Shirakaba offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Free bike rentals and a terrace are other highlights.
Languages
English, German, Japanese
At a glance
Hotel size
13 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Up to 2 children (3 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free uncovered on-site self-parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–9:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
What to do
Ski passes
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Skiing nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Free bike hire
Ski equipment hire
Ski storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Television in common areas
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Slippers
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Spa
Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Fees & policies
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility
Policies
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities.
Also known as
Shirakaba Inn Nozawaonsen
Shirakaba Nozawaonsen
Shirakaba Hotel
Shirakaba Nozawaonsen
Shirakaba Hotel Nozawaonsen
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Shirakaba?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Shirakaba?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Shirakaba?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Shirakaba and nearby?
Have fun with on-site winter activities such as skiing.
Are there restaurants at or near Shirakaba?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Shirakaba like?
Shirakaba is a short 13-minute walk from Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort and 13 minutes' walk from Japan Ski Museum.
Shirakaba Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
14 February 2024
We loved our 4 day stay here. Great location next to the main street in Nozawa.
Andrew
Andrew, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 December 2023
Jane
Jane, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 December 2021
Just an amazing Nozawa retreat
OVERALL: stay there! Highly recommend
Stayed there in summer 2021
INTERIOR: beautiful, modern Japanese, simple, calming, relaxing - nice modern Japanese style bedroom and sitting room with beautiful furnishings and great tea; bathrooms spacious and very modern
CLEANLINESS: perfect, all spotless
LOCATION: right in the middle of the village
FOOD: went to their restaurant for dinner, everything was delicious - modern JP-international, with fantastic bread ‘Sam’s bread’ from a local baker
Markus
Markus, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
13 February 2020
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 December 2019
Spacious, clean and well-equipped room. Excellent restaurant and food. Very pleasant and helpful staff. Very nice ryokan overall. Pity it doesn’t have its own onsen.
YK
YK, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
12 March 2019
Verified traveller
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 December 2018
The apartment was comfortable and spotlessly clean. Waka the girl who works there at breakfast was exceptionally kind and accommodating with one person's allergies and some late arrivals. She was brilliant!! It's not cheap but seems everything in Nozawa quite pricey.