Where is Yamaneko Lodge?

Beside a mountain stream in Shirotori, Gujo, Gifu. Dynaland, Takasu, Washigatake and WhitePia are about twenty-five minutes by car; Gujo-Hachiman about thirty-five; UNESCO Shirakawa-go about an hour and fifteen.

How many guests can stay?

Up to 12 guests when booking the whole lodge: three Western-style beds in Matagi, with Japanese-style futons for the remaining guests in the bedrooms and lounge. Sliding doors allow rooms to open into a larger sleeping space. Individual room listings currently show three sleeping places each. Please ask us about the best setup for your group.

What are check-in and check-out times?

Check-in from 15:00. Check-out by 11:00.

Yes — pets are welcome, and parking on site is free.

How do I get there without a car?

We offer a free pickup once a day from Mino-Shirotori Station or a nearby bus stop. Please arrange it with us before you arrive. Paid transfers from Gujo-Hachiman, the ski resorts, Takayama, Shirakawa-go, Gifu-Hashima and Nagoya. Bicycles are ¥1,500 a day.

Is there an onsen nearby?

Yes — good day baths about ten minutes away, plus a deep Japanese bath at the house. Ask us for favourites when you arrive.

Through Airbnb or Booking.com — the whole lodge for up to twelve, or an individual room. We live on site and usually reply within an hour.

Shirotori · Gujo · Gifu · Japan

Yamaneko Lodge

A riverside lodge in the mountains of Gifu. Come for autumn walks, winter skiing and evenings by the wood stove.

Whole lodge for up to 12 · Individual rooms for smaller groups

Whole lodge Individual rooms

静 · 寂

An old wooden home beside a mountain stream in Shirotori, restored with comfortable rooms and its original character intact.

12
Guests: 3
Bedrooms: 25min
To ski slopes: 10min
To onsen

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The Lodge

Tatami, wood smoke & a deep hot bath

The lodge has two tatami bedrooms and one Western-style bedroom. Gather by the wood stove or around the kotatsu, with sliding doors connecting the living spaces. There is a deep Japanese-style bath and a drying corridor with space for nine sets of ski gear.

Wood-burning stove
Large kotatsu
Deep Japanese bath
Full modern kitchen
Riverside deck
Ski drying room
PS5 · Switch 2 · board games
Free parking · pets welcome

The Rooms

Find your room in the mountains

Travelling as a couple or a smaller group? Book an individual room. For a larger gathering, book all three bedrooms together as the whole lodge.

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Four Seasons

A year-round mountain base

冬

Winter

Dynaland, Takasu Snow World, Washigatake and WhitePia Takasu ski slopes — all within a 25-minute drive. Come home via one of the wonderful restaurants nearby, then soak at a local onsen.

春

Spring

Cherry blossoms along streams and mountain paths. Day trips to UNESCO-listed Shirakawa-go, along the clear Nagara River, or to nearby Takayama and the castle town of Gujo-Hachiman.

夏

Summer

Gujo Odori, Japan's longest and most famous summer dance festival. Swim the clear Nagara River, fish for ayu, and cool off in the mountain shade.

秋

Autumn

Peak autumn colour across the Gifu mountainsides, evenings at nearby onsen, and Gujo-Hachiman castle town glowing in maple red.

Fall asleep to the sound of the stream.

Getting Here

Getting to the lodge

Shirotori is a riverside town with onsen, restaurants, bakeries and shops within a ten-minute drive. A convenience store is about fifteen minutes away on foot. Arriving without a car? Arrange a pickup with us.

