Best around Kumano Kodo, Shingu, Shirahama Spot List

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

Enjoy a sweeping view of the sea at Shirahama

A path stretching through the verdant Kumano region

A beautiful attraction associated with the legendary Kobo Daishi

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

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

Soak in the hot springs while looking out through the pine forest at Shirahama Beach

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

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

A cozy accommodation with its own hot spring

Known as one of Japan’s top three beauty hot springs

View the world six meters below the water surface

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

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

The beloved traditional tubs have long been a symbol of Yunomine

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

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

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

Handmade cuisine prepared by the proprietress. Reservations are required for the highly popular Kodo Bento lunch boxes