Best around Kumano Kodo, Shingu, Shirahama Spot List

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.

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. 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.

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.

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.

Nobu Guest House is situated in the Shirahama Onsen district of Kanayama, 3.9 km from Kishu Museum of Art, 3.9 km from Heisogen Park and 5.1 km from Tanabe City Museum of Art. The air-conditioned accommodation is 3.8 km from Shirahama Art Museum, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. Kozan-ji Temple is 10 km away and Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art is 38 km from the homestay. All units in the homestay are fitted with a kettle. At the homestay, units have a shared bathroom. The homestay is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Tokei Shrine is 9 km from the homestay, while Kamitonda Concert Hall is 10 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 3 km away.

Located a 5-minute drive from JR Kiikatsuura Train Station, Hotel Nagisaya offers a free shuttle service, and hot spring baths with an ocean view. All rooms are Japanese-style rooms with tatami (woven-straw) flooring, futon bedding and an ocean view. Each comes with a TV, a seating area and an electric kettle. Free toiletries and hairdryers are also available in rooms. At Nagisaya Hotel, guests can relax in the indoor/outdoor hot spring baths, karaoke at a surcharge or purchase souvenirs at the gift shop. Fishing and massages are also available at a fee. A dinner featuring fresh seafood will be served in guest rooms or at the restaurant, Marine. Kumano Nachi Shrine is a 16-minute drive away, while Inyo Falls is a 17-minute drive away. Kamikura Shrine is also accessible by a 25-minute drive.

Located in Kanayama, 3 km from Shirahama Art Museum and 3.1 km from Kishu Museum of Art, 白浜貸別荘2-76 offers air conditioning. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 3.2 km from Heisogen Park. The holiday home features 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, a washing machine and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. The holiday home is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Guests at 白浜貸別荘2-76 will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kanayama, like fishing. Saki-no-Yu Onsen Spa is 3.2 km from the accommodation, while Tanabe City Museum of Art is 5.6 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 2 km from the property.

Located in Tanabe, 700 metres from Tanabe Ogigahama Beach, Business Hotel B, loom - Vacation STAY 38190v provides 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 guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a TV and a kitchen. Each room includes a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All units at Business Hotel B, loom - Vacation STAY 38190v include 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.

Set in Shirahama, 1.2 km from Ezura Beach and 1.3 km from Shirahama Art Museum, Shirara Terrace B offers a garden and air conditioning. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 2.3 km from Saki-no-Yu Onsen Spa. The spacious holiday home is fitted with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with inner courtyard views. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. The holiday home is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Kishu Museum of Art is 2.7 km from the holiday home, while Heisogen Park is 2.8 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 2 km away.

Situated in Hongu, Guesthouse Trailhead is a recently renovated accommodation, 22 km from Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art and 24 km from Kumanoshi Kiwakozan Museum. The air-conditioned accommodation is 34 km from Kamikura Shrine. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Hosshinmon Oji Shrine is 8.4 km away. The spacious holiday home has 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a bidet. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. The holiday home is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Kumano Hayatama Taisha is 34 km from the holiday home, while Shingu Castle Ruins Park is 35 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 60 km away.

Situated in Kanayama, 1 km from Shirarahama Beach, Marina Hotel Kaikuu - Vacation STAY 58566v features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is set 1.4 km from Shirahama Art Museum, 2.4 km from Kishu Museum of Art and 2.5 km from Heisogen Park. Kamitonda Concert Hall is 11 km from the hotel and Kozan-ji Temple is 12 km away. All units in the hotel are fitted with a TV. The rooms have a shared bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms at Marina Hotel Kaikuu - Vacation STAY 58566v have air conditioning and a desk. Tanabe City Museum of Art is 6.9 km from the accommodation, while Tokei Shrine is 11 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 2 km away.

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.

Guest House Kushimoto - Vacation STAY 31002v is situated in Kashino, 36 km from Taiji Municipal Stone Wall Memorial Hall, 36 km from Hiromitsu Ochiai Baseball Hall, as well as 40 km from Fudarakusanji Temple. The air-conditioned accommodation is 300 metres from Kushimoto Turkish Memorial and Museum, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 14 km from Shionomisaki Shrine. The spacious holiday home includes 3 bedrooms and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge. Nachikatsuura Sports and Cultural Center is 41 km from the holiday home, while Hirou Shrine is 47 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 62 km from the property.

Set in Kanayama, holiday house shirahama - Vacation STAY 19040v offers accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive. The property is situated 1.9 km from Kishu Museum of Art, 2 km from Heisogen Park and 4.9 km from Shirahama Art Museum. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.9 km from Shirarahama Beach. The spacious holiday home is fitted with 4 bedrooms, a TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a microwave, a fridge, a washing machine, a stovetop and kitchenware. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a private bathroom. The holiday home is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Tanabe City Museum of Art is 10 km from the holiday home, while Tokei Shrine is 14 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 3 km from the property.

Set in Kanayama, 200 metres from Shirarahama Beach, Hotel Ginsui - Vacation STAY 58198v offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 2.1 km from Shirahama Art Museum, 2.9 km from Kishu Museum of Art and 2.9 km from Heisogen Park. Kamitonda Concert Hall is 12 km away and Kozan-ji Temple is 12 km from the hotel. Guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a TV. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The units at Hotel Ginsui - Vacation STAY 58198v feature air conditioning and a desk. Tanabe City Museum of Art is 7.5 km from the accommodation, while Tokei Shrine is 11 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 3 km from the property.

Situated in Kanayama, 1 km from Shirarahama Beach, Marina Hotel Kaikuu - Vacation STAY 58502v features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 1.4 km from Shirahama Art Museum, 2.4 km from Kishu Museum of Art and 2.5 km from Heisogen Park. Tanabe City Museum of Art is 6.9 km away and Tokei Shrine is 11 km from the hotel. Guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a TV. Rooms include a shared bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The rooms at Marina Hotel Kaikuu - Vacation STAY 58502v have air conditioning and a desk. Kamitonda Concert Hall is 11 km from the accommodation, while Kozan-ji Temple is 12 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 2 km away.

白浜貸し別荘ｆ-69, a property with a terrace, is situated in Shirahama, 4.5 km from Shirahama Art Museum, 6.4 km from Tanabe City Museum of Art, as well as 10 km from Tokei Shrine. The air-conditioned accommodation is 4.3 km from Kishu Museum of Art, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 4.4 km from Heisogen Park. The spacious apartment has 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a bath. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. The apartment is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Kamitonda Concert Hall is 11 km from the apartment, while Kozan-ji Temple is 11 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 2 km away.

Wan Kumano is located in Nachikatsuura, 1.6 km from Nachikatsuura Sports and Cultural Center, 3 km from Fudarakusanji Temple, as well as 6.9 km from Taiji Municipal Stone Wall Memorial Hall. The property is around 8.7 km from Hiromitsu Ochiai Baseball Hall, 10 km from Hirou Shrine and 11 km from Seigantoji Temple. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Nachi Beach is 2 km away. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchenette and 1 bathroom. The accommodation is non-smoking. Kamikura Shrine is 16 km from the holiday home, while Kumano Hayatama Taisha is 17 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 82 km from the property.