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TOYOTA Shirakawa-Go Eco-Institute

2.5 star property
Hotel in Shirakawa with free breakfast and a restaurant

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TOYOTA Shirakawa-Go Eco-Institute, near the historic village, offers a quiet nature getaway. Guests enjoy a breakfast buffet, explore gardens, or soak in hot springs. Amenities include high-speed WiFi, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Washer/dryer
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Free bottled water
Air conditioning
Heating
Washer/dryer
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Basic Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Washer/dryer
Blackout drapes/curtains
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Air conditioning
Heating
Washer/dryer
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Quadruple Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Washer/dryer
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Free bottled water
Air conditioning
Heating
Washer/dryer
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Family Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Washer/dryer
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Free bottled water
Air conditioning
Heating
Washer/dryer
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

About the neighborhood

Map
223 Magari, Shirakawa, Gifu, 501-5620

What's nearby

  • Open-air Museum Shirakawa-go - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Shirakawago Gasshozukuri Homurajin Museum - 5 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Shirakawago Historic Village - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Kanda house - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Shirakawa Hachiman Shrine Festival Hall - 6 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Jōhana Station - 40 min drive
  • Komatsu Airport (KMQ) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪いろり - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪心花洞 - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪ふるさと味処 結の郷 - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪お休み処 合掌 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪お食事処 けやき - ‬7 min drive

About this property

TOYOTA Shirakawa-Go Eco-Institute

Hotel near Shirakawago Historic Village
Consider a stay at TOYOTA Shirakawa-Go Eco-Institute and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, shopping on site, and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot springs. The on-site restaurant, La Rivière Blanche, offers breakfast, dinner, and kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a fireplace in the lobby.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Hot springs on site, an electric car charging station, and a water dispenser
  • A vending machine, free newspapers, and wedding services
Room features
All guestrooms at TOYOTA Shirakawa-Go Eco-Institute offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Changing tables, highchairs, and children's slippers
  • Toilets with electronic bidets, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste
  • 24-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, children's dinnerware, and children's books

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • La Rivière Blanche

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot spring
  • Shopping
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • Changing table
  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • High chair
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Stroller

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

Spa

  • Hot spring
  • Hot springs open from 3:00 PM - midnight

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Children's slippers
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Hot springs access available from 3:00 PM to midnight
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

Property is also known as

TOYOTA Shirakawa-Go Eco-Institute Hotel
TOYOTA Shirakawa-Go Eco-Institute Shirakawa
TOYOTA Shirakawa-Go Eco-Institute Hotel Shirakawa

Frequently asked questions

Is TOYOTA Shirakawa-Go Eco-Institute pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at TOYOTA Shirakawa-Go Eco-Institute?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at TOYOTA Shirakawa-Go Eco-Institute?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at TOYOTA Shirakawa-Go Eco-Institute?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is TOYOTA Shirakawa-Go Eco-Institute located?

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Hakusan National Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Shirakawago Historic Village and Open-air Museum Shirakawa-go. Shirakawago Gasshozukuri Homurajin Museum and Wada Ke are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

TOYOTA Shirakawa-Go Eco-Institute Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xifan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location surround by forest.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

LUIS

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Espectacular!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

