td>About 350 m, about <strong>4\u20135 minutes<\/strong> on foot<\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.klook.com\/zh-HK\/hotels\/detail\/745754-hotel-around-takayama-an-ascend-collection-hotel\/?aid=152\" target=\"_blank\">Klook<\/a> | <a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/c.ga-net.com\/click?w=534419&amp;c=2990&amp;t=&amp;d=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.agoda.com%2Fh37458459%2Fhotel%2Ftakayama-jp.html\" target=\"_blank\">Agoda<\/a> | <a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/hotels\/takayama-hotel-detail-71635526\/hotel-around-takayama-ascend-hotel-collection\/?Allianceid=3208723&amp;SID=6786615&amp;trip_sub1=&amp;trip_sub3=D17972684\" target=\"_blank\">Trip.com<\/a> | <a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chinesean.com\/affiliate\/clickBanner.do?wId=19406&amp;pId=11757&amp;targetURL=https%3A%2F%2Fprf.hn%2Fclick%2Fcamref%3A1100l8vyR%2Fpubref%3ACHINESEANTXID%2Far%3ACHINESEANID%2Fdestination%3Ahttps%253A%252F%252Fsg.hotels.com%252Fho2046029440%252Fhotel-around-takayama-gao-shan-ri-ben%252F\" target=\"_blank\">Hotels.com<\/a> | <a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chinesean.com\/affiliate\/clickBanner.do?wId=19406&amp;pId=18920&amp;targetURL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.awin1.com%2Fcread.php%3Fawinmid%3D18117%26awinaffid%3D227767%26clickref%3DWEBSITEURL%26clickref2%3DCHINESEANTXID%26ued%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.booking.com%252Fhotel%252Fjp%252Faround-takayama.zh-cn.html\" target=\"_blank\">Booking.com<\/a> | <a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/c.ga-net.com\/click?w=534419&amp;c=3178&amp;t=&amp;d=https%3A%2F%2Ftravel.rakuten.com%2Fhkg%2Fzh-hk%2Fhotel_info_item%2Fcnt_japan%2Fsub_gifu_prefecture%2Fcty_takayama_city%2F10123456965062%2F\" target=\"_blank\">Rakuten Travel<\/a> | <a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=kflIfrAf8hs&amp;offerid=946283&amp;RD_PARM1=https%253A%252F%252Ftravel.rakuten.co.jp%252FHOTEL%252F182196%252F182196.html--hybrid--https%253A%252F%252Ftravel.rakuten.co.jp%252FHOTEL%252F182196%252F182196.html&amp;subid=&amp;type=10&amp;tmpid=11045\" target=\"_blank\">Rakuten Travel<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-34609\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Takayama_05.webp\" alt=\"Takayama city street\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-34608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Takayama_04.webp\" alt=\"Takayama city street\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-34617 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Takayama_13.webp\" alt=\"Takayama old town\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-34618 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Takayama_14.webp\" alt=\"Takayama city under snow\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-1545\"><aside class=\"page-ad-banner\" aria-label=\"Sponsored Advertisement\">\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6848854714985642\" data-ad-slot=\"5637008471\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"lightup\" class=\"h2heading\">How to book Shirakawa-go light-up day Gassho Village accommodation for 2027?<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>During the <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/eng\/shirakawago.html\" target=\"_blank\">Shirakawa-go light-up event<\/a> held from January to February every year, staying in Shirakawa-go is one way to obtain a ticket to the Tenshukaku Observation Deck. Because demand for Gassho Village accommodation during the light-up season is very high, Gassho Village guesthouses on light-up days cannot be booked in the usual way. Instead, booking eligibility is determined by the Shirakawa-go Tourist Association through a lottery.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"apply\" class=\"h3heading\">2027 light-up season Gassho Village guesthouse booking rules<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The guesthouse booking method during the 2027 light-up event is the same as the previous two years, using a lottery system. If you want to stay in a Shirakawa-go Gassho Village guesthouse on a 2027 light-up day, you need to first send an email to the Shirakawa-go Tourist Association to apply to participate in the lottery, and after winning, book a room in the accommodation reservation system on the Shirakawa-go Tourist Association website.<\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-box\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Method<\/strong>: <span class=\"color-purple\">Lottery system<\/span>; first apply for the lottery, then book after winning.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Process<\/strong>:\n<ol>\n<li>During the lottery application period, send an email to the Shirakawa-go Tourist Association to apply to participate in the lottery.<\/li>\n<li>After winning, use the designated link to book a room in the accommodation reservation system on the Shirakawa-go Tourist Association website.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Application period<\/strong>: <span class=\"color-brown\">October 1, 2026, 13:00\u2013October 31, 23:59<\/span> (Japan time)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Application email<\/strong>: <span class=\"color-blue\">luroom@shirakawa-go.gr.jp<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Winning notification<\/strong>: Lottery results will be notified by email from November 10, 2026 (those who do not win will not be notified)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Booking time<\/strong>: Booking must be completed before the deadline specified in the notification email.