Shiraho friends house

Guesthouse in Ishigaki with a fitness center and a rooftop terrace

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Dates

July 2025

August 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Bar
Gym
Laundry
Kitchen
Parking included
Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

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Room options

Basic Quadruple Room

269 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Bunk Beds

Family Room

Sleeps 6
6 Twin Beds

Shared Dormitory (Female)

161 sq ft
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory (Male)

Exceptional

161 sq ft
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Basic Double or Twin Room

194 sq ft
Ocean view
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Ishigaki

Located in Shiraho within a 5-minute walk of Shiraho Beach, Shiraho friends house is within a few miles (5 km) of Miyara River. This 3-star guesthouse welcomes guests with 5 rooms and conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and a gym.

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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

Guesthouse in Ishigaki with a fitness center and a rooftop terrace

Shiraho friends house offers a gym, a rooftop terrace, and free WiFi in public areas. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available on request) for JPY 600 per vehicle one-way. A multilingual staff is on hand to assist with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area.

Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Ceiling fans and free toiletries are also standard. Housekeeping is not available.

Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, Japanese

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$299 nightly

Jul 17 - Jul 18

All taxes and fees included in total

Property amenities

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

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 service
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)

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

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

This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

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

Check-in: 2 PM—-11 PM
Check-out: noon

Checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available during limited hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with offsite parking (reservations required).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

Registered guests are the only ones allowed 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.
There are no elevators.
No cribs or infant beds are available.
No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Shiraho

Shiraho friends

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Shiraho friends house Ishigaki

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Shiraho Friend House Ishigaki, Japan - Okinawa Prefecture

Shiraho friends house Ishigaki Island

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to Shiraho friends house?

This guesthouse is situated in Shiraho, just steps from Shiraho Beach. You'll also find Maezato Beach and Miyara River within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Shiraho friends house?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse.

Does Shiraho friends house include a casino on the premises?

No, Shiraho friends house doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Shiraho friends house?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Is Shiraho friends house good for couples?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will appreciate amenities like a bar and a restaurant plus some accommodations include ocean views.

Does Shiraho friends house have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this guesthouse.

Does Shiraho friends house feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Shiraho friends house doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Shiraho friends house allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Shiraho friends house.

Are there connecting rooms at Shiraho friends house?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Shiraho friends house?

The closest major airport to Shiraho friends house is Painushima Airport (ISG), which is 2.5 mi away (6 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Shiraho friends house?

Yes, some accommodations at Shiraho friends house offer a lanai and may feature ocean views.

Shiraho friends house Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group

Aug 14, 2021

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

Oct 17, 2018

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

Dec 20, 2017

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

Nov 25, 2016

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

Mar 29, 2016

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

Aug 21, 2015

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

Jul 24, 2015

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

Apr 27, 2015

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

Apr 4, 2015

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

Mar 28, 2015

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

Feb 19, 2015

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

Oct 10, 2014

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Oct 9, 2014

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Aug 29, 2014

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

10/10 Excellent

Tanya, California

Jul 12, 2014

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

Jun 22, 2014

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

May 31, 2014

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

Apr 13, 2014

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

Feb 17, 2014

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

Dec 10, 2013

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

Oct 20, 2013

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

Oct 11, 2013

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

Sep 22, 2013

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

Jun 23, 2013

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.