20 Ryokan in Kumano Kodo, Shingu, Shirahama

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 spa bath, Hotel Tenzankaku Kaiyutei is situated in Shirahama. The 3-star ryokan has sea views and is 1.8 km from Shirarahama Beach. There is a seasonal outdoor pool and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. The ryokan has a flat-screen TV. The unit at the property features a bath and a dressing room. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a private bathroom. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Kishu Museum of Art is 1.6 km from the ryokan, while Heisogen Park is 1.7 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 3 km away.

Situated in Hongu, 14 km from Hosshinmon Oji Shrine and 21 km from Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art, Guest House Takiyoshi offers free WiFi and air conditioning. It is set 26 km from Kumanoshi Kiwakozan Museum and features a lift. Shingu Castle Ruins Park is 37 km away and Fudarakusanji Temple is 47 km from the ryokan. At the ryokan, each unit includes a shared bathroom. An Asian breakfast is available at the property and includes warm dishes and local specialities. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Kamikura Shrine is 36 km from the ryokan, while Kumano Hayatama Taisha is 37 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 58 km away.

A 4-minute walk from JR Kiikatsuura Station, Onsenminshuku Kosakaya offers Japanese-style rooms and a hot spring bath in Nachikatsuura. Free private parking is available on site and free WiFi is provided throughout the property. Each room at this ryokan is air conditioned and is fitted with a flat-screen TV. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine and Seigantoji Temple are a 25-minute drive away, while Nachi Beach is a 3-minute drive from Onsenminshuku Kosakaya. Katsuura Port is a 7-minute walk away.

Set in Hongu and only 14 km from Hosshinmon Oji Shrine, Ryokan Adumaya offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The ryokan features a spa experience, with its hot spring bath, public bath and open-air bath. The property is allergy-free and is situated 21 km from Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art. The ryokan is fitted with a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are offered in the ryokan. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a shared bathroom. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Kumanoshi Kiwakozan Museum is 26 km from the ryokan, while Kamikura Shrine is 36 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 58 km away.

Located in Kumano Kodo, Sansuikan Kawayu Midoriya offers both Japanese and Western-style rooms. On-site parking and bicycle rental are available free of charge. Each room has heating and air conditioning facilities. A flat-screen TV and an electric kettle are also provided. The bathroom includes a bath, a shower and free toiletries. The ryokan offers free WiFi access in public areas. The on-site restaurant serves breakfast buffet and Japanese dinner. The ryokan is a 1-minute walk from Kawayu Onsen Bus Stop and a 10-minute drive from Kumano Hongu Shrine.

Situated in Katsuura in the Wakayama region, with Nachi Beach and Nachikatsuura Sports and Cultural Center nearby, Wakatake features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to a hot spring bath. This 2-star ryokan offers full-day security and luggage storage space. The ryokan has family rooms. The units in the ryokan are equipped with a kettle. Complete with a shared bathroom fitted with slippers, all units at the ryokan have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms include a seating area. At the ryokan, each unit has bed linen and towels. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy an Asian breakfast. Fudarakusanji Temple is 2.5 km from Wakatake, while Taiji Municipal Stone Wall Memorial Hall is 7.2 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 82 km away.

・Direct access to the beach from the property for an excellent location ・Approximately a 1-minute walk from the nearest bus stop, 'Shirahama Bus Center' ・Free on-site parking is available from 1:00 PM on the check-in day to 11:00 AM on the check-out day. ・If you wish to have meals, you need to book a plan that includes meals in advance.The dining room is available only for guests who book a plan that includes meals. ・Dinner starts at three times: 5:30 PM, 6:30 PM, and 7:30 PM, with a dining duration of 90 minutes.Details will be provided at check-in.You cannot specify the time in advance. ・Room types are mainly Japanese-style rooms, and many feature futon bedding.Please confirm during booking.

Set a 15-minute drive from Shirahama Energy Land and Shirahama Beach, XYZ Private Spa and Seaside Resort features free WiFi access and free private parking. All rooms feature a stylish interior and come with a flat-screen TV. Every room is fitted with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find slippers, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The living room in each room has a hot tub and features an electronically sliding wall to offer views of the ocean. Guests can unwind at an open-air restaurant on site. Shirahama Adventure World is 15 minutes by car. Kansai International Airport is a 120-minute drive from the property.

Sansuikan Kawayu Matsuya is situated just a 2-minute walk away from Kawayu Onsen bus stop. The public hot-spring bath on site is made from Hinoki cypress wood and features free flowing natural spring water. Private parking and luggage storage are available on site free of charge. There is a lounge equipped with vending machines for drinks, alcoholic beverages and instant noodles. Coin-operated laundry machines are also available for guests' convenience. Air-conditioned rooms comes with a TV, electric kettle, green tea set and private toilet. Bathroom facilities are shared at this property. Free toiletries including a toothbrush set are provided. Yukata robes are available. Sansuikan Kawayu Matsuya is located a 10-minute car ride away from Kumano Kodo Hongu Taisha Shrine, a part of UNESCO World Heritage site "Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range". A grocery store is situated a 5-minute car ride from this property. Buffet breakfast and dinner are offered at adjacent sister property Midoriya.

民宿ひろはた has sea views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Tanabe, 3.8 km from Tanabe City Museum of Art. The property is around 6.7 km from Shirahama Art Museum, 6.8 km from Kishu Museum of Art and 6.9 km from Heisogen Park. The ryokan features family rooms. Every unit is fitted with air conditioning, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV, and some units at the ryokan have a balcony. The units are equipped with heating facilities. Saki-no-Yu Onsen Spa is 6.9 km from the ryokan, while Tokei Shrine is 7.6 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 5 km away.