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Official announcement<\/strong>: <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/shirakawa-go.gr.jp\/en\/events\/145\/\" target=\"_blank\">Shirakawa-go Tourist Association 41st (2027) Shirakawa-go Light-Up Event Accommodation Lottery Application Announcement<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"info\" class=\"h3heading\">What information needs to be submitted in the email to apply for the light-up day accommodation lottery?<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The subject of the application email needs to include the accommodation date and the guesthouse or inn name, for example &#8220;<span class=\"color-green\">\u5bbf\u6cca\u62bd\u9078\u5fdc\u52df\uff1a1\u670811\u65e5 \u5e78\u30a8\u9580<\/span>&#8220;. In addition, the body of the email needs to include the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Name of the accommodation representative (<span class=\"color-green\">\u304a\u540d\u524d<\/span>);<\/li>\n<li>Telephone number (<span class=\"color-green\">\u96fb\u8a71\u756a\u53f7<\/span>) [overseas phone numbers are acceptable];<\/li>\n<li>Email address (<span class=\"color-green\">\u9023\u7d61\u5148e\u30e1\u30fc\u30eb\u30a2\u30c9\u30ec\u30b9<\/span>);<\/li>\n<li>Check-in date (<span class=\"color-green\">\u3054\u5e0c\u671b\u306e\u5bbf\u6cca\u65e5<\/span>);<\/li>\n<li>Desired guesthouse or inn (<span class=\"color-green\">\u3054\u5e0c\u671b\u306e\u304a\u5bbf\u540d<\/span>);<\/li>\n<li>Room type (<span class=\"color-green\">\u90e8\u5c4b\u30bf\u30a4\u30d7<\/span>);<\/li>\n<li>Number of guests (<span class=\"color-green\">\u4eba\u6570<\/span>) [if there are children, their ages must be noted].<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Below is an example of the email content:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-42650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Shirakawago-lightup-2024-accommodationapply.webp\" alt=\"Shirakawa-go accommodation\" width=\"380\" height=\"235\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-card\">\u26a0 <strong>Note<\/strong>:<br \/>\n\u203b Each person may submit only one application, including applying for only one light-up day accommodation and one guesthouse or inn. Of course, if you have more than one person staying, you can use different email addresses and applicant names to submit multiple applications. (\ud83d\udca1 Emails can also be written in Chinese or English; they do not have to be in Japanese.)<br \/>\n\u203b After the Shirakawa-go Tourist Association receives the email, it will not reply to confirm that your application email has been received. You can only wait until after November 10 to see whether there is a winning notification. If you are lucky enough to win, the winning notification email will contain a booking link. After clicking the link, you will be redirected to the accommodation reservation system on the Shirakawa-go Tourist Association website to book. For the booking process, please refer to the &#8220;Booking&#8221; section in the &#8220;Complete tutorial for booking Gassho Village guesthouses on the Shirakawa-go Tourist Association website&#8221; below.<br \/>\n\u203b Winners need to complete the reservation and payment within the specified deadline, otherwise their eligibility will be cancelled. The Shirakawa-go Tourist Association will announce on the website at <span class=\"color-green\">13:00 on November 26 (Japan time)<\/span> the guesthouse information for rooms still available because winners did not complete their reservations. At that time, they will be opened to everyone on a <span class=\"color-green\">first-come, first-served<\/span> basis, so if you do not win, you can pay attention to the Tourist Association website announcement at this time.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"lodging\" class=\"h3heading\">Which guesthouses and inns accept reservations during the 2027 Shirakawa-go light-up period?<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>During the 2027 Shirakawa-go light-up period, only <strong>10<\/strong> guesthouses or inns accept reservations. Below is the information for the guesthouses and inns that can be booked on each light-up day. Among them, Kidoya, Koemon, and Kanjya are not open on January 24, while the remaining 7 can be booked on all four light-up days.<\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-card\">\u26a0 <span class=\"color-green\">Solo travelers<\/span>: Bunroku, Kidoya, Koemon, Kanjya, Sumiresou, and Shirakawago no Yu can accept one person; the other 4 require a minimum of 2 people per guest room.<br \/>\n\u26a0 <span class=\"color-green\">Families<\/span>: Bunroku, Kidoya, Koemon, and Sumiresou do not accept children; the other 6 can, but may only allow certain room types.