Best around Kumano Kodo, Shingu, Shirahama Spot List

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 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 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 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.

Aarons Guest House is set in Tanabe, 600 metres from Kozan-ji Temple, 1.2 km from Tokei Shrine, as well as 6 km from Tanabe City Museum of Art. It is located 1.7 km from Tanabe Ogigahama Beach and offers a shared kitchen. The homestay provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. All units have a shared bathroom equipped with a bath and slippers, while some rooms here will provide you with a fully equipped kitchen fitted with a microwave. The units are equipped with heating facilities. Dining options are available close to the homestay. Kamitonda Concert Hall is 7.6 km from Aarons Guest House, while Shirahama Art Museum is 12 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 11 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.

Set in Tanabe, 700 metres from Tanabe Ogigahama Beach, Business Hotel B, loom - Vacation STAY 38160v offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is located 400 metres from Tokei Shrine, 1.5 km from Kozan-ji Temple and 5.9 km from Tanabe City Museum of Art. Kamitonda Concert Hall is 7.5 km from the hotel and Shirahama Art Museum 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 38160v feature air conditioning and a desk. Kishu Museum of Art is 12 km from the accommodation, while Heisogen Park is 12 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 11 km from the property.

Located in Taiji, 400 metres from Hiromitsu Ochiai Baseball Hall, HOTEL HOLISTIC RESORT - Vacation STAY 34520v provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is situated 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 away and Kumano Hayatama Taisha is 26 km from the hotel. Every room comes with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At the hotel rooms come with air conditioning and a TV. An Asian breakfast is available at HOTEL HOLISTIC RESORT - Vacation STAY 34520v. Hirou Shrine is 20 km from the accommodation, while Seigantoji Temple is 21 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 79 km from the property.

Set in Tanabe in the Wakayama region, with Tanabe Ogigahama Beach and Kozan-ji Temple nearby, Tanabe no Yado Ataigawa - Vacation STAY 10883v features accommodation with free private parking. The property is around 6.7 km from Tanabe City Museum of Art, 8.3 km from Kamitonda Concert Hall and 13 km from Shirahama Art Museum. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.4 km from Tokei Shrine. With free WiFi, this 2-bedroom holiday home offers a TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and fridge. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a private bathroom. Kishu Museum of Art is 13 km from the holiday home, while Heisogen Park is 13 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 12 km from the property.

Ichiya no jikka / Vacation STAY 78859 is situated in Shimosato, 8.6 km from Nachikatsuura Sports and Cultural Center, 15 km from Hirou Shrine, as well as 16 km from Seigantoji Temple. With free private parking, the property is 4.3 km from Taiji Municipal Stone Wall Memorial Hall and 6.1 km from Hiromitsu Ochiai Baseball Hall. The property is non-smoking and is set 7.9 km from Fudarakusanji Temple. With free WiFi, this 2-bedroom holiday home offers a cable TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and fridge. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a private bathroom. Kamikura Shrine is 19 km from the holiday home, while Kumano Hayatama Taisha is 20 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 76 km away.

Located in Shirahama, 2.7 km from Ezura Beach, 白浜・温泉リゾート海岳 provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The property is situated 2.6 km from Shirahama Art Museum, 2.7 km from Kishu Museum of Art and 2.7 km from Heisogen Park. Providing free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking hotel features a hot spring bath. The hotel features certain rooms with sea views, and every room is equipped with a kettle. All units at 白浜・温泉リゾート海岳 include air conditioning and a safety deposit box. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy an Asian breakfast. With staff speaking English, Japanese and Chinese, guidance is available at the reception. Tanabe City Museum of Art is 6.4 km from 白浜・温泉リゾート海岳, while Tokei Shrine is 10 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 2 km from the property.

Situated in Tanabe in the Wakayama region, with Tanabe Ogigahama Beach and Tokei Shrine nearby, ICHIE Second Location features accommodation with free private parking. The property is around 1.9 km from Kozan-ji Temple, 6.3 km from Tanabe City Museum of Art and 7.9 km from Kamitonda Concert Hall. Heisogen Park is 13 km from the guest house and Saki-no-Yu Onsen Spa is 13 km away. At the guest house, each unit has a wardrobe. At the guest house, every unit comes with air conditioning and a shared bathroom. Shirahama Art Museum is 13 km from the guest house, while Kishu Museum of Art is 13 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 11 km away.

Ideally situated in the Shirahama Onsen district of Shirahama, Hotel Kawakyu is situated 1.5 km from Ezura Beach, 1.3 km from Shirahama Art Museum and 2.9 km from Saki-no-Yu Onsen Spa. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a garden, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. The hotel features an indoor pool and a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel offers 4-star accommodation with massage treatments and includes a hot spring bath and spa centre. Kishu Museum of Art is 3 km from Hotel Kawakyu, while Heisogen Park is 3.1 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 3 km away.

Guesthouse Hatenashi - Vacation STAY 43938v is set in Hongu, 37 km from Kamikura Shrine, 38 km from Kumano Hayatama Taisha, as well as 39 km from Shingu Castle Ruins Park. With free private parking, the property is 4.6 km from Hosshinmon Oji Shrine and 26 km from Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art. The property is non-smoking and is situated 28 km from Kumanoshi Kiwakozan Museum. With free WiFi, this 2-bedroom guest house features a TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and fridge. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a shared bathroom. The guest house is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Ubuta Shrine is 48 km from the guest house, while Fudarakusanji Temple is 49 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 64 km away.

Musashi features Japanese-style accommodations and a hot-spring bath for guests to relax in. JR Shirahama Train Station is a 20-minute drive away. A free local shuttle bus is available from the station to the hotel on a first-come first-serve basis. Free Wi-Fi is available at the public areas. The air-conditioned rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) flooring and Japanese futon bedding. Each includes a flat-screen TV, a fridge, and an electric kettle. The en suite bathroom has slippers and a hairdryer. Guests can request for massages or go the spa for relaxation. A gift shop is available for buying local products, and a karaoke room can be used as well. Breakfast and dinner include a Japanese and Western buffet, and are served at the dining hall. Nishiki also serves Japanese meals, and refreshments are available at the bar and lounge. Musashi Inn is a 10-minute drive from both Senjojiki and Sandanbeki Cave. Adventure World is a 15-minute drive away.

Located less than 1 km from Kamikura Shrine, a 10-minute walk from Shingu Castle Ruins Park and 14 km from Fudarakusanji Temple, ゲストハウスHayatamaわびさび features accommodation set in Shingu. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 100 metres from Kumano Hayatama Taisha. The air-conditioned apartment consists of 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen with dining area, and 1 bathroom with bidet. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Nachikatsuura Sports and Cultural Center is 15 km from the apartment, while Hirou Shrine is 21 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 89 km away.

Set in Shirahama, 1.1 km from Shirarahama Beach, Infinito Hotel and Spa offers accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, free shuttle service and free WiFi. Some units at the property feature a balcony with a sea view. The hotel offers a hot spring bath. A traditional multi-course Japanese meal is served for dinner at the property, and Italian meals are also available, upon request. Kishu Museum of Art is less than 1 km from Infinito Hotel and Spa, while Heisogen Park is a 13-minute walk from the property. The nearest airport is Nanki–Shirahama Airport, 2 km from the accommodation.

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.