Best around Kumano Kodo, Shingu, Shirahama Spot List

Boasting sea views, Kurhouse Shirahama provides accommodation with a spa and wellness centre, a fitness centre and an open-air bath, around 1.9 km from Kishu Museum of Art. 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. An Asian breakfast is available 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. Heisogen Park is 2.4 km from Kurhouse Shirahama, while Shirahama Art Museum is 2.6 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 2 km away.

A festival of fire unfolds at Nachi Falls

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.

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.

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.

Set in Tanabe, 700 metres from Tanabe Ogigahama Beach, Business Hotel B, loom - Vacation STAY 38186v offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 400 metres from Tokei Shrine, 1.5 km from Kozan-ji Temple and 5.9 km from Tanabe City Museum of Art. Kishu Museum of Art is 12 km from the hotel and Heisogen Park is 12 km away. All units at the hotel come with a TV and a kitchen. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The units at Business Hotel B, loom - Vacation STAY 38186v feature air conditioning and a desk. Kamitonda Concert Hall is 7.5 km from the accommodation, while Shirahama Art Museum is 12 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 11 km from the property.

Featuring garden views, Minasama Oyado Shimakaze offers accommodation with a garden and a terrace, around 19 km from Kishu Museum of Art. The property features inner courtyard and quiet street views, and is 19 km from Heisogen Park. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. The spacious holiday home comes with 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a microwave, a fridge, a washing machine, a stovetop and kitchenware. The air-conditioned unit at the property features a walk-in shower and a dressing room. The property has an outdoor dining area. The holiday home has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Tanabe City Museum of Art is 21 km from the holiday home, while Shirahama Art Museum is 21 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 15 km from the property.

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Enalee Beach Villa is located in Kanayama. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 500 metres from Shirarahama Beach. The villa comes with 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with an oven, a microwave, a washing machine, a toaster and a fridge. Towels and bed linen are provided in the villa. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. The villa 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. Shirahama Art Museum is 1.7 km from the villa, while Kishu Museum of Art is 2.6 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 2 km from the property.

Sudomari Akariya - Vacation STAY 68896v is situated in Tanabe, 4.5 km from Kozan-ji Temple, 8.8 km from Shirahama Art Museum, and 8.9 km from Kishu Museum of Art. With free private parking, the property is 2.5 km from Tanabe City Museum of Art and 3.6 km from Tokei Shrine. The property is non-smoking and is set 3.9 km from Kamitonda Concert Hall. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a private bathroom. Heisogen Park is 8.9 km from the guest house, while Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art is 32 km from the property. The nearest airport is Nanki–Shirahama Airport, 9 km from Sudomari Akariya - Vacation STAY 68896v.

Situated in Shirahama, 1.7 km from Saki-no-Yu Onsen Spa, Uenimo Onsen Hotel Shirahama features views of the sea. This 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is located 2.1 km from Shirarahama Beach. Each room includes a kettle, while selected rooms are fitted with a kitchen with a microwave. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Guests at the hotel can enjoy an Asian breakfast. Kishu Museum of Art is 2.2 km from Uenimo Onsen Hotel Shirahama, while Heisogen Park is 2.3 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 3 km from the property.

Set in Kanayama, 200 metres from Shirarahama Beach, Daigo - Vacation STAY 07990v offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is situated 2.1 km from Shirahama Art Museum, 2.7 km from Kishu Museum of Art and 2.7 km from Heisogen Park. Tanabe City Museum of Art is 7.3 km away and Tokei Shrine is 11 km from the hotel. All rooms have a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At the hotel rooms are equipped with air conditioning and a TV. Kamitonda Concert Hall is 12 km from Daigo - Vacation STAY 07990v, while Kozan-ji Temple is 12 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 2 km away.

Situated in Kanayama in the Wakayama region, with Shirarahama Beach and Saki-no-Yu Onsen Spa nearby, Container Hotel Hakonel - Vacation STAY 46474v features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is set 1.4 km from Heisogen Park, 2.8 km from Shirahama Art Museum and 7.2 km from Tanabe City Museum of Art. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.3 km from Kishu Museum of Art. This holiday home will provide guests with 1 bedroom, a TV and air conditioning. The holiday home is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Tokei Shrine is 11 km from the holiday home, while Kamitonda Concert Hall is 12 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 1 km away.

Located within 1.2 km of Nachikatsuura Sports and Cultural Center and 2.5 km of Fudarakusanji Temple in Nachikatsuura, Oyado Hana provides accommodation with seating area. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.5 km from Nachi Beach, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. The guest house features family rooms. At the guest house, every unit includes a tatami, a flat-screen TV, a shared bathroom, bed linen and towels. The units are equipped with heating facilities. Taiji Municipal Stone Wall Memorial Hall is 7.2 km from the guest house, while Hiromitsu Ochiai Baseball Hall is 9 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 82 km from the property.

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, 白浜乃風 Shirahama No Kaze is set in Kanayama. This recently renovated holiday home is located 500 metres from Shirarahama Beach and 1.8 km from Shirahama Art Museum. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. The spacious holiday home with a terrace and quiet street views features 3 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area. The holiday home is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kanayama, like canoeing. Kishu Museum of Art is 2.9 km from 白浜乃風 Shirahama No Kaze, while Heisogen Park is 3 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 2 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Located in Taiji, 400 metres from Hiromitsu Ochiai Baseball Hall, HOTEL HOLISTIC RESORT - Vacation STAY 34549v provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 4.6 km from Taiji Municipal Stone Wall Memorial Hall, 11 km from Nachikatsuura Sports and Cultural Center and 13 km from Fudarakusanji Temple. Kamikura Shrine is 25 km from the hotel and Kumano Hayatama Taisha is 26 km away. Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a TV. Each room includes a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All units at HOTEL HOLISTIC RESORT - Vacation STAY 34549v include air conditioning and a desk. An Asian breakfast is available daily at the accommodation. Hirou Shrine is 20 km from HOTEL HOLISTIC RESORT - Vacation STAY 34549v, while Seigantoji Temple is 21 km away. The nearest airport is Nanki–Shirahama Airport, 79 km from the hotel.

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.

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.

Located in Shingu, 400 metres from Kamikura Shrine, 長徳寺宿坊　Temple Hotel has a garden, private parking and rooms with free WiFi access. The property is set 700 metres from Kumano Hayatama Taisha, less than 1 km from Shingu Castle Ruins Park and 13 km from Fudarakusanji Temple. The guest house features family rooms. Accommodation is fitted with air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bidet, slippers and a hair dryer. A fridge and kettle are also provided. At the guest house, all units have bed linen and towels. Nachikatsuura Sports and Cultural Center is 14 km from the guest house, while Hirou Shrine is 21 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 94 km from the property.

Set in Nachikatsuura, 1.4 km from Nachi Beach, Katsuura Seaside Hotel offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. This 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. Hirou Shrine is 9 km from the hotel and Seigantoji Temple is 10 km away. All units in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. The units in Katsuura Seaside Hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer. Fudarakusanji Temple is 1.5 km from the accommodation, while Nachikatsuura Sports and Cultural Center is 2.5 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 84 km from the property.