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th width=\"23%\">Accommodation facility<\/th>\n<th width=\"12%\">Type<\/th>\n<th width=\"15%\">Meals<\/th>\n<th width=\"20%\">Cost per adult<\/th>\n<th width=\"8%\">Area<\/th>\n<th width=\"22%\">Notes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hisamatsu<\/td>\n<td>Gassho guesthouse<\/td>\n<td>Dinner\/Breakfast<\/td>\n<td>\u00a545,625 (4 guests) \/ \u00a537,100 (5 guests)<\/td>\n<td>Ogimachi<\/td>\n<td>Whole building rental<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bunroku<\/td>\n<td>Gassho guesthouse<\/td>\n<td>Breakfast<\/td>\n<td>\u00a525,000 (6 tatami) \/ \u00a519,500 (8 tatami)<\/td>\n<td>Ogimachi<\/td>\n<td>Does not accept children, no parking<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kidoya<\/td>\n<td>Gassho guesthouse<\/td>\n<td>Dinner\/Breakfast<\/td>\n<td>\u00a525,000<\/td>\n<td>Ogimachi<\/td>\n<td>Does not accept children, closed on January 24<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Koemon<\/td>\n<td>Gassho guesthouse<\/td>\n<td>Dinner\/Breakfast<\/td>\n<td>\u00a536,000<\/td>\n<td>Ogimachi<\/td>\n<td>Does not accept children, closed on January 24<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kanjya<\/td>\n<td>Gassho guesthouse<\/td>\n<td>Breakfast<\/td>\n<td>\u00a530,500<\/td>\n<td>Ogimachi<\/td>\n<td>Closed on January 24<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sumiresou<\/td>\n<td>Inn<\/td>\n<td>Dinner\/Breakfast<\/td>\n<td>\u00a522,800\u2013\u00a525,000<\/td>\n<td>Hatogaya<\/td>\n<td>Does not accept children<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Yuinosho<\/td>\n<td>Hot spring inn<\/td>\n<td>Dinner\/Breakfast<\/td>\n<td>\u00a552,500<\/td>\n<td>Iijima<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Yunosato<\/td>\n<td>Hot spring inn<\/td>\n<td>Dinner\/Breakfast<\/td>\n<td>\u00a536,000<\/td>\n<td>Hirase<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hirase Onsen Guesthouse<\/td>\n<td>Guesthouse<\/td>\n<td>None<\/td>\n<td>\u00a5138,000\u2013\u00a5150,000<\/td>\n<td>Hirase<\/td>\n<td>Whole building rental<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Shirakawago no Yu<\/td>\n<td>Hot spring inn<\/td>\n<td>Dinner\/Breakfast<\/td>\n<td>\u00a536,660\u2013\u00a555,360<\/td>\n<td>Ogimachi<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Accommodation fees are calculated per person and include 1 night&#8217;s stay, breakfast and dinner (if any), a Shirakawa-go light-up admission ticket, and a Tenshukaku Observation Deck admission ticket.<br \/>\n\ud83d\udca1 For detailed information, please refer to the list in the official announcement:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83d\udd17 <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/shirakawa-go.gr.jp\/datas\/files\/2026\/09\/20\/ea8c41b6c5762a711497d03118de5fc7afccae8f.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">January 11 accommodation facility list<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udd17 <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/shirakawa-go.gr.jp\/datas\/files\/2026\/09\/20\/7a9ae5c581d635f0f7f9cad384dc071c83d80b89.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">January 17 accommodation facility list<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udd17 <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/shirakawa-go.gr.jp\/datas\/files\/2026\/09\/20\/1bb61278e19b8701a285f0e7e72dd6e96641ead2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">January 24 accommodation facility list<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udd17 <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/shirakawa-go.gr.jp\/datas\/files\/2026\/09\/20\/11b00f33f83d11040ea56ab9d3c61333df9542dd.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">January 31 accommodation facility list<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Cancellation policy:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Free cancellation up to 15 days before the check-in date<\/li>\n<li>Cancellations from 7 to 15 days before the check-in date require a 20% cancellation fee<\/li>\n<li>Cancellations within 7 days of the check-in date require a 50% cancellation fee<\/li>\n<li>Cancellations on the check-in date require a 100% cancellation fee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-1576\"><aside class=\"page-ad-banner\" aria-label=\"Sponsored Advertisement\">\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><small>AD\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/small><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/c.ga-net.com\/click?w=534419&amp;c=3178&amp;d=https%3A%2F%2Ftravel.rakuten.com%2Fcontents%2Fusa%2Fen-us%2Fcampaign%2Frakutenspecial%2F\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/img.travelclassroom.net\/image\/rakuten-travel-en-5+10-850x189.webp\" alt=\"Ad-Banner\" width=\"850\" height=\"189\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"reservation\" class=\"h2heading\">Complete tutorial for booking Gassho Village guesthouses on the Shirakawa-go Tourist Association website<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Shirakawa-go guesthouses and inns can generally be booked through the following three channels:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The guesthouse or inn&#8217;s official website;<\/li>\n<li>The Shirakawa-go Tourist Association website;<\/li>\n<li>Booking websites.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>However, many guesthouses in Gassho Village are very small in scale, with only 3\u20135 guest rooms, so most guesthouses do not set up their own websites, and many do not cooperate with booking websites. If you want to book these guesthouses, you can only do so through the <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/shirakawa-go.gr.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\">Shirakawa-go Tourist Association website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the Japanese version, the Shirakawa-go Tourist Association website also has a <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/shirakawa-go.gr.jp\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\">Chinese version<\/a> and an <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/shirakawa-go.gr.jp\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\">English version<\/a>. Starting this year, the accommodation reservation system on the website can be used in English in addition to Japanese.