20 Japanese Guest Houses (Minshuku) in Japan

Ishigaki Island, Shiraho Village – A picturesque and beautiful rural settlement.A women-only accommodation '-Living Inn- Pakira' welcomes you for stays starting from three nights. Our inn is a cozy place for those who want to experience a serene lifestyle, not just a trip for sightseeing purposes. Shiraho Village is not a tourist resort but a traditional settlement featuring homes with red-tiled roofs, Fukugi tree-lined paths, and Fukugi Ishigaki walls, creating a scenery that feels like stepping into a painting.Surrounded by the beautiful landscape and traditional culture of this remote island, you can experience island living while feeling the richness of nature. As a guesthouse, the living room, kitchen, toilet, and shower are shared, but all rooms are private. With well-equipped kitchen facilities, self-catering is possible, and long-term stays are popular. This accommodation is perfect for telework, a life break, or a brief migration experience. For your next travel plan, why not consider a stay at 'Pakira' in Shiraho Village? The experience here will surely become a wonderful memory that touches your heart, and you will fall in love with Shiraho Village. We will assist you to ensure you enjoy your stay in Ishigaki Island.

The bedroom is private, but the kitchen, toilet, and shower room are shared. The rooms are located on the 2nd to 4th floors, but there is no elevator in the facility. It faces a road where cars pass, so it is not a quiet environment. It is close to JR Inari Station and Keihan Fushimi Inari Station, providing good transportation access to various tourist spots. You can walk to Fushimi Inari, so enjoy the night or early morning at Fushimi Inari.

【Booking directly through our website is the best deal】Our website offers the most extensive variety of room types. Additionally, if you wish to stay consecutive nights spanning Tuesday and Wednesday, we kindly ask that you email us at contact for arrangements.

This inn is in a convenient loaction 3 to 4 minutes' walk from Iwai Beach. It is so close to the beach that in summer, you can leave the inn in a bathing suit. The mostly Japanese cuisine is carefully made with selected ingredients such as local fish and home-grown rice.

This is the guesthouse closest to the World Heritage Site, Himeji Castle.The hostess, a travel enthusiast from Himeji, started this guesthouse in 2011 by renovating an old house, thinking, 'It would be nice to have an affordable place to stay near Himeji Castle.'Although it doesn't have hotel-like facilities, we offer a homey atmosphere with comfortable futons, clean showers, and a shared space to help you enjoy Himeji.The fantastically illuminated Himeji Castle is a nighttime walking route for locals.You can enjoy it together, or head out for some delicious food.Relaxing with a book is also a great option.Travel, business trips, workations, rental spaces... there are so many ways to use it!Let's enjoy Himeji together!WELCOME to Gahaha Guesthouse〜♬