20 Ryokan in Wakayama

Handmade cuisine prepared by the proprietress. Reservations are required for the highly popular Kodo Bento lunch boxes

Exuding an Edo-period ambiance, this traditional inn offers the best of the Ryujin hot springs

An oceanside hot springs resort with beautiful sunset views of Wakanoura

Admire the early-blooming cherry trees at Kimii-dera Temple and enjoy an onsen that contains highly concentrated mineral

Located in a town famous for its tuna, this hotel specializes in preparing some of the country’s best tuna

Introducing Ekoin, a popular shukubo (temple lodging) at Mt. Koya (Koyasan) that has gained great popularity among LIVE JAPAN readers. Due to its high demand, it is recommended to make reservations about 4 months in advance. Staying here provides an opportunity to enjoy quiet time and traditional cultural experiences, and is sure to refresh both mind and body.

Located in Koyasan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, 高野山 宿坊 常喜院 -Koyasan Shukubo Jokiin- offers free private parking. All rooms include a flat-screen TV. Certain rooms have a seating area where you can relax. Rooms have a shared bathroom. 高野山 宿坊 常喜院 -Koyasan Shukubo Jokiin- features free WiFi throughout the property. There is luggage storage space at the property. Guests can participate in the morning prayers upon request. The property is a minute's walk from Kongobu-ji Temple. The temple building is also situated nearby.

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.

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.

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.

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 sea views, Kurhouse Shirahama provides accommodation with a spa and wellness centre, a fitness centre and an open-air bath, around 2.1 km from Ezura Beach. 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. An Asian breakfast is available at the ryokan. 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. Rinkaiura Beach is 2.5 km from Kurhouse Shirahama, while Kishu Museum of Art is 1.9 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 2 km away.

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.

Set in Nachikatsuura, 2.2 km from Nachi Beach, TAOYA Nachikatsuura provides accommodation with a sauna, a hot spring bath and a public bath. 1.9 km from Nachikatsuura Sports and Cultural Center and 3 km from Fudarakusanji Temple, the property features an open-air bath and a terrace. The ryokan offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. The units at the ryokan come with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. A fridge and kettle are also featured. Taiji Municipal Stone Wall Memorial Hall is 6.9 km from the ryokan, while Hiromitsu Ochiai Baseball Hall is 8.7 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 82 km from the property.

Facing the Pacific Ocean, Hamachidorinoyu Kaisyu is located in Shirahama and offers modern Japanese-style rooms with free internet. The hotel also features a natural hot spring bath with views of Shirahama Beach. Rooms feature a living area with tatami flooring and a private outdoor bath. They are equipped with a TV, humidifier and safe. A refrigerator and hairdryer are also provided. Guests can enjoy the massage services available or relax with a drink at Lounge Shiraho. Hamachidorinoyu Kaisyu's dining room provides traditional Japanese dishes for breakfast and dinner. Located at the tip of the cape in Shirahama, Hamachidorinoyu Kaisyu is within walking distance from Senjojiki and Shirahama Submarine Observation Tower. Nanki Shirahama Airport and JR Shirahama Station is a 15-minute drive away from Hamachidorinoyu Kaisyu.

・Great location with direct access to the beach from the premises ・About 1 minute walk from the nearest bus stop, Shirahama Bus Center ・Free on-site parking is available from 13:00 on the check-in date to 11:00 on the check-out date. ・If you wish to dine, you must make a reservation in advance for a meal-inclusive plan. The dining room is only available for reservations with a meal-inclusive plan. ・Dinner starts at 17:30, 18:30, and 19:30, and the meal time is 90 minutes. You will be informed at the time of check-in. It cannot be specified in advance. ・Most of the guest rooms are Japanese-style rooms, and most rooms have futon bedding. Please check when making a reservation.

Set 17 km from Subaru Hall, 23 km from Sakai Municipal Mihara Culture Hall and 24 km from Tanpi Shrine, 真田昌幸-幸村父子の隠れ宿 紀伊見荘 offers accommodation located in Hashimoto. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. Guests can use the hot spring bath and the public bath, or enjoy mountain views. At the ryokan, units are equipped with a wardrobe. A fridge and kettle are also offered. All units will provide guests with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV. Kurohimeyamakofun is 24 km from the ryokan, while Mihara History Museum is 24 km from the property. Kansai International Airport is 47 km away.

民宿ひろはた has sea views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Tanabe, 3.8 km from Tanabe City Museum of Art. The property is around 6.7 km from Shirahama Art Museum, 6.8 km from Kishu Museum of Art and 6.9 km from Heisogen Park. The ryokan features family rooms. Every unit is fitted with air conditioning, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV, and some units at the ryokan have a balcony. The units are equipped with heating facilities. Tokei Shrine is 7.5 km from the ryokan, while Kamitonda Concert Hall is 8.1 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 5 km away.

Set in Hongu and only 14 km from Hosshinmon Oji Shrine, Ryokan Adumaya offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The ryokan features a spa experience, with its hot spring bath, public bath and open-air bath. The property is allergy-free and is situated 21 km from Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art. The ryokan is fitted with a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are offered in the ryokan. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a shared bathroom. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Kumanoshi Kiwakozan Museum is 26 km from the ryokan, while Kamikura Shrine is 36 km from the property. The nearest airport is Nanki–Shirahama Airport, 58 km from Ryokan Adumaya.