One of the best places we stayed at in Japan! The hosts were so friendly and gave us lots of recommendations for things to do around Toyama. The rooms were lovely and facilities were also clean and easy to use. The breakfasts were all very nice and the whole vibe of the place is so charming. For the price you pay this place was also by far the best value for money!

“Cute B&B!”

Lovely B&B with a helpful host and great location! The area is quiet and a tram ride out from Toyama centre but it’s easy to travel in. Walking distance to the beach and some lovely restaurants and a brewery.

Very helpful and friendly owner, he even sent our forgotten stuff after us on his free day. Beautiful room. Absolutely exceptional house and very close to the beach as well. Would stay there anytime.

Great breakfast, wonderful location and excellent service.

The ryokan-style room with garden is really nice. The breakfast was good and the host is very nice and gave us really good advice for our road trip

“Calm and quiet.”

Good place to rest and slow down. Good room with balcony. Breakfast nice. Kind and generous hosts.

Beautiful place, nice breakfast

Fantastic location, neighbourhood was quiet, 15 minute walk from sea of Japan. Host made excellent recommendation for dinner place! Clean, comfortable and extremely reasonably priced.

The ryokan-style room with garden is really nice. The breakfast was good and the host is very nice and gave us really good advice for our road trip

Very good value for money

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.

“Great location, friendly host, clean accommodations.”

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.

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

“Kind owner and cosy place”

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.

“Value for money”

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

“A stay in a charming location, but with some discomfort regarding guest interactions.”

We appreciated the quiet and charming location, which was conveniently close to local attractions and a Family Mart. The included breakfast and rain shower added comfort to our stay. The free tram tickets and restaurant recommendations were helpful, and the wife host was very kind and accommodating.

“Shirokuma Inn - A Hidden Gem in Toyama”

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.

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.

“Not very bad nor good”

- next to the beach - breakfast provided - free tram tickets

“Host was wonderful and he gave us some great eating options that were surprisingly amazing!”

Breakfast was always so yummy! homecooked!!