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Below we introduce how to use the English and Japanese versions of the accommodation reservation system on the Shirakawa-go Tourist Association website to book Shirakawa-go guesthouse and inn accommodation.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-card\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <span class=\"color-maroon\">Tip<\/span>: Outside light-up days, most Shirakawa-go guesthouses, inns, and hotels can be booked through hotel booking platforms, such as <a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/rakuten\/mainpage\" target=\"_blank\">Rakuten Travel Japan<\/a> and <a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/links\/agoda\" target=\"_blank\">Agoda<\/a>. Sometimes accommodation on certain dates can only be booked on the Shirakawa-go Tourist Association website, but there are also dates when rooms can only be booked on booking websites and cannot be booked on the Shirakawa-go Tourist Association website, so when booking, be sure to check both sides.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/deeplink?id=kflIfrAf8hs&amp;mid=2902&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Ftravel.rakuten.co.jp%2Fyado%2Fgifu%2Fshirakawago.html\" target=\"_blank\">Shirakawa-go guesthouses, inns, and hotels that can be booked through Rakuten Travel Japan<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/c.ga-net.com\/click?w=534419&amp;c=2990&amp;t=&amp;d=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.agoda.com%2Fcity%2Fshirakawago-jp.html\" target=\"_blank\">Shirakawa-go guesthouses, inns, and hotels that can be booked through Agoda<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"search\" class=\"h3heading\">Search for guesthouses and inns with available rooms<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>There are three ways to search for available rooms in Shirakawa-go guesthouses and inns:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Method 1 (applicable to English and Japanese versions): Set conditions such as accommodation date and number of guests in the search bar to search for all guesthouses and inns that meet the conditions and have available rooms;<\/li>\n<li>Method 2 (applicable to English and Japanese versions): View the availability status of all guesthouses and inns on each day displayed in calendar form, then select a guesthouse or inn with available rooms to book;<\/li>\n<li>Method 3 (only applicable to the Japanese version): Go directly to the page of the guesthouse or inn you want to stay at on the Shirakawa-go Tourist Association website, then set conditions such as accommodation date and number of guests to search whether that guesthouse or inn has available rooms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"custom-card\"><span class=\"color-purple\">Note<\/span>: If you have participated in the Shirakawa-go accommodation lottery application for a light-up day, after winning you should receive a booking link. After clicking the link, it should jump directly to the booking page of the accommodation facility you applied for, and there is no need to search by yourself.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"h4heading\">Method 1: Search for all guesthouses and inns with available rooms (applicable to English and Japanese versions)<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you want to know which guesthouses and inns have available rooms on a certain day, you can set the accommodation date, number of guests, number of nights, number of rooms, and other information in the accommodation search bar in the middle of the Shirakawa-go Tourist Association website homepage to search for guesthouses and inns that meet the conditions and have available rooms. (<strong class=\"color-green\">Note<\/strong>: You can also click &#8220;Lodging search&#8221; in the upper right corner of the page to enter the search page and set conditions to search.)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46040\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shirakawa-stay-01.webp\" alt=\"Searching for Gassho Village guesthouses and inns with available rooms on the Shirakawa-go Tourist Association website\" width=\"620\" height=\"1160\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"h4heading\">Method 2: Check the availability status of guesthouses and inns from the calendar (applicable to English and Japanese versions)<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you want to know on which days all guesthouses and inns (or a certain guesthouse or inn) have available rooms, you can click &#8220;<span class=\"color-brown\">Room availability calendar<\/span>&#8221; to the right of the accommodation search bar to display the daily availability status. Days with available rooms are shown with \u25cb and \u25b3, while days with no available rooms are shown with \u00d7.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46041\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shirakawa-stay-02.webp\" alt=\"Checking the availability status of Gassho Village guesthouses and inns from the accommodation calendar on the Shirakawa-go Tourist Association website\" width=\"620\" height=\"442\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"h4heading\">Method 3: Go directly to the webpage of the guesthouse or inn you want to stay at and search (only applicable to the Japanese version)<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>1. Enter the <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/shirakawa-go.gr.jp\/stay\/\" target=\"_blank\">Japanese accommodation reservation page on the Shirakawa-go Tourist Association website<\/a>, then click the guesthouse or inn you want to stay at and book from the list of guesthouses and inns on the page.