Best around Kumano Kodo, Shingu, Shirahama Spot List

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.

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 within 1.1 km of Nachi Beach and 800 metres of Fudarakusanji Temple, ゲストハウス古道 features rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Nachikatsuura. This guest house provides free private parking and a shared kitchen. Nachikatsuura Sports and Cultural Center is 1.7 km from the guest house and Hirou Shrine is 7.3 km away. At the guest house, all units come with a shared bathroom. Guests can also relax in the garden. Seigantoji Temple is 8.2 km from the guest house, while Taiji Municipal Stone Wall Memorial Hall is 11 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 83 km from the property.

Featuring 3-star accommodation, Uenimo Onsen Hotel Shirahama is situated in Shirahama, 1.7 km from Saki-no-Yu Onsen Spa and 2.2 km from Kishu Museum of Art. The property is around 2.3 km from Heisogen Park, 5.9 km from Shirahama Art Museum and 11 km from Tanabe City Museum of Art. The property is non-smoking and is located 2 km from Shirarahama Beach. With a private bathroom, certain rooms at the hotel also offer a sea view. Guests at Uenimo Onsen Hotel Shirahama can enjoy an Asian breakfast. Kamitonda Concert Hall is 14 km from the accommodation, while Tokei Shrine is 15 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 3 km from the property.

Located in Motomachi, 1.2 km from Sankozaki Beach and less than 1 km from Tokei Shrine, Tentsuku Share House offers air conditioning. The property features inner courtyard views and is 1.4 km from Kozan-ji Temple and 6.5 km from Tanabe City Museum of Art. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Tanabe Ogigahama Beach is 700 metres away. The guest house also provides guests with a well-equipped kitchen with a microwave, a toaster and a fridge, as well as slippers. The accommodation is non-smoking. Kamitonda Concert Hall is 8.1 km from the guest house, while Shirahama Art Museum is 13 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 11 km from the property.

Located in Kanayama, 4.4 km from Shirahama Art Museum and 6.3 km from Tanabe City Museum of Art, SHIRAHAMA condominium D-100 offers air conditioning. With free private parking, the property is 4.1 km from Kishu Museum of Art and 4.2 km from Heisogen Park. The property is non-smoking and is situated 10 km from Tokei Shrine. The apartment 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 featured in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. 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 SHIRAHAMA condominium D-100, while Kozan-ji Temple is 11 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 2 km from the property.

Guest House Branchee is situated in Kushimoto, 3.6 km from Shionomisaki Shrine, 11 km from Kushimoto Turkish Memorial and Museum, as well as 28 km from Taiji Municipal Stone Wall Memorial Hall. This 1-star guest house offers a 24-hour front desk. The guest house features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. All units in the guest house are fitted with a TV. At the guest house, units include a shared bathroom with slippers and a hair dryer. Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kushimoto, like windsurfing and cycling. Hiromitsu Ochiai Baseball Hall is 29 km from Guest House Branchee, while Fudarakusanji Temple is 32 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 54 km away.

Situated just 500 metres from Kamikura Shrine, 蒼 aoi offers accommodation in Shingu with access to free bikes, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen. The property is set 600 metres from Kumano Hayatama Taisha, 1 km from Shingu Castle Ruins Park and 13 km from Fudarakusanji Temple. The guest house features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. A car rental service is available at the guest house. Nachikatsuura Sports and Cultural Center is 14 km from 蒼 aoi, while Hirou Shrine is 21 km from the property. The nearest airport is Nanki–Shirahama Airport, 94 km from the accommodation.

Boasting garden views, Guesthouse Okagesan provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 19 km from Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art. Offering free private parking, the 1-star holiday home is 12 km from Hosshinmon Oji Shrine. The accommodation offers free WiFi throughout the property, as well as a terrace and a family-friendly restaurant. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 2 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and slippers. The unit at the property features a bidet and a dressing room. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service. The holiday home is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. For guests with children, the holiday home features outdoor play equipment. Guesthouse Okagesan has a picnic area and a barbecue. Kumanoshi Kiwakozan Museum is 25 km from the accommodation, while Kamikura Shrine is 34 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 57 km away.

