Best around Kumano Kodo, Shingu, Shirahama Spot List

Renovation and renewal. Grandly opened on July 1, 2024!

Located in a town famous for its tuna, this hotel specializes in preparing some of the country’s best tuna

Drawing from two historic sources of water, this open air bath has a nostalgic atmosphere typical of traditional public baths

The popular open-air bath looks out across the beach

The inspiration for Shirahama’s namesake

The moss-covered stone path is the most beautiful on the Kumano Kodo

The head Kumano shrine where various Kumano deities are worshiped

A beautiful attraction associated with the legendary Kobo Daishi

The remains of Kumano Taisha Shrine, the birthplace of the Kumano faith

Karaoke and a rock sauna at an open-air bath overlooking the ocean. Pets welcome

The serene atmosphere and space provide a leisurely onsen experience for travelers

The first of 33 temples on the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, Seiganto-ji is an ever-popular destination for worshipers

Exuding an Edo-period ambiance, this traditional inn offers the best of the Ryujin hot springs

The beloved traditional tubs have long been a symbol of Yunomine

A hot spring resort where you can play and relax as you please at an affordable price

Full of moving experiences; the most pandas in one place out of all Japan

Formerly Kumano Hayatama Taisha Shrine, this shrine is located on the grounds where Kumano’s three deities descended

The head of Japan’s Kumano shrines—famous for matchmaking

A resort that boasts sophisticated facilities and rooms with a marvelous panoramic view