Best around Kumano Kodo, Shingu, Shirahama Spot List

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

The inspiration for Shirahama’s namesake

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

The source of worship to Nachi Falls

The popular open-air bath looks out across the beach

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

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

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

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

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

Enjoy a sweeping view of the sea at Shirahama

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

Hirou Shrine’s object of worship is famous for the large volume of water and for having the country’s highest drop off

Immerse yourself in the ambiance of Mount Nachi

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

The head Kumano shrine where various Kumano deities are worshiped

The beloved traditional tubs have long been a symbol of Yunomine

View the world six meters below the water surface

This outdoor, natural bath is even popular in winter