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Pickup

Local (Mino-Shirotori Stn / bus stop): Free, 1× daily
Gujo-Hachiman Station / IC bus stop: ¥3,000 per trip / ¥5,000 return
Washigatake / Dynaland ski resorts: ¥2,000
Takayama: ¥10,000 per trip / ¥18,000 return
Shirakawa-go: ¥12,000 per trip / ¥20,000 return
Gifu-Hashima Shinkansen Station: ¥15,000 per trip / ¥25,000 return
Nagoya Shinkansen Station: ¥20,000 per trip / ¥35,000 return
Bicycle rental (5 per day): ¥1,500 / day

By car

Local onsen, restaurants & shops: ~10 min
Dynaland / Takasu / Washigatake / WhitePia ski slopes: ~25 min
Gujo-Hachiman castle town: ~35 min
Takayama: ~55 min
UNESCO Shirakawa-go: ~1 hr 15 min
Gifu-Hashima Shinkansen Station: ~1 hr 30 min
Nagoya Station: ~2 hr

The Local Area

Bathe, feast, wander

湯

Onsen

Unwind at a local onsen, about ten minutes away by car. Ask us which baths we recommend for your visit.

食

Eat & Drink

Excellent restaurants, bakeries, pizzerias and cake shops nearby, many a pleasant fifteen-minute walk, including a convenience store.

旅

Explore

The Nagara River, UNESCO-listed Shirakawa-go, and the castle town of Gujo-Hachiman with its summer Odori dance, all in easy reach.

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Five-star guest reviews across our Airbnb listings and Google Maps, with 13 years of hosting experience.

Liam and Marisa toasting with sake before autumn mountains

Your Hosts

Liam & Marisa

We’re Liam and Marisa, your hosts at Yamaneko Lodge. Liam grew up in Liverpool and has lived in Japan for 18 years. Marisa is from Shiga; after time in Tottori and Kyoto, she now calls Gifu home. We live on site and are happy to help you plan your stay, from choosing an onsen to finding a good local meal or a day on the slopes.

Airbnb Superhost · 13 years hosting · responds within an hour

FAQ

Before you book

Where is Yamaneko Lodge?: Beside a mountain stream in Shirotori, Gujo, Gifu. Dynaland, Takasu, Washigatake and WhitePia are about twenty-five minutes by car; Gujo-Hachiman about thirty-five; UNESCO Shirakawa-go about an hour and fifteen.
How many guests can stay?: Up to 12 guests when booking the whole lodge: three Western-style beds in Matagi, with Japanese-style futons for the remaining guests in the bedrooms and lounge. Sliding doors allow rooms to open into a larger sleeping space. Individual room listings currently show three sleeping places each. Please ask us about the best setup for your group.
What are check-in and check-out times?: Check-in from 15:00. Check-out by 11:00.
Are pets allowed?: Yes — pets are welcome, and parking on site is free.
How do I get there without a car?: We offer a free pickup once a day from Mino-Shirotori Station or a nearby bus stop. Please arrange it with us before you arrive. Paid transfers from Gujo-Hachiman, the ski resorts, Takayama, Shirakawa-go, Gifu-Hashima and Nagoya. Bicycles are ¥1,500 a day.
Is there an onsen nearby?: Yes — good day baths about ten minutes away, plus a deep Japanese bath at the house. Ask us for favourites when you arrive.
How do I book?: Through Airbnb or Booking.com — the whole lodge for up to twelve, or an individual room. We live on site and usually reply within an hour.

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Stay at Yamaneko Lodge

Choose the whole lodge for up to 12 guests, or an individual room for a smaller stay. Follow a booking link to enter your dates and guest count, then check the total price and availability.

On Booking.com, select the accommodation option that matches your group before reserving.

Whole lodge · up to 12 guests

For a whole-lodge booking, up to 12 guests can stay with three Western-style beds in Matagi and Japanese-style futons for the remaining guests. Sliding doors can open rooms into a larger sleeping space, and the lounge can also be used for sleeping by your group. The individual room listings currently show three sleeping places per room. Message us before booking to discuss the arrangement that suits your group.

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Individual Rooms

Kikori木こり
Tatami bedroom · three futons
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Yamabushi山伏
Tatami bedroom · three futons
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Matagiマタギ
Western-style bedroom · three single beds
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