Best around Kumano Kodo, Shingu, Shirahama Spot List

Formerly Kumano Hayatama Taisha Shrine, this shrine is located on the grounds where Kumano’s three deities descended

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

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

Introduces Kumano’s world heritage sites

Immerse yourself in the ambiance of Mount Nachi

The inspiration for Shirahama’s namesake

A path stretching through the verdant Kumano region

Enjoy a sweeping view of the sea at Shirahama

The sunsets here are particularly beautiful

A beautiful attraction associated with the legendary Kobo Daishi

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

View the world six meters below the water surface

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

The beloved traditional tubs have long been a symbol of Yunomine

Enjoy a meal with brown rice in an traditional Japanese-style home

Exquisite hamburg steak made from domestic boar

This observation deck lies at the southern tip of Shionomisaki. The seventh and eighth floors, which are 100 meters above sea level, are observation galleries, commanding a magnificent view of the Pacific Ocean. On a fine day, the vista even takes in the distant Mt. Nachi. On entering the deck, you'll receive a certificate for visiting the southernmost point of Japan's main island as proof of your visit to Shionomisaki. The grasslands at the tip of the cape, called “Boro no Shiba,” stretch out over 100,000 square meters. A restaurant there serves a variety of dishes using locally sourced ingredients.

A festival of fire unfolds at Nachi Falls

The starting point for the World Heritage Kumano Kodo, offering services that help visitors travel with confidence.