Higashishirakawa accommodation from NZ$152

The Miyako is positioned 20 kilometres from the central part of Higashishirakawa. Or, alternatively, the Gero Onsen Fugaku is situated 20 kilometres away. You could also make a reservation at the Hotel Kusakabe Armeria or the Onsen Business Hotel Fukiya.

If you have time, you could travel further in the Chubu region. View Chubu's beaches. Or, explore some of the region's ruins, castles and traditional villages. Visitors in this fabulous part of Japan often enjoy snowboarding and skiing.

Everyone knows we Kiwis just love to have a good time, so consider staying a little longer and check out the Onsenji Temple and Gero Onsen Gassho Village, which you'll find in Gero, 25 kilometres to the northwest of Higashishirakawa. The Mutsumikan and Suzunami are some of the short and long-stay alternatives in Gero. 55 kilometres to the north of Higashishirakawa, you'll find Takayama, home to the Best Western Hotel Takayama and Futarishizuka Hakuun. The Takayama Jinya, Hida-no-Sato and Takayama Yatai Kaikan are popular places to experience for those visiting Takayama.

Before you say "catch ya later" to Chubu, ensure you experience a local game. Visit Toyota Stadium to the south of Higashishirakawa. Those sports fans wishing to find a bed close to the stadium can choose from the Meitetsu Toyota Hotel or the Hotel Route-Inn Toyota Jinnaka.

Chubu Centrair International Airport is the most practical airport for arriving in Higashishirakawa and is 100 kilometres drive from the centre of town. If you would like to stay nearby, try the Comfort Hotel Central International Airport or the Centrair Hotel.