I'm back home and pining away to return to my birthday getaway retreat. My husband planned my 30th birthday in this romantic, beautiful setting. Shirakaba has everything you need and more - 20+ acres of beautiful woods with a gorgeous pathway to a private gazebo overlooking a stunning hillside, a private lap pool/jacuzzi/and sauna, traditional Japanese elements throughout from the... More

Having read the other reviews I'm not sure what to add. My spouse conspired with the hosts to surprise me for my 50th birthday, so I arrived to streamers, signs and delicious treats. Between the twenty choices of homemade ice cream and cookies galore, I was in heaven. The suite was welcoming, calming and well appointed. We took advantage of... More

I had seen an article about Shirakaba in a June 2012 Travel Section of the New York Times and saved it for a possible anniversary getaway. It sounded wonderful, but I never dreamed that it would exceed my wildest expectations! When we arrived, there was a Happy Anniversary sign at the front door and others all through the house. Our... More

A wonderful,relaxing getaway with hosts who went above and beyond the call of duty to make sure we were comfortable. The leisurely dinner was a serene and delicious experience for us who seldom have the time to enjoy a relaxed dinner. Japanese snacks, music, archtecture, art, and gadgets rounded out the experience.

We thoroughly enjoyed our Babymoon here at Shirakaba. The hosts were lovely - and anticipated every little detail of our needs and requests to ensure a very relaxed 3 day weekend. We loved our Temperpedic bed - so much so that we are replacing our home mattress as I write. I don't recall the last time we both slept so... More

My boyfriend took me here for my early birthday getaway/gift. I have to say I am very impressed. Delicious food and service! The owners are very nice and sweet. They are caring and considerate. They seem to enjoy serving their guest and doing whatever they can for their guest. So omg they make fresh baked cookies to your liking! Freaking... More

We're a family of four and recently spent a couple of nights at Shirakaba. Wonderful hosts. Louise and Sadao capture the essence of Japanese and American hospitality. Great breakfast and baked goods. Everything was cooked to perfection. Lovely pool and hot tub. They went all out for us, even arranging to have a pizza delivered for dinner. Thank you Louise... More

We are a family of five and decided to spend five days skiing at the nearby Jiminy Peak station and were looking for a convenient place to stay. Shirakaba ended up being the highlight of our vacation. We lived in Japan for six years and were looking forward to Japanese-style lodging but nothing prepared us for the incredible dedication we... More

We visited Shirakaba for one night in early December -- arriving on Sunday afternoon and leaving around noon on Monday. We were the only guests and were treated like a combination guests/friends of the family. After we arrived and settled in, we took a walk to the Gazebo about 5 minutes down their road. We sat in the chill night... More