Best around Kumano Kodo, Shingu, Shirahama Spot List

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Situated 3.3 km from Shionomisaki Shrine, Fukurou features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. All units have a shared bathroom and have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a fridge. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Kushimoto Turkish Memorial and Museum is 12 km from the lodge, while Taiji Municipal Stone Wall Memorial Hall is 29 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 55 km away.

Set in Shingu and only less than 1 km from Kumano Hayatama Taisha, ゲストハウス みふね offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property has garden and inner courtyard views, and is 1.7 km from Kamikura Shrine. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.7 km from Shingu Castle Ruins Park. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a bidet and slippers. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Fudarakusanji Temple is 15 km from the holiday home, while Nachikatsuura Sports and Cultural Center is 15 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 96 km away.

Located in Tanabe, 1.2 km from Tanabe Ogigahama Beach, Guesthouse Fukufuku provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge. The property is set 500 metres from Tokei Shrine, 1.2 km from Kozan-ji Temple and 5.8 km from Tanabe City Museum of Art. The hostel features a sauna, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. The shared bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Kamitonda Concert Hall is 7.4 km from the hostel, while Shirahama Art Museum is 12 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 11 km from the property.

1.4 km from Kishu Museum of Art in Shirahama, Villa BluMare Shirahama offers accommodation with access to a hot spring bath and hot tub. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.2 km from Shirarahama Beach. The air-conditioned villa is composed of 1 separate bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are featured in the villa. The villa is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Heisogen Park is 1.5 km from the villa, while Shirahama Art Museum is 3.7 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 2 km from the property.

Guesthouse Ogawaya is situated in Tanabe, 1.4 km from Kozan-ji Temple, 5.4 km from Tanabe City Museum of Art, and 7 km from Kamitonda Concert Hall. The 1-star guest house is 1.1 km from Tanabe Ogigahama Beach. The property is non-smoking and is set 300 metres from Tokei Shrine. With free WiFi, this guest house offers a flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and toaster. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a private bathroom. Shirahama Art Museum is 12 km from the guest house, while Kishu Museum of Art is 12 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 10 km away.

Situated in Shirahama, 1.1 km from Shirarahama Beach and 1.7 km from Kishu Museum of Art, Azami Ann Maisonette offers air conditioning. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.8 km from Heisogen Park. The spacious holiday home has 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a microwave, a toaster, a washing machine, a fridge and a stovetop. 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. Shirahama Art Museum is 2 km from the holiday home, while Tanabe City Museum of Art is 6.5 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 2 km away.

Set in Shirahama and only 3.9 km from Kishu Museum of Art, 白浜みんと offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. This apartment features air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace. The property is non-smoking and is situated 4 km from Heisogen Park. The spacious apartment is fitted with 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a microwave, a fridge, a washing machine and a stovetop. The property offers garden views. The apartment 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 4.6 km from the apartment, while Saki-no-Yu Onsen Spa is 4.8 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 2 km away.

Located in the famous Shirahama hot-spring area, Shirahama Key Terrace Hotel Seamore features comfortable accommodations with an ocean view. Guests can relax in the sauna or hot-spring baths, and also request for massage services. Free WiFi is available in the lobby areas, and the Nanki Shirahama Airport is a 10-minute drive away. The air-conditioned rooms feature a desk, a flat-screen TV, and a refrigerator. Japanese-style rooms have tatami (woven-straw) flooring, while Western-style rooms feature a seating area with a sofa. The en suite bathroom comes with slippers and a hairdryer. Guests can enjoy playing at the game room or purchasing local products at the gift shop. An outdoor swimming pool is open during the summer season, and a lounge with karaoke is available as well. The 24-hour front desk provides photocopying and currency exchange services. Shirahama Key Terrace Hotel Seamore is a 15-minute walk from the Shirahama Beach, and a 10-minute walk from the Senjojiki Seashore. Adventure World is a 10-minute drive away.

Located just 1.7 km from Nachi Beach, MaruHouse features accommodation in Nachikatsuura with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen. It is situated 1.4 km from Nachikatsuura Sports and Cultural Center and offers luggage storage space. The guest house provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. Some units include a terrace and/or a balcony with mountain or quiet street views. The units will provide guests with a desk and a kettle. Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Nachikatsuura, like hiking. Fudarakusanji Temple is 2.3 km from MaruHouse, while Taiji Municipal Stone Wall Memorial Hall is 7.3 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 82 km from the property.

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, ゲストハウス れんげ苑 is located in Shimosato. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Taiji Municipal Stone Wall Memorial Hall is 5.1 km away and Hiromitsu Ochiai Baseball Hall is 5.6 km from the apartment. The spacious apartment is located on the ground floor and is equipped with 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a microwave, a toaster, a washing machine, a fridge and a stovetop. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the river views. This apartment is non-smoking and soundproof. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Fudarakusanji Temple is 9.3 km from the apartment, while Nachikatsuura Sports and Cultural Center is 10 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 74 km from the property.

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.

Set in Shingu and only 400 metres from Kumano Hayatama Taisha, ゲストハウスＰｉｋｏ offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. This recently renovated guest house is located less than 1 km from Shingu Castle Ruins Park and a 8-minute walk from Kamikura Shrine. The property is non-smoking and is situated 14 km from Fudarakusanji Temple. There is a dining area and a kitchenette complete with a fridge and kitchenware. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a private bathroom. Nachikatsuura Sports and Cultural Center is 14 km from the guest house, while Hirou Shrine is 21 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 95 km from the property.

Located in Shirahama, 4.3 km from Heisogen Park and 4.8 km from Shirahama Art Museum, 白浜ホープヒルズ　G-63 offers a terrace and air conditioning. The property is situated 6 km from Tanabe City Museum of Art, 10 km from Tokei Shrine and 10 km from Kamitonda Concert Hall. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Kishu Museum of Art is 4.2 km away. The holiday home is equipped with 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with slippers and 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. Kozan-ji Temple is 11 km from 白浜ホープヒルズ　G-63, while Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art is 38 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 2 km from the property.

Situated in Kanayama, 800 metres from Ezura Beach, Iso Tokei - Vacation STAY 61892v features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is located 700 metres from Shirahama Art Museum, 3.1 km from Kishu Museum of Art and 3.2 km from Heisogen Park. Kamitonda Concert Hall is 12 km away and Kozan-ji Temple is 12 km from the hotel. All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a TV. The rooms include a shared bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms at Iso Tokei - Vacation STAY 61892v have air conditioning and a desk. Tanabe City Museum of Art is 7.6 km from the accommodation, while Tokei Shrine is 11 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 3 km away.