Located in Tanabe in the Wakayama region, Private house KUMANOYASAI BASE features a balcony and mountain views. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is set 500 metres from Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. The property offers garden views. An American breakfast is available daily at the holiday home. Kamitonda Concert Hall is 28 km from Private house KUMANOYASAI BASE, while Hosshinmon Oji Shrine is 30 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 39 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 1.8 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.

Located in Shirahama in the Wakayama region, Shirahama Beach 312 features a terrace and sea views. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the villa free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.1 km from Shirarahama Beach. This air-conditioned villa is equipped with 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, and a living room. Towels and bed linen are provided in the villa. The property has an outdoor dining area. The villa is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Kishu Museum of Art is 1.4 km from Shirahama Beach 312, while Heisogen Park is 1.5 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 2 km from the property.

簡易宿所　ふくろく is located in Shingu, less than 1 km from Kamikura Shrine, a 13-minute walk from Shingu Castle Ruins Park, as well as 1.4 km from Kumano Hayatama Taisha. It is situated 13 km from Fudarakusanji Temple and features luggage storage space. The guest house provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. At the guest house, every unit comes with a tatami. At the guest house, all units come with a desk, a TV and a shared 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.

Set in Kanayama, 1.1 km from Shirarahama Beach and 1.3 km from Kishu Museum of Art, Villa Shirahama Ajisai offers air conditioning. The property is situated 1.5 km from Heisogen Park, 3.7 km from Shirahama Art Museum and 8.6 km from Tanabe City Museum of Art. Offering free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking apartment has a hot spring bath. The apartment with a balcony and sea views features 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, and 1 bathroom with a bath. The unit has soundproofing and a shower. The apartment is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Tokei Shrine is 13 km from the apartment, while Kamitonda Concert Hall is 13 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 2 km from the property.

Situated in Shirahama, 2.6 km from Shirarahama Beach and 3.1 km from Shirahama Art Museum, 白浜貸別荘ss2-88 offers air conditioning. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is set 3.2 km from Kishu Museum of Art. The spacious apartment has 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, and 1 bathroom with a bidet. 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. Heisogen Park is 3.2 km from the apartment, while Tanabe City Museum of Art is 5.6 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 2 km away.

Located in Nachikatsuura, 10 km from Nachikatsuura Sports and Cultural Center and 11 km from Hirou Shrine, みなみ野フィールズ不動坂 offers a terrace and air conditioning. Set 8.8 km from Fudarakusanji Temple, the property offers a garden and free private parking. The lodge is equipped with a flat-screen TV. The kitchen is fitted with a fridge, an oven and a microwave and there is bidet with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Seigantoji Temple is 12 km from the lodge, while Taiji Municipal Stone Wall Memorial Hall is 16 km from the property. The nearest airport is Nanki–Shirahama Airport, 88 km from みなみ野フィールズ不動坂.

Located in Asso, 4 km from Kamitonda Concert Hall, Nanki Shirahama Resort Hotel - Vacation STAY 38053v provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is set 6.2 km from Tanabe City Museum of Art, 8.5 km from Tokei Shrine and 9.4 km from Kozan-ji Temple. Heisogen Park is 11 km from the hotel and Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art is 32 km away. The units in the hotel are equipped with a TV. Each room comes with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guest rooms at Nanki Shirahama Resort Hotel - Vacation STAY 38053v include air conditioning and a desk. Shirahama Art Museum is 10 km from the accommodation, while Kishu Museum of Art is 11 km away. The nearest airport is Nanki–Shirahama Airport, 9 km from Nanki Shirahama Resort Hotel - Vacation STAY 38053v.

Situated in Tanabe, 40 km from Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art and 41 km from Kozan-ji Temple, Ryunohara Hatago features spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, free shuttle service and luggage storage for guests. The kitchen features an oven, a toaster and a fridge and there is a private bathroom with a hair dryer and free toiletries. The property has an outdoor dining area. Breakfast is available each morning, and includes continental, Asian and vegetarian options. Guests can grab a bite to eat in the in-house family-friendly restaurant, which specialises in Japanese cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options. Sightseeing tours are available within a reachable distance. A car rental service is available at the country house. Tokei Shrine is 42 km from Ryunohara Hatago, while Kamitonda Concert Hall is 43 km from the property. The nearest airport is Nanki–Shirahama Airport, 51 km from the accommodation.