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-41068 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shirakawa-stay_01.webp\" alt=\"Shirakawa-go Tourist Association website accommodation reservation system\" width=\"620\" height=\"198\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-41069 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shirakawa-stay_02.webp\" alt=\"Shirakawa-go guesthouse list\" width=\"620\" height=\"514\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Tips: If you want to narrow the search scope, you can first set the area (\u30a8\u30ea\u30a2) and category (\u30ab\u30c6\u30b4\u30ea) to filter.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-41070 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shirakawa-stay_03.webp\" alt=\"Searching Shirakawa-go accommodation\" width=\"620\" height=\"260\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>2. After entering the guesthouse or inn page, you will see information about this guesthouse or inn. Scroll the page near the bottom, and below the Google map you will see the &#8220;<span class=\"color-brown\">\u3053\u306e\u5bbf\u3092\u4e88\u7d04\u3059\u308b<\/span>&#8221; button. If the &#8220;\u3053\u306e\u5bbf\u3092\u4e88\u7d04\u3059\u308b&#8221; button is not displayed, it means this guesthouse or inn cannot be booked through the Shirakawa-go Tourist Association website. (<strong class=\"color-green\">Note<\/strong>: Although the Chinese and English versions also have guesthouse and inn pages, there is no booking button on the pages.)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-41071 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shirakawa-stay_04.webp\" alt=\"Shirakawa-go guesthouse information\" width=\"620\" height=\"304\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-41072 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shirakawa-stay_05.webp\" alt=\"Shirakawa-go Gassho Village guesthouse information\" width=\"620\" height=\"647\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-41073 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shirakawa-stay_06.webp\" alt=\"Booking Shirakawa-go accommodation\" width=\"620\" height=\"322\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>3. After clicking the &#8220;<span class=\"color-brown\">\u3053\u306e\u5bbf\u3092\u4e88\u7d04\u3059\u308b<\/span>&#8221; button to enter the accommodation reservation system, set the accommodation date, number of guests, number of nights, number of rooms, number of children, and other information, then click the &#8220;<span class=\"color-brown\">\u3053\u306e\u6761\u4ef6\u3067\u7a7a\u5ba4\u72b6\u6cc1\u3092\u8868\u793a<\/span>&#8221; button to search for guest rooms that meet the conditions. If there are available rooms, they will be marked with a \u25cb symbol and the accommodation fee will be displayed (<strong class=\"color-green\">Note<\/strong>: The displayed amount is the cost per person).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-41074 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shirakawa-stay_07.webp\" alt=\"Booking Gassho Village accommodation\" width=\"620\" height=\"961\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-1659\"><aside class=\"page-ad-banner\" aria-label=\"Sponsored Advertisement\">\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><small>AD\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/small><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/rakuten\/summersale\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/img.travelclassroom.net\/image\/rakuten-summersale-2027.webp\" alt=\"AD\" width=\"985\" height=\"254\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"booking\" class=\"h3heading\">Booking<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Below we explain separately the booking process using the English and Japanese versions of the accommodation reservation system on the Shirakawa-go Tourist Association website.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"h4heading\">1. English version booking process<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u3010Step 1\u3011After finding a guesthouse or inn with available rooms that you want to book using the above methods, click the link on the accommodation name (Method 2) or the link on the accommodation date (Method 3) to enter the accommodation plan page. After reading all the information carefully, click the link on the accommodation date at the bottom of the page to enter the booking process.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46042\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shirakawa-stay-03.webp\" alt=\"Booking a Gassho Village guesthouse through the English version of the Shirakawa-go Tourist Association website\" width=\"620\" height=\"171\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u3010Step 2\u3011Enter all information, including Check-in Time, Number of guest (male, female, and children per room), Name of reservation, Telephone number [overseas phone numbers can be entered], Address [overseas addresses can be entered], E-mail address, Method of transportation, Age of guests, etc. Other non-essential items can be left blank. After completing, click the &#8220;To confirmation screen&#8221; button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46043\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shirakawa-stay-04.webp\" alt=\"Entering booking information\" width=\"620\" height=\"1592\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u3010Step 3\u3011Check whether all entered information is correct. After confirming, click the &#8220;<span class=\"color-brown\">Next<\/span>&#8221; button to proceed to payment.