SHIROIYA HOTEL
©Takeo Watanabe
SHIROIYA HOTEL is an innovative boutique hotel in Maebashi, Gunma, combining art and culinary experiences. Reborn in 2020 on the site of a historic inn with over 300 years of history, it was redesigned by world-renowned creators, including architect Sou Fujimoto.
The hotel features contemporary artworks by Japanese and international artists throughout the guest rooms and public spaces, offering a stay like sleeping in a museum. Guests can also enjoy fine dining made with local ingredients and authentic sauna facilities. It serves as a cultural landmark uniting history and modern art.
The hotel features contemporary artworks by Japanese and international artists throughout the guest rooms and public spaces, offering a stay like sleeping in a museum. Guests can also enjoy fine dining made with local ingredients and authentic sauna facilities. It serves as a cultural landmark uniting history and modern art.
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More Information about SHIROIYA HOTEL
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Street address
- 2-2-15 Honmachi, Maebashi City, Gunma 371-0023 Japan
About GUNMA
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Access
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Route1
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- About a 15-minute walk or a 5-minute taxi ride from JR Maebashi Station.
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Route2
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- Approximately 30 minutes by private hire car from JR Takasaki Station.
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Opening Hours
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Closed
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Website
- https://www.shiroiya.com/en/
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Best season
- All year
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Point
- A direct hired car service from JR Takasaki Station is also available (reservation required; additional fee applies).
The first-floor cafe lounge extends beneath the atrium—the signature feature of SHIROIYA HOTEL. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, or afternoon tea in this serene space surrounded by art and greenery. Guests staying with us can enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm. As you unwinde, look up to discover "Lighting Pipes," an installation by Leandro Erlich. From 9:00 pm, the installation comes to life as its lights gradually shift colors.
We also offer activities that allow guests to experience and immerse themselves in Japanese culture, including a traditional tea ceremony lesson.
update: Oct.28.2026
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