Very good value for money

Stayed in July 2025

Great place, very quiet. Super close to a beautiful traditional district. The host was absolutely wonderful, lots of local knowledge and great tips on where to go, what to see. Breakfast was absolutely delicious.

Stayed in May 2025

The host was lovely, very social. Good at English too as he is originally from Canada. We got free canadian breakfast and lots of recommendations for things in the area. He offered lots of folders and maps too. Very kind! And the showers were AMAZING! Very refreshing.

Stayed in April 2025

The location is fantastic. The bed and breakfast is located in a nice neighbourhood and very close to the beach. It is walking distance to several restaraunt / food options. The host is friendly and the rooms are clean and comfortable. It was a very pleasant stay. We were a little early in the season for the firefly squid, but we ventured out around 2am and the walk to the beach was well lit and very safe-feeling.

Stayed in March 2025

Warm and personalized welcome by the host, very calm location with many (though mostly high-level) restaurants, excellent scrambled eggs breakfast, good communication

Stayed in February 2025

The property was rather cold: air conditioning made our room warm (after a while), but corridors and bathroom were cold. It was fine for us because we are used to living in Japan, but it could be annoying for a foreigner.

The owner was very kind and welcoming. He entertained us with some chats and prepared coffee for us even if we left very early in the morning! The room was cozy and rather large for Japanese standards.

Stayed in February 2025

Enjoyable stay with our friendly host… cozy rooms, nice beds and clean shared facilities 👍🏼

Stayed in October 2024

As a con, the town might not be for everyone. It's quiet and off the beaten path, but for us, that was exactly what made it special.

Our stay at Shirokuma Inn was a truly memorable experience. The value for money is incredible, especially considering the unique atmosphere of the family room with a garden view. It felt like staying in an authentic Ryokan, offering a peaceful retreat with a touch of traditional Japan. The location is excellent. Just a 15-minute walk to the beach and 10 minutes to a Family Mart, with local restaurants nearby. The town itself is sparsely populated but incredibly charming. The center has preserved the authentic beauty of an old fishing village, which adds to its appeal. For those with a refined palate, there are one or two Michelin-starred restaurants in the area, though we opted for more casual but equally authentic local cuisine, which did not disappoint. The breakfast offered by the host was Western-style, featuring eggs, bacon, bread, and coffee, and it was delicious. The hosts, a wonderful Japanese-Canadian couple, are iconic. Communication was seamless for us as Europeans, making the stay even more enjoyable. One of the highlights of our trip was the nearby Iwasehama beach, which offers stunning sunsets. There's even a bar on the beach where you can enjoy a drink while watching the sun go down—an unforgettable experience.

Stayed in August 2024

We really enjoyed chatting with the owner and other guests during our delicious breakfast that was included as part of our stay. The rooms and beds were comfortable and the atmosphere was warm and friendly.

Stayed in August 2024

Breakfast was always so yummy! homecooked!!

Stayed in June 2024

The bed was uncomfortable as it was very hard and the pillows were also hard

Good location in the port area of Toyama Bay. The proprietor gave us excellent advice on activities and general information about Japanese life. He also made us awesome breakfasts, with pancakes one day and omelette the next

Stayed in June 2024

Great little bed and breakfast! No frills but perfect for our overnight stay near the beach - and the price was right. Breakfast was great! Close walking distance to restaurants and the main street in the beach community. Our bedroom was large, clean and comfy.

Stayed in March 2024

Very nice traditional place. The owner is very nice and helped in what we needed. We felt that we are guests in a Japanese family house.

Stayed in April 2024

the owner is a very kind and helpful

Stayed in April 2024

Really up to your next door. Feel some uncomfortable with the other guests who always complainning of the voice and light. We tried our best possible to keep quiet and not turning on the light unnecessarily. But this is more like home stay not a hotel. We all should accept and respect our choices of stay. And the breakfast need to be done in 30 minutes, since there are queue for the next guest. No problem if you can eat quick.

Homey place. A heritage street nearby. The check in is easy.

Stayed in April 2024

Sheets were a lil bit dirty, but mb some dust when it was drying

Amazing host and breakfast

Stayed in April 2024

Well I booked without realising it is a ryokan. (It calls itself an inn, in English.) Ryokan is great in principle but our bodies are getting a little aged for the low, hard bed. We also missed that the facilities are shared, which we prefer not to tolerate nowadays. Seemed to be no obvious place to shave or clean teeth. The nearby beach is ok, the sunset pleasant and the village interesting but Aussies should not expect a beach of the average Australian calibre.

Quiet, friendly host, very good breakfast. Pleasant atmosphere. Owner is Canadian so easier to converse for us. Not expensive. Small so only a few guests. Easy tram ride from Toyama station.

Stayed in November 2023

I suggest you opt for an upstairs room. The walls offer little noise insulation and the downstairs room is next to the kitchen/dining area so if breakfast prep starts early, as it did with us, it’s an unwelcome wake up call.

The property was pleasant with the host being friendly and informative. Great western style breakfast. It’s a 5 minute walk from the tram stop, 15-20 minutes to the beach and right near the main historic street. It’s a nice place to stay for a night in a quiet little town.

Stayed in November 2023

Location was great to to see the sea of Japan and breakfast was an awesome Western style way to start the day!

Stayed in October 2023

The hosts were incredibly nice. I loved our breakfast time with them and the fun conversations. Iwase is beautiful and I highly recommend spending plenty of time in the surrounding area. It is such a gem. This inn is easy to get to via Toyama tram. It's about a 30 min trip from the station including a short walk. Thank you so much. We hope to see you again soon!

Stayed in September 2023

Clean room in typical Japanese house. Very yummy pancakes for breakfast.

Stayed in September 2023

jitsu ha, I didn’t like the smell of the Japanese air fresheners in the public areas. Maybe just my thing

It was the classic “bed and breakfast” experience that you read about, but hardly ever have. The friendly hosts not only served a great breakfast, but were attentive to every aspect of the experience.

Stayed in September 2023

Owner was very helpful

Stayed in September 2023

We loved to stay at Shirokuma Inn, where the room is very spacious and clean. Also, we were served the best breakfast!

Stayed in September 2023