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46044\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shirakawa-stay-05.webp\" alt=\"Confirming whether the booking information is correct\" width=\"620\" height=\"1354\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u3010Step 4\u3011Enter the credit card information used for payment, including Name on your card, Credit Card Number, and Expiry Date, then click the &#8220;<span class=\"color-brown\">Submit<\/span>&#8221; button to make payment.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46045\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shirakawa-stay-06.webp\" alt=\"Paying the Gassho Village guesthouse booking fee\" width=\"620\" height=\"546\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>After payment is completed, the reservation is complete. The system will send a confirmation email to the email address you entered. You can present this document at check-in.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-card\">\ud83d\udca1 <span class=\"color-maroon\">Tip<\/span>: If you want to reduce the operation time when booking and speed up the booking process, you can first complete member registration, then log in directly to your member account when formally booking. In this way, the system will automatically fill in information such as name, telephone, address, and email, reducing the time needed to enter information. There is no separate member registration page on the Shirakawa-go Tourist Association website. Member registration can only be done during the booking process. However, even if the booking has not completed payment, as long as Step 3 above is completed, member registration is already complete. Therefore, before formally booking, you can first go through the booking process once but not make payment.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"h4heading\">2. Japanese version booking process<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u3010Step 1\u3011After finding a guesthouse or inn with available rooms that you want to book, click the link on the accommodation date to enter the booking process.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-41077 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shirakawa-stay_08.webp\" alt=\"Gassho Village accommodation booking system\" width=\"620\" height=\"250\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u3010Step 2\u3011Enter all information, including Check-in time (<span class=\"color-brown\">\u30c1\u30a7\u30c3\u30af\u30a4\u30f3\u6642\u523b<\/span>), number of male, female, and child guests per room (<span class=\"color-brown\">\u4eba\u6570<\/span>), name of one representative guest (<span class=\"color-brown\">\u4ee3\u8868\u8005\u6c0f\u540d<\/span>), phonetic reading of the representative guest&#8217;s name (<span class=\"color-brown\">\u8aad\u307f\u304c\u306a<\/span>) [you can enter the English name], telephone number [overseas phone numbers can be entered] (<span class=\"color-brown\">\u96fb\u8a71\u756a\u53f7<\/span>), postal code [for overseas, you can enter 000-0000] (<span class=\"color-brown\">\u90f5\u4fbf\u756a\u53f7<\/span>), address [overseas addresses can be entered] (<span class=\"color-brown\">\u4f4f\u6240<\/span>), email address (<span class=\"color-brown\">E\u30e1\u30fc\u30eb\u30a2\u30c9\u30ec\u30b9<\/span>), method of transportation to Shirakawa-go (<span class=\"color-brown\">\u4ea4\u901a\u624b\u6bb5<\/span>), age group of guests (<span class=\"color-brown\">\u5bbf\u6cca\u8005\u306e\u5e74\u4ee3<\/span>), etc. Other non-essential items can be left blank.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-41078 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shirakawa-stay_09.webp\" alt=\"Confirming the booking of Gassho Village accommodation\" width=\"620\" height=\"1610\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Note: If you are vegetarian, you can check <span class=\"color-brown\">\u30d9\u30b8\u30bf\u30ea\u30a2\u30f3\u3067\u3059<\/span>. If you have allergies to certain ingredients, you can fill them in the <span class=\"color-brown\">\u30a2\u30ec\u30eb\u30ae\u30fc\u98df\u6750<\/span> field.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Check &#8220;<span class=\"color-brown\">\u4e0a\u8a18\u300c\uff08\u4e00\u793e\uff09\u767d\u5ddd\u90f7\u89b3\u5149\u5354\u4f1a\u3000\u5229\u7528\u898f\u7d04\u300d\u306b\u540c\u610f\u3057\u307e\u3059\u3002<\/span>&#8221; to indicate agreement to the website&#8217;s terms of use, then click the &#8220;<span class=\"color-brown\">\u78ba\u8a8d\u753b\u9762\u3078<\/span>&#8221; button. (Note: If you want to register as a Shirakawa-go Tourist Association member, you can check &#8220;<span class=\"color-brown\">\u5e0c\u671b\u3059\u308b<\/span>&#8221; in the member registration section, then set a login password.)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-41079 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shirakawa-stay_10.webp\" alt=\"Confirming the booking of Shirakawa-go accommodation\" width=\"620\" height=\"423\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u3010Step 3\u3011Check whether all entered information is correct. After confirming, click the &#8220;<span class=\"color-brown\">\u6b21\u3078<\/span>&#8221; button to proceed to payment.