20 Lodgings in Kumano Kodo, Shingu, Shirahama

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

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

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

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

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

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

The popular open-air bath looks out across the beach

Boasting sea views, Kurhouse Shirahama provides accommodation with a spa and wellness centre, a fitness centre and an open-air bath, around 1.7 km from Saki-no-Yu Onsen Spa. Offering free private parking, the 2-star ryokan is 600 metres from Shirarahama Beach. The accommodation offers a sauna, hot spring bath, family-friendly restaurant and free WiFi. There is a private bathroom with hot tub in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy an Asian breakfast. There is a coffee shop, and a minimarket is also available. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Kurhouse Shirahama also features an indoor pool and a hot tub for guests to relax in. A car rental service is available at the accommodation. Kishu Museum of Art is 1.9 km from Kurhouse Shirahama, while Heisogen Park is 2.4 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 2 km away.

Located in the Nanki Katsuura hot-spring area, guests at Hotel Urashima can enjoy natural Bokido cave hot-spring baths. The hotel offers 4 other public hot-spring baths. The property offers free shuttle service by car or ferry for limited hours per day, both a 10-minute ride from JR Kii Katsuura Station. Free WiFi is available in the public areas. The air-conditioned rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding. A TV, fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags are included in each. Rooms come with a private toilet but bathrooms are shared. An outdoor swimming pool is open during the summer and a coin launderette is provided for guests to use. Local gifts can be purchased at the souvenir shop and a karaoke room is available as well. A breakfast and dinner buffet are served at the hotel’s dining room. Urashima Hotel is a 15-minute walk from Katsuura Fishing Port and a 20-minute drive from Taiji Whale Museum.

Located right in front of Shirahama Beach, Shiraraso Grand Hotel offers both Japanese-style accommodations and Western rooms with a tatami area. Rooms come with ocean views and Japanese Yukata robes. Guest can relax in the indoor/outdoor hot-spring baths and request relaxing massages for an extra charge. The hotel is a 10-minute drive or bus ride from JR Shirahama Train Station. Free WiFi is available in all areas. In the room, guests can sit by the seating area with low tables and enjoy watching the TV. The en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer. An outdoor swimming pool is open during the summer season and guests can purchase local products at the souvenir shop. Private reservable hot-spring baths can be requested and a game room is available as well. Free Wi-Fi is available in the public areas. Guests can enjoy diving in the area throughout the year, and beach illumination lights attract tourists from December to February. A traditional multi-course dinner and a Japanese breakfast set are served at the dining room. Fresh local seafood dishes are offered at Isokaze restaurant. Hotel Grand Shiraraso is a 15-minute drive from Adventure World. The Sandanbeki Caves and Toretore Market are located a 10-minute drive away. Nanki Shirahama Airport is a 15-minute drive away.

Hotel Sanrakuso features Japanese-style rooms with beautiful ocean views. Guests can soak in the hot-spring baths or request for relaxing massages during their stay. A free shuttle runs between the hotel and JR Shirahama Train Station, which is a 30-minute drive. The air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV, a fridge, and an electric kettle with green tea. Each has tatami (woven-straw) flooring and Japanese futon bedding. The en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer. Guests can enjoy singing at the hotel’s karaoke room or purchase local products at the gift shop. The lobby features beautiful views of Shirahama Beach and provides free WiFi access. A vending machine is available for drinks and ice cream. The on-site restaurant, Wakuwaku offers a breakfast buffet of Japanese dishes. Sanrakuso Hotel is about a 10-minute drive from Nanki Shirahama Airport. Senjojiki Plateau and Sandanbeki Cliff are both a 10-minute drive away.

Hotel Kirinosato Takahara features outdoor and indoor hot spring baths, only a 2-minute walk from the World Heritage Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Routes. It offers free Wi-Fi throughout the property, a terrace and rooms with a Japanese interior and Western beds. Guests can go hiking through mountain paths or unwind in one of the hotel’s public hot spring baths. Kirinosato Takahara organizes charged activities such as walking the Kumano Kodo, dressing in Heian-era clothes or experience farming. Facilities include drinks vending machines, a shop and free parking. There are Spanish and Chinese speaking staff. Kirinosato Takahara is a 3-minute walk from both the Takijiri Oji Temple and the Kirinosato Takahara Kumano Jinja Shrine. JR Kii Tanabe Station is a 45-minute bus ride away. Upon reservation, the hotel offers a free shuttle to/from Gyubadoji Michinoeki Station, Takijiri and the Arisugawa bus stop. Air-conditioned rooms have a tatami (woven-straw) floor, an LCD TV and a small fridge. Guests sleep in Western beds. All rooms come with an attached private toilet, while bathrooms are shared. A Japanese breakfast and dinner with local dishes are served at the dining room.

