Best around Kumano Kodo, Shingu, Shirahama Spot List

Known as one of Japan’s top three beauty hot springs

The popular open-air bath looks out across the beach

The serene atmosphere and space provide a leisurely onsen experience for travelers

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

The remains of Kumano Taisha Shrine, the birthplace of the Kumano faith

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

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

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

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

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

Introduces Kumano’s world heritage sites

Exquisite hamburg steak made from domestic boar

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

The source of worship to Nachi Falls

Located in southern Honshu and on a hill overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Hotel & Resorts Wakayama-Kushimoto provides Western-style rooms. Guests can relax in the indoor/outdoor hot spring baths. Kushimoto Station is a 15-minute walk away.

A 10-minute drive from JR Shirahama Train Station, Hotel Luandon Shirahama features rooms with free wired internet access and a spa bath with ocean views. Guests can also reserve the private hot-spring bath for relaxation.

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.

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 and 2 smaller hot-spring baths that can be reserved for private use as well.