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TOYOTA Shirakawa-Go Eco-Institute

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Scored 8.7
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.2

About this property

Boasting hot-spring baths, a French restaurant and nature tours, the Eco-Institute is just a 10-minute drive from Shirakawa-Go traditional village, a UNESCO world heritage site. It offers spacious rooms with high ceilings and forest views. All rooms at TOYOTA Shirakawa-Go Eco-Institute are air-conditioned, with an LCD TV, free wired internet and an en suite toilet. Some rooms have a private bathroom, and some rooms have Japanese-style futon bedding and a tatami (woven-straw) floor. The property is completely non-smoking. Gassho-zukuri Shuraku traditional houses are a 10-minute drive away. Shirayumi Ski Resort is a 20-minute drive away, and Shirakawa-go Onsen Hot Spring is a 15-minute drive. Free pick-up is available from Shirakawa-go Bus Stop, a 10-minute drive away. Both indoor and open-air hot-spring baths are on site, and guests can relax on the terrace or at the games room. A playground for children is provided. The institute showcases various environmentally-friendly initiatives. A set breakfast is served at the dining area. Dinner featuring locally grown ingredients can be enjoyed at La Riviere Blanc for an additional fee, but a reservation must be made at least 3 days in advance. Please note that the area does not have other dining options.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

  • Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath

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Guests who stayed here loved

Francois
Thailand Thailand
“The staff has been extremely helpful during an extreme snow storm during our stay.”
Kevin
Australia Australia
“The facility was great in general with well-kept cabins. The staff provided us with tools to play in the snow with”
Vicky
Singapore Singapore
“We had a free morning hike around the vicinity before we went to shirakawago. Food was fantastic at toyota shirakawago go, very lovely hotel with a great onsen.”
Belinda
Singapore Singapore
“Quiet and peaceful environment. Room is big and bed and comforter were extremely comfortable to rest on. The onsen facilities are great”
Yael
Israel Israel
“the location is great, tucked away in nature. the staff were extreamly nice and easy to comunicate with. the food was fantastic even though the vegan option contained a lot of processed food (but they had a vegan option if you let them know...”
Ricardo
Spain Spain
“A peaceful retreat surrounded by nature with stunning views. The facilities were excellent and very comfortable. The onsen was incredibly relaxing, and the food was absolutely exquisite.”
郭
Malaysia Malaysia
“more suitable for driving tourist because located on top hill but the whether is cold and fresh.”
Sascha
Germany Germany
“A Very well maintained facility with a very nice onsen, a very good breakfast and absolutely friendly staff. The room was big and clean and they offered a shuttle service to and from the bus station at shirakawa-go.”
Yingchiang
Taiwan Taiwan
“The location is within a 10-minute drive from the Gassho-style village in Shirakawa-go. Even the public outdoor hot spring bath is fine landscape design to provide visual enjoyment while soaking. Simple trees just happen to extend the hot spring...”
Wai
Hong Kong Hong Kong
“The morning guided forest trail walk is awesome. It is an unique experience to walk on snow.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
レストラン #1
  • Cuisine
    French
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 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.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 00:00 and 05:00
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

4 - 6 years
Extra bed upon request
¥5,000 per child, per night
7 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
¥9,200 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
¥18,600 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note, there are no dining options within a walking distance from this accommodation.

Please note that child rates are applicable to children 12 years and younger and adult rates are applicable to children 13 years and older. Child rates differ based on age. Please contact the property for more details.

Special diet menus due to religion or allergies should be requested 3 days in advance.

Hot-spring bath opening hours: 06:00-10:00, 15:00-24:00.

Opening times for La Riviere Blanc:

Breakfast: 07:00-09:00 (last order is at 08:30)

Dinner: 18:00-21:00 (last order is at 19:30)

Please inform TOYOTA Shirakawa-Go Eco-Institute 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.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.