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-41080 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shirakawa-stay_11.webp\" alt=\"Staying at a Shirakawa-go guesthouse\" width=\"620\" height=\"1350\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u3010Step 4\u3011Enter the credit card information used for payment, including cardholder name (<span class=\"color-brown\">\u30ab\u30fc\u30c9\u540d\u7fa9<\/span>), card number (<span class=\"color-brown\">\u30ab\u30fc\u30c9\u756a\u53f7) and expiry date (\u30ab\u30fc\u30c9\u6709\u52b9\u671f\u9650<\/span>), then click the &#8220;<span class=\"color-brown\">\u304a\u7533\u3057\u8fbc\u307f\u5185\u5bb9\u78ba\u8a8d<\/span>&#8221; button to make payment.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-41081 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shirakawa-stay_12.webp\" alt=\"Shirakawa-go Gassho Village accommodation reservation system\" width=\"620\" height=\"492\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>After payment is completed, the reservation is complete. The system will send a confirmation email to the email address you entered. You can present this document at check-in.<\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-card\">\ud83d\udca1 <span class=\"color-maroon\">Tip<\/span>: If you want to reduce the operation time when booking and speed up the booking process, you can first complete member registration, then log in directly to your member account when formally booking. In this way, the system will automatically fill in information such as name, telephone, address, and email, reducing the time needed to enter information. There is no separate member registration page on the Shirakawa-go Tourist Association website. Member registration can only be done during the booking process. However, even if the booking has not completed payment, as long as Step 4 above is completed, member registration is already complete. Therefore, before formally booking, you can first go through the booking process once but not make payment.<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-41082 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shirakawa-stay_17.webp\" alt=\"Gassho Village guesthouse with two meals\" width=\"620\" height=\"283\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-2249\"><aside class=\"page-ad-banner\" aria-label=\"Sponsored Advertisement\">\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><small>AD\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/small><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/campaign-highway.tocoo.jp\/en?asp_id=1042\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/img.travelclassroom.net\/image\/tocoo-etc-promo-en-850x259.webp\" alt=\"AD\" width=\"850\" height=\"259\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"cancel\" class=\"h3heading\">Cancellation<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you want to cancel a reservation, you can follow the steps below, but note that when booking on the Shirakawa-go Tourist Association website, cancellation is generally free only if made 15 days before the check-in date, which is stricter than booking platforms where free cancellation is generally possible 7 days or even 3 days before.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"h4heading\">1. English version cancellation procedure<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u3010Step 1\u3011Click &#8220;<span class=\"color-brown\">Room availability calendar<\/span>&#8221; to the right of the accommodation search bar on the Chinese version homepage. After entering the page showing each guesthouse&#8217;s availability in calendar form, click the name of the guesthouse whose reservation you want to cancel to enter that guesthouse&#8217;s booking page, then click &#8220;<span class=\"color-brown\">Reserve Cancellation<\/span>&#8221; at the top of the page.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46046\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shirakawa-stay-07.webp\" alt=\"Cancelling a Shirakawa-go Gassho Village guesthouse reservation\" width=\"620\" height=\"263\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u3010Step 2\u3011After entering the cancellation page, fill in the reservation number shown in the confirmation email you received and the email address used when booking, then click the &#8220;<span class=\"color-brown\">To cancellation procedure<\/span>&#8221; button to log in to the reservation record and cancel.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"h4heading\">2. Japanese version cancellation procedure<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u3010Step 1\u3011First enter the Japanese page of the guesthouse or inn you booked on the Shirakawa-go Tourist Association website, then click the &#8220;<span class=\"color-brown\">\u3053\u306e\u5bbf\u3092\u4e88\u7d04\u3059\u308b<\/span>&#8221; button at the bottom of the page to enter the accommodation reservation page, then click the &#8220;<span class=\"color-brown\">\u4e88\u7d04\u306e\u30ad\u30e3\u30f3\u30bb\u30eb<\/span>&#8221; button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-41083 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shirakawa-stay_15.webp\" alt=\"Cancelling a Gassho Village accommodation reservation\" width=\"620\" height=\"278\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u3010Step 2\u3011After entering the cancellation page, fill in the reservation number shown in the confirmation email you received and the email address used when booking, then click the &#8220;<span class=\"color-brown\">\u30ad\u30e3\u30f3\u30bb\u30eb\u624b\u7d9a\u304d<\/span>&#8221; button to log in to the reservation record and cancel.