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Shiraho friends house

3.0 star property
3-star guest house in Shiraho

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Living area
Basic Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi
Fridge, microwave
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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Shiraho757-1, Ishigaki, Okinawa-ken, 907-0242
  • Shiraho Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Maezato Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Ishigaki Island Ferry Terminal
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Ishigaki (ISG-Painushima)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Quadruple Room | Free WiFi

Basic Quadruple Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Family Room | Free WiFi

Family Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory (Female)

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory (Male)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Basic Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi

Basic Double or Twin Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Ishigaki

Shiraho stay.A stay at this Shiraho guesthouse places you within half a mile (1 km) of Shiraho Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of Miyara River. Also, Miyara River Hirugi Grove is within 3 miles (5 km) and Maezato Beach is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Shiraho Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Maezato Beach - 11 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Ishigaki Island Ferry Terminal - 13 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Ishigaki Island Limestone Cave - 14 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Fusaki Beach - 21 min drive - 10.2 miles

Getting around

  • Painushima Airport (ISG) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪スターバックス - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪やいま村 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪サルティーダ - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪海鮮島料理源 空港店 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪石垣島きたうち牧場真栄里店 - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Shiraho friends house

3-star guest house in Shiraho
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A fitness center, a rooftop terrace, and a library are also featured at Shiraho friends house. An area shuttle within 2.00 km and an airport shuttle (available on request) are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Ishigaki guesthouse.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Cabanas on the beach (surcharge)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Shiraho friends house offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Languages

English, Japanese

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking; reservations required
  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 2 km
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • No pets 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

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: JPY 600 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 7)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

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Shiraho friends
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Shiraho friends house to the airport?

Shiraho friends house is 2.5 mi (6-min drive) away from the Painushima Airport (ISG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Shiraho friends house have an airport shuttle?

Shiraho friends house offers an airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, on request, for a charge of JPY 600. per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Shiraho friends house to the beach?

This guesthouse is a short 5-minute walk from Shiraho Beach and 9.7 mi (28-min drive) from Fusaki Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Shiraho friends house offer free breakfast?

Shiraho friends house does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Shiraho friends house?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Shiraho friends house?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

Is there free parking at Shiraho friends house?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Shiraho friends house have a pool?

Shiraho friends house does not have a pool.

Does Shiraho friends house have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Shiraho friends house have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Shiraho friends house to downtown Ishigaki?

Shiraho friends house is 10.2 mi away from Ishigaki.

Shiraho friends house Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 149 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended. The house's owner: Hiro-san was super friendly, welcoming and amazing guy! During our check-in, he found out it was our very 1st time visiting Ishigaki island so he gave us a very detailed guide & recommendations including: sunrise/sunset time, precautions for the ocean, island geography, etc. Best condensed 15-mins Ishigaki guide from a person living there that beats everything you could find online!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Olivia

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

a relaxing accommodation in a coastal village

The accommodation situtation close to the bus stop and the beach. There's a little farm in front of it, I like to see the goats and pig "pigumi"! Very quiet and relaxing environment is perfect for escape from noisy city life! There's a great BBQ place and roof top to enjoy the starry night (if there's clear sky)!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

A little bit of paradise

All I can say is 5 days to short, the place is so relaxing,and the hosts, well I miss them already, made me feel very welcome, l can,t praise them enough, Thankyou. The accommodation was superb, and where the guest house was set was ideal, I for one will definitely iñ the near future come back,.a
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

michiyo, phoenix, United States of America

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

Highly recommend to those who are on a budget

My friend and I stayed in a private room with two twin beds. There's plenty of storage room and srawers to organize your things in the rooms and in the common areas so you don't have to take your amenities back and forth from the showers, vanity, and kitchen areas. This two story has a common area downtstairs and one on the second floor outside. There a kitchen downstairs and on the second floor. Everything is provided. Take your own towel unless you don't mind paying a small price to rent one. Laundry is free(soap for under ¥100). The manager, Hiro, is ichiban!!! Very helpful with info and considerate.

8/10 Good

Brian, Vancouver

Liked: Staff & service

Hiro-san is the reason to stay at the Friend House

Hotel manager Hiro was very helpful with his advice and guidance of the island. Great for first timers to the island and young people trying to save a buck or two.

10/10 Excellent

Chikako, Tokyo, Japan

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

Our wonderful stay

Considering the price, the stay at this hostel was very neat and comfortable. The roof balcony had some chairs and we could look at the stars from there; the view of the sky was beautiful. Rules and ways to use the facilities such as bathroom and kitchen were listed, so we could use those places without problems or uncertainty. Since other people were saying on the review that the schedule that the owner Hiro made was wonderful, we decided to not make any plans on our own at all and ask him to make one for us too...and the schedule he made was perfect! He introduced places that wouldn't be on guidebooks and the trip became very memorable. I would love to stay here again if I have a chance to visit Ishigakijima one more time.

