20 Ryokan in Kumano Kodo, Shingu, Shirahama

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

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

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

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.

Boasting sea views, Kurhouse Shirahama provides accommodation with a spa and wellness centre, a fitness centre and an open-air bath, around 2.1 km from Ezura Beach. 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. The units in the ryokan are fitted with a kettle. There is a private bathroom with hot tub in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. All units will provide guests with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV. An Asian breakfast is available every morning at the ryokan. 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. Rinkaiura Beach is 2.5 km from Kurhouse Shirahama, while Shirahama Art Museum is 2.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Nanki–Shirahama Airport, 2 km from the ryokan.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Boasting beautiful open-air baths facing Ohto River, Sansuikan Kawayu Midoriya offers both Japanese and Western-style rooms. On-site parking is available free of charge and bicycle rental is possible at a fee. Each room has both heating and air-conditioning facilities. There are a flat-screen TV and an electric kettle as well. The en suite bathroom includes a bath, a shower and free toiletries. Guests at Sansuikan Kawayu Midoriya can enjoy bathing in either a gender-specific bath or a mixed bath while wearing a robe. Massage services are also available at a surcharge upon reservation. The ryokan offers free WiFi access in public areas. The on-site restaurant serves breakfast buffet and Japanese Kaiseki course dinner. Located in Kumano Kodo, one of many ancient pilgrimage routes registered in UNESCO World Heritage, the ryokan is a couple minutes’ walk from Kawayu Onsen Bus Stop and a 10-minute drive from Kumano Hongu Shrine.

Hotel Tenzankaku Kaiyutei is located in the Shirahama Onsen Hot Spring area, a 13-minute drive from JR Shirahama Station. A free bus service operated by Kumiai is available. The hotel offers an outdoor hot spring bath, free parking on site and free Wi-Fi in public areas. Japanese-style guest rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) flooring with traditional futon bedding. Each comes with a fridge and a flat-screen TV. The property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests have the option to unwind in the outdoor hot spring bath or in the indoor bath. Massage services are available upon request. Guests can enjoy a Kaiseki (traditional Japanese multi-course) dinner at the hotel’s dining room. A daily breakfast is served there as well. Tenzankaku Kaiyutei Hotel is a 10-minute drive from the Nanki Shirahama Airport and a 3-minute drive from Shirahama Kaichu Tenbo. It is within a 10-minute drive of Shirarahama Beach and the Adventure World.

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.

Situated near Shirarahama Beach and Kishu Museum of Art, The Gran Resort Elegante Shirahama is in Shirahama and features free private parking and a restaurant. Each accommodation at the 3-star ryokan has sea views, and guests can enjoy access to a sauna and a hot spring bath. The accommodation offers a lift, full-day security and luggage storage for guests. All units feature air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. A balcony with pool views is offered in each unit. At the ryokan, units include bed linen and towels. There is a coffee shop and bar. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Heisogen Park is 1.5 km from the ryokan, while Shirahama Art Museum is 3.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Nanki–Shirahama Airport, 2 km from The Gran Resort Elegante Shirahama.

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 air-conditioned accommodation is 21 km from Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art. The property is allergy-free and is situated 26 km from Kumanoshi Kiwakozan Museum. The ryokan is fitted with a flat-screen TV. The ryokan offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service. 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. The nearest airport is Nanki–Shirahama Airport, 58 km from Ryokan Adumaya.

Boasting various hot spring baths and river views, Kawayu Onsen Fujiya is historic accommodation situated near the Kumano pilgrimage route. Sophisticated Japanese multi-course meals are served. Free Wi-Fi is available in the public area, and parking is offered at no charge. Guests can choose between traditional Japanese-style rooms with futon bedding and modern rooms with Western beds. All rooms are air-conditioned, and come with a flat-screen TV, a fridge and an electric kettle. Toiletries are included in the en suite bathroom, and some rooms feature a luxurious open-air bath. Fujiya Ryokan’s hot spring baths are spacious and situated both indoor and outdoor. One of the stylish baths can be reserved for private use at an extra charge. A naturally-made bath on a river bunk in front of the property is also available. The ryokan is a 1-hour bus ride from JR Shingu Station and a 60-minute drive from Shirahama Airport. Sacred Kumano-kodo pilgrimage route is a 25-minute drive away, and the property offers free shuttle to the route. The ryokan serves delicately prepared Japanese multi-course meals. Traditional Japanese breakfast with local ingredients is also offered.

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.

Set in Susami, 20 km from Shirahama, Hotel Sunset Susami features air-conditioned rooms and free private parking. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free WiFi is available on the ground floor lobby and restaurant. Each room is fitted with a TV. You will find a kettle in the room. Rooms come with a shared bathroom. Hotel Sunset Susami features free WiFi . Bike hire and car hire are available at this ryokan and the area is popular for cycling. You can play table tennis at this ryokan, and the area is popular for hiking.

Conveniently located just a 1-minute walk from Kiikatsuura Train Station, Wakatake offers cosy Japanese-style accommodations featuring tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding. Free Wi-Fi is available at public areas. Air conditioned rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV, a DVD player and a seating area with a low table and cushions. Bathrooms and toilets are shared with other guests. At Wakatake Inn, guests can soak in the public hot spring baths, get a soothing massage at a surcharge or grab a complimentary coffee at the coffee/tea station. Vending machines can also be found on site. Japanese-style dinner featuring local seafood and Japanese Sake or Shochu and a Japanese-style set breakfast are served at the dining area. Katsuura Port within a 10-minute walk away, while Nachi Falls is a 20-minute drive from the property. Guests can also access Hotel Urashima Resort & Spa’s hot spring baths, located just a 10-minute drive and ferry ride away, at a discounted price.

Guest House Takiyoshi in Hongu features accommodation with free WiFi, 14 km from Hosshinmon Oji Shrine, 21 km from Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art and 26 km from Kumanoshi Kiwakozan Museum. The property is around 36 km from Kamikura Shrine, 37 km from Kumano Hayatama Taisha and 37 km from Shingu Castle Ruins Park. Fudarakusanji Temple is 47 km away and Nachikatsuura Sports and Cultural Center is 48 km from the ryokan. At the ryokan, each unit includes a shared bathroom. An Asian breakfast is available each morning 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. The nearest airport is Nanki–Shirahama Airport, 58 km from the ryokan.