Best around Kumano Kodo, Shingu, Shirahama Spot List

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.

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 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.

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 and 2 smaller hot-spring baths that can be reserved for private use as well.

A 10-minute drive from JR Shirahama Train Station, Hotel Luandon Shirahama features rooms with free wired internet access and a spa bath with ocean views. Guests can also reserve the private hot-spring bath for relaxation.

Situated in Kanayama, within 3 km of Shirarahama Beach, まん泊リゾートの貸別荘(R-20) offers accommodation with air conditioning. This holiday home features free private parking and a 24-hour front desk.

Situated in Tanabe, 7 km from Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art, 旅籠まさら HATAGO MaSaRa features accommodation with a bar, free private parking, a shared lounge and a garden.

Situated within 34 km of Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art and 44 km of Ryujin Hot Spring, Guesthouse TAKAO features rooms in Tanabe. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

Located just one meter away from the sea, this is a public open-air bath that Shirahama Onsen is famous for. According to the ancient history books, such as the Nihonshoki (Chronicles of Japan) and the Manyoshu (Collection of Ten Thousand Leaves), Prince Arima visited this place about 1,350 years ago.

Boasting sea views, Shirahama Ocean Villa is set in Shirahama, 2 km from Shirahama Adventure World. This holiday home provides air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi.

Situated in Shingu, Fukuroku offers free WiFi. Staff on site can arrange a shuttle service. Complimentary breakfast is provided from 7:00 in the morning on site. Property staff offer a free shuttle service between the property and Shingu Station.

Set in Shirahama, 8 km from Shirahama Energy Land, Nanki Shirahama Resort Hotel offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a garden and a tennis court. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has mountain views and free WiFi.

Situated in Shirahama, 60 metres from Shirarahama Beach, Shinnishiki Hotel features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. Popular points of interest nearby include Mifune Ashiyu, Tsukumoto Ashiyu and Muronoyu Public Bath.

Located in Kanayama, less than 1 km from Shirarahama Beach, Nishimuro-gun - House - Vacation STAY 9185 provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is set in the Shirahama Onsen district.

Located in Katsuura, within 1.8 km of Nachi Beach and 3.5 km of Nachikatsuura Sports and Cultural Center, Midtown Sakura Apartment House 201アパートタイプの宿は宿泊者と接しない 安全な宿 offers accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, a restaurant and free bikes.

Providing free WiFi throughout the property, SHIRAHAMA KEY TERRACE SEAMORE RESIDENCE - Vacation STAY 35166v is situated in Kanayama. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. At the hotel, rooms are fitted with a desk.

Only a 5-minute walk from JR Kiitanabe Train Station, Hotel Hanaya offers simple accommodations with free Wi-Fi. Free parking is available on-site and guests can wear the provided Japanese Yukata robes.

Featuring outdoor hot-spring baths that look out on Nachi Bay and Nachi-no-Taki Waterfall, Katsuura Gyoen is a 12-minute walk from JR Kii-Katsuura Train Station.

Set in Shirahama, 9 km from Kishu Museum of Art, XYZ speciale features views of the sea. Featuring a private beach area, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom.

Set in Kushimoto, Lodge Fukuro is 2.9 km from Ōshima-kō. Pets can be accommodated in a certain unit upon prior request, for an additional charge.