Best around Kumano Kodo, Shingu, Shirahama Spot List

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

Introduces Kumano’s world heritage sites

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

This outdoor, natural bath is even popular in winter

The spectacular views of the enormous rocks will impress you

The beloved traditional tubs have long been a symbol of Yunomine

The popular open-air bath looks out across the beach

The inspiration for Shirahama’s namesake

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

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

A cozy accommodation with its own hot spring

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

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

Enjoy a sweeping view of the sea at Shirahama

A large rock protruding into the ocean

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

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

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

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