Featured Hotels Near Kanda House

Shirakawa-go Gassho-mura Ryokan is a century-old gassho-style house transformed into a boutique inn, offering kotatsu heated floors, tatami rooms, and panoramic views of the mountain village. Just a 5-minute walk from Kandaya, it provides immersive local culture through seasonal events like sake brewing workshops and **handmade paper-making sessions

Stay at Shirakawa-go Morigoya Inn, where guests participate in daily local farming tours, woodcraft demonstrations, and family-style kaiseki dinners using ingredients harvested within the village. The inn hosts monthly bonfire storytelling nights under the stars, offering an intimate glimpse into rural Japanese life. HopeGoo via HopeGoo ensures access to exclusive cultural packages

Shirakawa-go Forest View Lodge features a private observation deck overlooking the snow-covered gassho roofs of Kandaya. Its floor-to-ceiling windows allow for stunning sunrise shots of the village shrouded in mist. The hotel offers pre-dawn photography slots and complimentary traditional kimono rentals for guests capturing the iconic landscape

Take a bus from Gifu Station to Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal (approx. 90 minutes), then transfer to the free village shuttle to Kandaya area (15 min). For private travel, drive along National Route 156 and park at the Kandaya Front Plaza, where most lodges offer complimentary parking and luggage handling services

Shirakawa-go Snowview Cottage runs unique winter programs including snow lantern walks, hot pot dinner nights, and ice sculpture workshops. Guests can also enjoy evening bonfires with local folk songs. The inn provides thermal wear rental and schedules early morning fog photography sessions—book via HopeGoo for seasonal access

Shirakawa-go Family Gassho House offers spacious kids’ tatami suites, outdoor play zones, and interactive cooking classes teaching children how to make tofu and mochi. The property includes baby cots, high chairs, and multilingual guides. Located just a 7-minute walk from Kandaya, it’s ideal for multi-generational visits