10/10 Excellent

Matt, Osaka, Japan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Basic facilities, fantastic staff

Had a fantastic stay. Accommodation is on the basic side but better than you pay for. Owner is super nice and incredibly helpful - will go above and beyond to help you get the most out of your trip to the island. Can't recommend this place enough!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Amazing stay at Shiraho Friends House

I stayed for 5 nights in the girls dorm room at Shiraho Friends House. I really enjoyed my stay here. Hiro was an amazing host and he provided so much information on the area, sightseeing and restaurants. It is a very friendly hostel with a nice common area and outdoor area upstairs. I highly recommend staying there and I hope to return again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Fabulous host and great location!

GREAT host who really goes out of his way to make your visit memorable. Spotlessly clean as should be in Japan. Highly recommended!

10/10 Excellent

William, Santa Cruz, California

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

perfect

Much better than expected. Hiro was as everyone has said and more. We would love to go again.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

The place to go if you want insider info

Very helpful and informative owner, with loads of advice about what to see and do and how to get there. The kitchen and bathrooms are clearly marked with signs in both English and Japanese for guests to figure out things like how to work the wonderfully comfortable Japanese toilets and to make sense of the recycling system. The upstairs terrace and roof space are lovely for stargazing and there is a kitchen available for cooking. There is not much going on around the area of the hotel, but the owner will help you hire a car from across the road to tour the island and/or the bus stop is a very short walk away, making travel around the island very easy! The only complaint would be that the beds were a bit hard and squeaky for my liking, but other than that, we really enjoyed our stay!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Tanya, California

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

Great price! Great hosts!

Our hosts helped us create a memorable stay on Ishigaki Island. They shared local knowledge that got us to hideaway beaches and delicious taste treats.

10/10 Excellent

Melibuddah, Okinawa

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

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE

Perfect trip. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. Couldn't have asked for anything better!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great Experience

Staying here was great! Hiro-san is a huge help. Right when you get there, the staff sits you down and tells you all about Ishigaki and the things you can do and the best spots to go. He planned out our whole first day. Since I'm a student, he also gave my friends and me a student discount.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Good location close to airport

Expedia had a glitch in their booking system. I was unable to book & pay for a single private room. Instead I paid a dorm room price for a private room. Obviously not a sustainable business scenario. They were very gracious & explained that although they couldn't accommodate me, there was a guesthouse nearby that I could stay, for the same price, with a private room. They took me there. It was great! "Guesthouse Pakira" Highly recommended!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Discover hidden Ishigaki!

This is a great place to stay for travelers who are interested in exploring Ishigaki off the beaten track. The owner of the guesthouse, Hiro, is absolutely amazing with offering tips and advice for what to do while on the island (and the surrounding islands). He even helped us rent a car so that we could get around more easily. The guesthouse itself is in a great location, a very small village that nevertheless has several wonderful restaurants (we went to one of them three times during our five day stay). While it might feel a bit dorm-room like, the family rooms are private with their own balcony, which are perfect for enjoying tea and coffee in the morning while watching the ocean.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Friendly owner who provides good advice

We enjoyed our stay at Shiraho. It was a good opportunity to explore the quiet beaches and lovely restaurants of the little village. If you are staying here though, I would recommend an international driver's license as it is a bit isolated and you will need to catch the slow bus system into the town if you want to go other places. The facilities were clean. It's best for those on a tight budget. I would caution a stay if you are sensitive to noise. It is very much a backpacker's hostel and the walls are paper thin. We were lucky to have respectful guests who kept the noise down but it could be a problem with another group. Our room was also directly opposite the kitchen so we were woken up early with people using the facilities.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Hiro makes the difference

To be clear, this is a two star hostel, with thin futons, shared bathrooms and sometimes shared rooms. There are both dorms and private rooms. Walls are very thin, and noise made by late arrivals can be considerable. I am over 60, and most of the other guests were in their 20's. But the manager, Hiro, gives 5 star service, and I am very happy that I stayed here. He helped rent a car, and gave directions to some of the most beautiful secret beaches, reachable only through sugar cane roads and a brief walk through the jungle. In fact, he helped plan my whole day. I stayed 3 nights, and I would stay here again, and I do admire the spirit of the young travelers.. Great breakfast for 350 yen.

8/10 Good

David Bourgeois, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hiro-san will guide you with his own special maps when he has the time to explain locations and such!

10/10 Excellent

verytoniiii, Hong Kong

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

i really love it

The host was really friendly, he showed us where and which places nearby were the best. He also help out in planning our trip ! The night sightseeing was also very great! I'm going to stay there next time if I visit Ishigaki next time

10/10 Excellent

CARL, LONDON

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

BEST SERVICE I HAVE EVER HAD

Most amazing hostel the manager hiro was great the first day I arrived he took me for a 5 hours sight seeing trip around the island and asked for nothing in return. The service is amazing font expect too much but everything you need is here. Over all as a hostel the best experience I have ever had with the staff.

10/10 Excellent

もとき

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities