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GUEST HOUSE SHIRO
KANAZAWA-SHI・ISHIKAWA
Located in Kanazawa city, Japan. Opened in 2014. This is a renovated building that was built about 120 years ago. The hostel is located 1 minute walk from Kanazawa Castle Park. It's a convenient location for sightseeing. Please relax and enjoy your stay.

History

A legacy of 125 years—built at the end of the 19th century, this machiya-style townhouse was used as a shop, a home, and a tax accountant’s office until undergoing renovations to become a hostel in 2014. It stands in a historic neighborhood 1 minute by foot from Kanazawa Castle. Spring brings sakura cherry blossoms flowering before you, summer the rich greenery of the trees, autumn the crimson of the leaves, and winter the beauty of falling snow.

What is “Shiro”?

Directly translated, “shiro” refers to the color white in Japanese. Not only is white an important element in traditional Japanese craft and in Zen Buddhism, the owners also wanted to incorporate the ideas of “margin” and “blank” (both of these words use the Chinese character for "white" in Japanese) into the name to indicate a space that’s unadorned, gentle, and calming.

About the Building

Shiro is a beautifully renovated historical machiya-style townhouse. Renovations were carried out by a local architect and traditionally-trained craftspeople who preserved the historical aspects of the structure even as they made changes to accommodate to the modern Japanese lifestyle.

Location

Located near the center of town, Shiro is within walking distance of many of Kanazawa’s sights: Kanazawa Castle, of course, but also Kenroku-en Garden, Omi-cho Market, the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, the D.T. Suzuki Museum where architecture and Zen philosophy come together, the Higashi Chaya District, and more.

We especially recommend Shiro to the following types of people:
With a maximum capacity of only 10 people, staying at Shiro is like staying at someone’s home. It’s a great option for those with an interest in historical architecture, guests who want a calm and relaxing stay, lovers of art and design, and people who’d like to enjoy a simple, minimalist space.

GUEST HOUSE SHIRO
施設詳細
施設設備・サービス
クリーニングサービス
ランドリー
共用エリア
WiFi
共用キッチン
共用ラウンジ
共用シャワー
共用トイレ
アイロン
ドライヤー
電子レンジ
湯沸かしポット
食器類
お部屋の設備・アメニティ
設備
WiFi
冷蔵庫
エアコン
ドライヤー
バスルーム
シャンプー
リンス
ボディーソープ
Closing Hours
The hostel is closed from 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to allow for cleaning and maintenance.
If you’d like to drop off your luggage before checking in, please come by the hostel between 9:00 and 11:30 a.m.
Last Check-in Time
Check-in time is by 18:00. If you check in between 18:00 and 19:00, we will charge you 500yen per person for late check-in fee. If you do not show by 19:00, your reservation will be cancelled and you will be charged a cancellation fee. We are operating by few members, so we would appreciate it if you would understand this rule in advance.
Shower Rooms and Bathrooms
Shower rooms and bathrooms are shared with other guests (No private shower room and bathroom in the guest room).
Amenities and Services
【Free amenities and services】
Hand drip coffee / Japanese tea / Shampoo / Hair conditioner / Body wash / Hair Dryer / Toothbrush / WiFi / AC

【Paid amenities and services】
Rental bath towel(100yen) / Rental pajamas(150yen) / Rental bicycle(300yen) / Washing laundry(500yen)/
[Important] All reservations can be made by credit card.
Payment for all reservations can be made by credit card.

Please enter your credit card details on the reservation screen of the Guest House Shiro website after entering your accommodation dates, room selection, name, etc.

The payment for your stay (the day you use your credit card) will be made on the day of your stay. The payment is automatically made on the day of check-in.
Cancellation policy
In the event of cancellation or change to your stay, the following cancellation policy will automatically apply.

Cancellation fees;
・free of charge up to 6 days before the check-in date.
・50% from 5 to 1 day before the check-in date.
・80% if cancellation is notified on the check-in date.
・100% if no-show on the check-in date.