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Shiraho friends house

2.5 star property
Guesthouse in Ishigaki with fitness centre and rooftop terrace

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Reviews
8.8

Excellent

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Shiraho757-1, Ishigaki, Okinawa-ken, 907-0242
  • Popular LocationShiraho Beach5 min walk
  • AirportIshigaki (ISG-Painushima)5 min drive
  • Popular LocationMaezato Beach9 min drive
  • Popular LocationIshigaki Island Ferry Terminal11 min drive

Room options

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Basic Quadruple Room

Basic Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds

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Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory (Female)

Highlights

Lanai
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 14.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory (Male)

Highlights

Lanai
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Basic Double or Twin Room

Basic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 18 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Ishigaki

At Shiraho friends house you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Shiraho Beach and 4.1 km (2.5 mi) from Miyara River Hirugi Grove. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .Free WiFi and ceiling fans are featured in all 5 rooms. Housekeeping is not available. .This guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a fitness centre and a rooftop terrace. Other amenities include a free manager's reception, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. There's also free parking nearby, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this Ishigaki guest house include Ishigaki Island Ferry Terminal and Fusaki Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Shiraho Beach - 5 min walk
  • Maezato Beach - 9 min drive
  • Ishigaki Island Ferry Terminal - 11 min drive
  • Ishigaki Island Limestone Cave - 13 min drive
  • Fusaki Beach - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Ishigaki (ISG-Painushima) - 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

Guesthouse in Ishigaki with fitness centre and rooftop terrace
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 centre, 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 Ishigaki guest house.

  • 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 members are 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
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Shiraho friends house offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with free toiletries and a ceiling fan. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking; reservations required
  • Return 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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

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)

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 all 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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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Shiraho friends house?

Yep, Shiraho friends house has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Shiraho friends house?

Yep, Shiraho friends house is a short 5-minute walk from Shiraho Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and windsurfing. You can also find boat tours.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Shiraho friends house?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Shiraho friends house?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Shiraho friends house?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Shiraho friends house?

No, pets are not allowed.

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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

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 traveller

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.