Shironoshita Guesthouse offers accommodation in Himeji. Each room is equipped with a shared bathroom. Shironoshita Guesthouse features free WiFi throughout the property. A flat-screen TV is offered. You will find a shared lounge at the property. Himeji Castle is 900 metres from Shironoshita Guesthouse, while Mt. Shosha Ropeway is 6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kansai International Airport, 66 km from Shironoshita Guesthouse.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

American


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 futon beds
4 futon beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Himeji
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Simon
    Switzerland Switzerland
    We had a wonderful stay at the Shironoshita guesthouse. Tomo-san is a great host, and everything is perfectly organized and clean. The location of the guesthouse is also perfect, within walking distance to the Himeji castle, restaurants, a...
  • Shane42
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very friendly/ homely atmosphere. Great local advice.
  • Aldana
    Argentina Argentina
    Friendly hosts and hostel. Clean, comfortable and flexible with allowing to leave our luggage after check out to go visit the castle. Would reccomend:)
  • Chu
    Singapore Singapore
    The location is really convenient by train or bus and the space is really tidy and clean. The owner and his family are also all really friendly and nice!
  • Marion
    France France
    Friendly owner, good recommendation. Practical stay 15 min walk to the castle.
  • Lorna
    Japan Japan
    We had a lovely stay for one night and I think it would also be a great place to stay for a few days as a base to explore Kansai (Osaka, Nara, Kyoto, Kinosaki etc). It is definitely worth staying in Himeji overnight to enjoy the castle/gardens...
  • Rudi
    France France
    This Ryokan is very well located, super clean and comfortable. The owner Tomo-san was extremely helpful when we needed help to manage a difficult travel issue related to a typhoon paralysing the Kansai region..
  • Sébastien
    Thailand Thailand
    Very nice! Feels like a family-home-stay. Warm welcome + breakfast for champions!
  • Basha
    France France
    We really enjoyed this amazing guesthouse with our children. At first, we were scared to share the bathroom and toilet but it is so clean and well maintained that we even forgot that these were shared bathrooms/toilets. The breakfast was really...
  • Max
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The owner is one of the nicest people I have ever met. His kindness and hospitality were very nice, especially since this was my first stop on my Japan travel. There was free breakfast included (which I didn't remember booking but was a very nice...

Property questions and answers
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  • If I drive, is there parking nearby ? What are the parking rates like ? Thanks.

    Hello. Thank you so much for your question. There are some coin parkings near our guesthouse(600yen/24hours). Please check our websdite. Best regards
    Answered on 16 June 2024
  • We're interested in your standard family room. Is it on the main floor? If not, how many steps to the 2nd floor? Thanks :D

    Thank you so much for your question. All rooms are on the 2nd floor. There are 17 stairs. Best regards
    Answered on 25 April 2024

Property surroundings

Facilities of Shironoshita Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Shared toilet
  • Shared bathroom
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Alarm clock
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Japanese

House rules
Shironoshita Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBDiscoverCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Bath towels and face towels can be provided rent free of charge. Toothbrushes, rental pyjamas, razors can be provided at an additional charge.

Please inform Shironoshita Guesthouse in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

License number: 70066467

FAQs about Shironoshita Guesthouse

  • Room options at Shironoshita Guesthouse include:

    • Bed in Dormitory
    • Twin
    • Family
  • Guests staying at Shironoshita Guesthouse can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • American
  • Shironoshita Guesthouse is 1.6 miles from the centre of Himeji. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Shironoshita Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Shironoshita Guesthouse is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Shironoshita Guesthouse offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):