RUELAN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome hotel
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was amazing. The hospitality that we received made us feel welcome and comfortable. The staff communicated with us regarding dinner, and even though we arrived late to the hotel, they did their best to accommodate us. The hotel is located above Shirakawa-Go and you truly feel the nature as you are completely away from touristic locations. The wooden interior provides a rural charm that relaxes you. The onsen ,which is located outside, is perfect to relax from your travels. You only hear the nature and it allows you to connect with the location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the hotel for one night, as we needed a place to stay while visiting Shirakawa. It was much nicer than we expected. We were at the hotel at the end of April, which I think is off-season, so the hotel was quite empty. I assume it is much busier during the touristic seasons, with more opportunities to enjoy the surrounding nature and the activities offered by the resort. We did use the onsen, and it was very nice. We also liked the included dinner. The hotel provides a shuttle, but we didn't use it as we had a rental car. The staff was great, very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ナオキ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
プラスで追加したフルコース美味しかったです。
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Honcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
-
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurukulasuriya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
3 course meal dinner and breakfast buffet was excellent. Staff was very friendly. Bed's were comfortable. Surroundings of the property is really nice. They even offer pick up services from nearest station.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawnda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the best place we stayed in Japan! The property is beautiful and the staff very friendly, but the best part is the meals. The chef is amazing! Dinner was the best meal I have ever had, and breakfast was amazing, too. Everything we had was so delicious. The shuttle makes it easy to visit Shirakawa-go. I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was helpful and worked hard to communicate with us, especially considering our very limited Japanese. The shuttle they provided was convenient. The activities were fun! The only complaint was the common shower. We knew that going in, but would have preferred showers in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

RUELAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view. Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

OKADA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

大人も楽しめるホテル

宿泊者には朝or日中のどちらかでガイドウォークが無料で利用できるサービスがありました。 普段行かないような雪山の中をスノーシュー履いて散歩が出来、動物の足跡を発見したり、木々の説明をガイドさんから聞けたりと、大人も楽しめるホテルでした。 雪舞う中での露天風呂も最高でした。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay near shirakawago

I stayed at the hotel after a trip to shirakawago village. There is a shuttle service from the bus station to the hotel. Dinner was amazing. I didn’t expect to be served 5 courses french cuisine in a small town like this. A few bugs problem, but it was understandable since the location of the hotel near the forest. Overall it was an excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
スタッフの方が、どなたも親切で暖かい対応くださり心地良い滞在となりました。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

みちよ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
夕食がボリュームもあり美味しかったです。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yangyi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one of the best hotel experiences I have had in Japan. The staff was courteous and attentive, and a special shoutout to the shuttle driver for picking us up from the side of the road after flagging him down. 10/10 I would recommend this hotel to anyone who wants a pleasant stay at Shirakawa-go and enjoy the surrounding natural beauty!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cem Sinan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing!

I have travelled from Hokkaido to Okinawa, Tokyo to Hiroshima and stayed various types of hotels. This one is the best by far for the meal and environment. I am really surprised by the meal they serve, just like a Michelin starred restaurant. Thanks again to the cook and service stuff. They were really perfect. About environment, you stay in the middle of the woods. Green all around, fresh air and songs of birds. Its a bit far to Shirakawa-go (10-15 min by car) but the Hotel has free shuttle service to the main bus stop in the village. So... I would definately stay if I find a chance to come once again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

hyunjin

매우 친환경적인 호텔이에요

어린아이들과 함께 자연 탐구하기에는 매우 훌륭합니다. 어른들만 와서 지내는 것은 그저 그렇습니다. 목욕탕에 커다란 벌이 날아 들어와 실내탕 근처에서 맴돌고 있었습니다. 목욕하다 맨 몸에 커다란 벌에 쏘일까 걱정되어 얼른 나왔어요. 원래 노천탕의 벌레가 많은 것인가요? 물 위에 수영하는 날벌레들이 많아요. 다른 곳에서는 안보였던거 같은데... 다른 곳에선 제가 밤이나 아침에 가서 그랬는지 모르겠네요. 여기선 3시부터 오픈되는 탕에 4시에 갔는데도 많은 날벌레가 물 위에 둥둥 떠있었어요. 워낙 친환경이어서 그런 것 같아요
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Yunho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
조용하고 깨끗합니다. 식사준비도 세심하고 온천이용도 펀합니다. 거리는 조금 있지만 새벽 시라카와고 산책도 추천합니다.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The best

Can’t speak highly enough of our stay. They picked us up from the bus stop, fed us an elegant dinner and breakfast, and took us back in town. Best place we stayed in our trip to Japan.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

ZhiHui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobbin

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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