Ratings based on 147 Verified Reviews
4.0 Room cleanliness
4.6 Service & staff
3.9 Room comfort
4.0 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler
Posted 14 Aug 2021
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!
by A verified traveler
a relaxing accommodation in a coastal village
Posted 17 Oct 2018 on HotelsThe 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)!
by Mark
A little bit of paradise
Posted 20 Dec 2017 on HotelsAll 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
Recommended
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from phoenix, United States of America
Highly recommend to those who are on a budget
Posted 25 Nov 2016My 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.
by Brian from Vancouver
Hiro-san is the reason to stay at the Friend House
Posted 29 Mar 2016 on HotelsHotel 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.
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for Everyoneby A verified traveler from Tokyo, Japan
Our wonderful stay
Posted 21 Aug 2015Considering 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.
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for Everyoneby A verified traveler from Osaka, Japan
Basic facilities, fantastic staff
Posted 24 Jul 2015Had 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!
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for Everyoneby A verified traveler
Amazing stay at Shiraho Friends House
Posted 27 Apr 2015I 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!
by A verified traveler
Fabulous host and great location!
Posted 4 Apr 2015 on HotelsGREAT host who really goes out of his way to make your visit memorable. Spotlessly clean as should be in Japan. Highly recommended!
by William from Santa Cruz, California
perfect
Posted 28 Mar 2015 on HotelsMuch better than expected. Hiro was as everyone has said and more. We would love to go again.