Offering tranquil outdoor hot-spring baths with nature views, a Nakai-san personal attendant, karaoke, massages and sumptuous Kaiseki dinners, Yunominesou is a 10-minute walk from Tsuboyu hot spring, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The traditional rooms at Yunominesou Ryokan have sliding paper screens, floor cushions and Japanese futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor. Guests can relax in the Yukata robe or watch the LCD TV. All rooms include a toilet, an electric kettle and a fridge. The ryokan is a 10-minute walk from the beautiful Kumano Kodo forest path, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is 37 km from JR Shingu Train Station and 53 km from JR Kiitanabe Train Station. On-site parking is free. Guests can enjoy a game of ping-pong or billiards, or browse the gift shop. Two private hot-spring bathes can be used when it's available. A set-menu Japanese breakfast and dinner are served at the property restaurant. Guests with dinner included in the rate must check in by 18:30 to eat dinner at the property. Guests checking in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given. There are no restaurants in the area, so dining at the hotel is recommended.

Boasting a spacious garden overlooking the Kumano-Nada Sea and the gentle mountains along the coast, Yado Kayuu features hot-spring baths, a summertime outdoor pool, tennis courts and Japanese rooms with sea views. Traditional Kaiseki Japanese cuisine is available for dinner. Guests at Hana Irodori no Yado Kayuu sleep in futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor. Each air-conditioned room has an en suite bathroom and an electric kettle. Slippers are also provided. The hotel is a 15-minute drive from JR Kii-Katsuura Train Station on the Kisei Line, and a free shuttle is offered. It is a 10-minute walk to the Taijicho Whale Museum and Taiji Kujirahama Park.

Situated in Shirahama, 1.1 km from Shirarahama Beach and 1.7 km from Kishu Museum of Art, Azami Ann Maisonette offers air conditioning. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.8 km from Heisogen Park. The spacious holiday home has 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a microwave, a toaster, a washing machine, a fridge and a stovetop. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. The holiday home is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Shirahama Art Museum is 2 km from the holiday home, while Tanabe City Museum of Art is 6.5 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 2 km away.

Set in Esumi, 27 km from Shionomisaki Shrine and 32 km from Kushimoto Turkish Memorial and Museum, Lacomaゲストハウス offers a garden and air conditioning. It is situated 33 km from Kishu Museum of Art and offers a shared kitchen. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The kitchen has a microwave, a toaster and a fridge and there is a shared bathroom with slippers and a hair dryer. The accommodation is non-smoking. Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Esumi, like cycling and fishing. Heisogen Park is 33 km from Lacomaゲストハウス, while Tanabe City Museum of Art is 35 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 30 km away.

Offering a garden and mountain view, KUMANOYASAI Cottage in Chikatsuyu is set in Tanabe, 28 km from Kamitonda Concert Hall and 30 km from Hosshinmon Oji Shrine. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property. The property is non-smoking and is located 600 metres from Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchenette with a toaster and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a hair dryer. A dressing room and laundry service is also available. An American breakfast is available at the holiday home. As an added convenience, KUMANOYASAI Cottage in Chikatsuyu offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. A bicycle rental service is available at the accommodation, while hiking can be enjoyed nearby. Tanabe City Museum of Art is 33 km from KUMANOYASAI Cottage in Chikatsuyu, while Kozan-ji Temple is 34 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 38 km from the property.

Situated in Nachikatsuura, 1.3 km from Nachi Beach and 700 metres from Nachikatsuura Sports and Cultural Center, 千利休 offers air conditioning. It is located 2 km from Fudarakusanji Temple and features full-day security. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. The spacious apartment features 1 separate bedroom and includes a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, toaster and dining area. The accommodation is non-smoking. Guests at the apartment can make the most of yoga classes offered in-house. Guests at 千利休 will be able to enjoy activities in and around Nachikatsuura, like cycling. Taiji Municipal Stone Wall Memorial Hall is 7.9 km from the accommodation, while Hirou Shrine is 9.4 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 84 km away.

Set just 1.2 km from Nachikatsuura Sports and Cultural Center, 町中ステイ 宗ハウス provides accommodation in Nachikatsuura with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as a shared kitchen. The property features garden and inner courtyard views, and is 1.5 km from Nachi Beach. The guest house offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. Each unit is equipped with a shared bathroom. At the guest house, the units come with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Fudarakusanji Temple is 2.5 km from the guest house, while Taiji Municipal Stone Wall Memorial Hall is 7.5 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 83 km from the property.