Shiramine, Hakusan City, Ishikawa

This traditional hot spring inn serves delectable dishes made from seasonal local ingredients, including wild vegetables, river fish, and its renowned hot pot. The inn’s hot spring water is drawn from the same source as ‘Shiramine Onsen Soyu’, a spring celebrated for its skin-beautifying properties. Conveniently located in the village center, Hakusan-en offers guests the chance to explore the traditional townscape on foot and enjoy browsing various specialty food stores. The inn is also a popular base for climbing Mount Hakusan. Don’t forget to greet the inn’s friendly cat as you relax and unwind in your cozy room.

• Address :

  158-4 Ro, Shiramine, Hakusan-shi, Ishikawa Prefecture

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)76-259-2057

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese, English

• Access :

  1 hour and 15 minutes by car from Kanazawa Station to Shiramine

• Check-in :

  3:00 p.m.

• Check-out :

  10:00 a.m.

• Rates :

  From 14,000 yen per person per night with two meals

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  VISA/Mastercard/AMEX/JCB

• Bedroom :

  Private room for two to four persons, lockable, Japanese futons

• Bathroom :

  Hot spring available (from check-in until check-out)

• Toilet :

  Western style

• Meals :

  Breakfast, Dinner

• Wi-Fi :

  Available

This rental accommodation has been beautifully renovated from an old house that showcases Shiramine's traditional architecture. Reflecting a style unique to snowy regions in Japan, the first floor features wooden walls while the second floor is constructed with earthen materials. The second floor was once used for silkworm cultivation. Guests can enjoy meals at the nearby Hakusan-en inn, which is within walking distance, or at one of the local restaurants. A kitchen is also available onsite for those who prefer to cook their own meals.

• Address :

  36-1 Ro, Shiramine, Hakusan-shi, Ishikawa Prefecture

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)76-205-6739

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese, English

• Access :

  1 hour and 15 minutes by car from Kanazawa Station to Shiramine

• Check-in :

  3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.

• Check-out :

  10:00 a.m.

• Rates :

  From 13,200 yen per person per night without meals, plus 6,450 yen for a plan that includes breakfast and dinner

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  VISA/Mastercard/AMEX/JCB

• Bedroom :

  Single-unit rental for up to 10 people, lockable, Western beds and Japanese futons

• Bathroom :

  Lockable bathroom available, bathtub available (from check-in until check-out)

• Toilet :

  Western style

• Meals :

  Available (provided at nearby Hakusan-en)

• Wi-Fi :

  Available

This late 18th century wooden house in the Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings was revitalized as a gathering place for local residents. Also attracting fans from outside the area, Yukidaruma's specialties include udon noodles featuring grated daikon radish and seasonal ingredients, as well as the whimsical ‘Tedori River Dam Curry’. The restaurant also offers banquet-style dining in the evenings.

• Address :

  75 I, Shiramine, Hakusan-shi, Ishikawa Prefecture

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)76-259-2071

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese

• Access :

  1 hour and 15 minutes by car from Kanazawa Station to Shiramine

• Opening Hours :

  11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

• Closed :

  Thursdays *Subject to change – please check before visiting

• Cuisine :

  Local cuisine, cafe, izakaya

• Foreign Language Menu :

  Available

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  None

This cafeteria is conveniently located right in front of a hot spring attached to a facility that sells local products. Enjoy delicious soba noodles and rice bowls topped with local ingredients, such as mountain vegetables, firm tofu, and finger millet. Saisai also offers unique takes on classic family dinner favorites like Japanese hamburg steak, ramen, and gelato. The store sells ‘tochimochi’ rice cakes produced in Shiramine, as well as local delicacies made from mountain asparagus, butterbur, and more.

• Address :

  64-3 Ro, Shiramine, Hakusan-shi, Ishikawa Prefecture

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)76-259-2588

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese

• Access :

  1 hour and 15 minutes by car from Kanazawa Station to Shiramine

• Opening Hours :

  10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

• Closed :

  Tuesday, Wednesday

• Cuisine :

  Local cuisine, cafeteria, cafe

• Foreign Language Menu :

  Available

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  VISA/Mastercard/AMEX/JCB

Mount Hakusan is a sacred mountain that has been a site of pilgrimage for 1,300 years. Enjoy a two-day, one-night mountain climbing tour with local guides who live at the foot of the mountain. Highlights include witnessing the sunrise from the summit and immersing yourself in the history, culture, and nature of Hakusan.

• Meeting place :

  In front of Saisai (negotiable)

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)90-4686-9238(NPO Hakusan Shiramine Nature School)

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese, English

• Access :

  1 hour and 15 minutes by car from Kanazawa Station to Shiramine

• Duration :

  Two days

• Fee :

  From 50,000 yen for a group of up to five persons

• Languages Supported :

  Japanese, English

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  None

Electric cross bike tours take you to historical and natural spots in Shiramine, making it easy to explore areas that might be difficult to reach on foot. There are four different tours: a ride through the traditional townscape, fishing for char trout in the river, enjoying the spectacular view of Mount Hakusan, and a visit to Ichinose, the starting point for climbing the mountain. Tours run from April to November.

• Meeting place :

  In front of Saisai (negotiable)

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)90-4686-9238 (NPO Hakusan Shiramine Nature School)

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese, English

• Access :

  1 hour and 15 minutes by car from Kanazawa Station to Shiramine

• Duration :

  1.5–3 hours

• Fee :

  8,000–15,000 yen per person for groups of up to three people

• Languages supported :

  Japanese, English

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  None