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-41084 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelclassroom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shirakawa-stay_16.webp\" alt=\"Cancelling a Shirakawa-go guesthouse reservation\" width=\"620\" height=\"327\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"faq\" class=\"h3heading\">Shirakawa-go Gassho Village accommodation FAQ<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q1: Where is Shirakawa-go Gassho Village accommodation mainly distributed? How should different needs choose?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Shirakawa-go accommodation is mainly distributed in Ogimachi (22), Hatogaya (7), Iijima (2), Magari (1), and Hirase (8).<\/li>\n<li>If your travel goal is to join the light-up season or experience a traditional Gassho-style guesthouse, it is recommended to choose &#8220;Ogimachi&#8221; (center of the scenic area) or &#8220;Hatogaya&#8221; (reachable on foot to the scenic area) first.<\/li>\n<li>If you are self-driving outside the light-up period or seeking a high-quality hot spring, you can choose &#8220;Iijima&#8221; (such as Oyado Yuinosho) or the &#8220;Hirase&#8221; hot spring area about 13 km from Gassho Village.<\/li>\n<li>If you are not self-driving outside the light-up period and there are no rooms in the village, you can also consider staying in a Takayama city hotel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Q2: What rules and notes must be followed when staying in a traditional Gassho-style guesthouse?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Because Gassho-style materials are flammable, smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the village.<\/li>\n<li>Most guesthouses do not allow stays of more than 1 consecutive night.<\/li>\n<li>Many traditional guesthouses do not accept children.<\/li>\n<li>Check-out time is quite early, generally before 09:00 to 10:00 in the morning.<\/li>\n<li>Most traditional guesthouses do not have private bathrooms and toilets, and public baths\/toilets must be used.<\/li>\n<li>For safety reasons, walking around the village after 22:00 is generally prohibited.<\/li>\n<li>In winter (January\u2013February), due to snow accumulation, many guesthouses close their parking lots, and vehicles cannot stay overnight in the village.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Q3: How do you book Gassho Village accommodation during the light-up season (January\u2013February)?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>During the light-up period, Gassho Village guesthouses use a &#8220;lottery system&#8221; for booking.<\/li>\n<li>Applicants must send an email to the designated mailbox of the Shirakawa-go Tourist Association (luroom@shirakawa-go.gr.jp) within the specified period (for example, the application period for the 2027 light-up season is October 1 to October 31, 2026).<\/li>\n<li>Winners will receive email notification from November 10 and need to click the link in the email to complete booking and payment on the Tourist Association system.<\/li>\n<li>Remaining rooms released by those who did not win or by winners who did not complete booking will be opened for booking on the Tourist Association official website in late November on a &#8220;first-come, first-served&#8221; basis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Q4: What are the main channels for booking Shirakawa-go Gassho Village guesthouses?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Guesthouse and inn official websites.<\/li>\n<li>The Shirakawa-go Tourist Association website (many small traditional guesthouses in the village with only 3\u20135 rooms can only be booked through this channel).<\/li>\n<li>Large booking platforms (such as Agoda and Rakuten Travel Japan, applicable to some larger inns or dates outside the light-up season).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Q5: After booking on the Shirakawa-go Tourist Association website, what are the cancellation rules?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>When booking through the Shirakawa-go Tourist Association website, cancellation is generally free only if made 15 days before the check-in date, which is stricter than general booking platforms.<\/li>\n<li>To cancel, enter the reservation page of that guesthouse on the Tourist Association website, click &#8220;Reserve Cancellation&#8221; 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Based on factors such as facilities, location, and price of each guesthouse and inn, this article compiles a detailed Shirakawa-go accommodation recommendation for everyone, introduces the method of booking Gassho Village guesthouses, and shares a complete guide to applying for the Gassho Village accommodation lottery during the Shirakawa-go light-up season from January to February every year. &nbsp; Although there are more than 40 guesthouses and inns in Shirakawa-go, because most guesthouses are small in scale and<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2177,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[30],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2176","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-japan-travel"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>\u30102026 Shirakawa-go Accommodation Recommendations\u301110 Village Guesthouses \/ Light-Up Season Lottery Tutorial \/ Takayama Accommodation Alternatives - The TravelClassroom<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"There are more than 40 guesthouses, inns, and hotels in Shirakawa-go&#039;s Gassho Village, most of which can be booked through the accommodation reservation system on the Shirakawa-go Tourist Association website. 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