Best around Wakayama Spot List

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.

A festival of fire unfolds at Nachi Falls

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 sea views, Kurhouse Shirahama provides accommodation with a spa and wellness centre, a fitness centre and an open-air bath, around 1.9 km from Kishu Museum of Art. 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. Heisogen Park is 2.4 km from Kurhouse Shirahama, while Shirahama Art Museum is 2.6 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 2 km away.

Founded by Kobo-Daishi Kukai, this is a sacred place of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism, boasting a history of 1,200 years. Scattered across the mountain at approximately 900 meters above sea level are 117 temples, including Kongobu-ji Temple, forming a large religious town. With Danjogaran and Okuno-in at its core, this sacred territory has been visited by large number of Kukai's followers. Since the town is surrounded by forests, Mt. Koya is a great place to enjoy some hiking while visiting the temples.

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.

Set in Tanabe, 1.4 km from Tokei Shrine, GARDEN HOTEL Hanayo offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has sea views, and guests can enjoy access to a hot spring bath. The hotel features a hot tub, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a bidet, free toiletries and a desk. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the hotel also provide guests with a city view. An à la carte breakfast is available at GARDEN HOTEL Hanayo. Kozan-ji Temple is 3.3 km from the accommodation, while Tanabe City Museum of Art is 5.5 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 10 km from the property.

Located in Shimosato, 10 km from Fudarakusanji Temple and 11 km from Nachikatsuura Sports and Cultural Center, Kokoyui - Vacation STAY 06794v offers air conditioning. With free private parking, the property is 4.5 km from Hiromitsu Ochiai Baseball Hall and 4.7 km from Taiji Municipal Stone Wall Memorial Hall. The property is non-smoking and is set 17 km from Hirou Shrine. With free WiFi, this 2-bedroom holiday home provides a TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and fridge. Seigantoji Temple is 18 km from the holiday home, while Kamikura Shrine is 21 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 76 km from the property.

Located in Kanayama in the Wakayama region, with Shirarahama Beach and Kishu Museum of Art nearby, Guest house Nagi - Vacation STAY 21489v provides accommodation with free private parking. The property is around 2.9 km from Shirahama Art Museum, 7.3 km from Tanabe City Museum of Art and 11 km from Tokei Shrine. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.3 km from Heisogen Park. This air-conditioned holiday home is equipped with 4 bedrooms, a TV, and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge. The holiday home is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Kamitonda Concert Hall is 12 km from the holiday home, while Kozan-ji Temple is 12 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 2 km from the property.

Situated in Shirahama in the Wakayama region, with Shirarahama Beach and Saki-no-Yu Onsen Spa nearby, Bakery Hotel SHIRAHAMA ベーカリーホテル シラハマ features accommodation with free private parking, as well as access to a hot spring bath. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Kishu Museum of Art is 1.4 km away and Heisogen Park is 1.5 km from the apartment. All units in the apartment complex are equipped with a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and slippers, units at the apartment complex also feature free WiFi. At the apartment complex, units include bed linen and towels. For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to cook on the barbecue. The apartment is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Shirahama Art Museum is 3.7 km from the apartment, while Tanabe City Museum of Art is 8.7 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 3 km away.

Set in Shirahama, 1.2 km from Shirarahama Beach, Dog Hotel Shirahama ドッグホテル シラハマ has a private beach area, private parking and rooms with free WiFi access. Located in the Shirahama Onsen district, the property provides guests with access to a hot spring bath. The apartment features family rooms as well as facilities for disabled guests. Accommodation is fitted with air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with hot tub, slippers and a hair dryer. Some units feature a terrace and/or a balcony with sea views. At the apartment complex, the units are fitted with bed linen and towels. The apartment is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Saki-no-Yu Onsen Spa, Kishu Museum of Art and Heisogen Park. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 2 km away.

Situated in Kanayama, 200 metres from Shirarahama Beach, Daigo - Vacation STAY 07993v features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is set 2.1 km from Shirahama Art Museum, 2.7 km from Kishu Museum of Art and 2.7 km from Heisogen Park. Kamitonda Concert Hall is 12 km from the hotel and Kozan-ji Temple is 12 km away. The rooms have a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At the hotel, every room comes with air conditioning and a TV. Tanabe City Museum of Art is 7.3 km from Daigo - Vacation STAY 07993v, while Tokei Shrine is 11 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 2 km away.

Located in Kimino, 19 km from Kishi Station, Misato no Yu Kajikaso - Vacation STAY 22184v provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 21 km from Wanpaku Park, 21 km from Kasuga Shrine and 23 km from Fujishiro Shrine. Hamanomiya Shrine is 25 km away and Shizuhi Shrine is 26 km from the hotel. All rooms in the hotel are equipped with a TV. Every room comes with a shared bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All units at Misato no Yu Kajikaso - Vacation STAY 22184v include air conditioning and a desk. Kimiidera Park is 26 km from the accommodation, while Matsushita Park is 28 km away. Kansai International Airport is 58 km from the property.

Situated 6.9 km from Kozan-ji Temple, Ikuta / Vacation STAY 53359 features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 7.9 km from Tokei Shrine, 13 km from Tanabe City Museum of Art and 17 km from Kamitonda Concert Hall. Shirahama Art Museum is 20 km from the guest house and Kishu Museum of Art is 20 km away. This guest house will provide guests with 3 bedrooms, a TV and air conditioning. Heisogen Park is 20 km from the guest house, while Gobosogoundo Park is 26 km from the property. The nearest airport is Nanki–Shirahama Airport, 18 km from Ikuta / Vacation STAY 53359.

Situated in Katsuura in the Wakayama region, with Nachi Beach and Nachikatsuura Sports and Cultural Center nearby, Wakatake features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to a hot spring bath. This 2-star ryokan offers full-day security and luggage storage space. The ryokan has family rooms. The units in the ryokan are equipped with a kettle. Complete with a shared bathroom fitted with slippers, all units at the ryokan have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms include a seating area. At the ryokan, each unit has bed linen and towels. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy an Asian breakfast. Fudarakusanji Temple is 2.5 km from Wakatake, while Taiji Municipal Stone Wall Memorial Hall is 7.2 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 82 km away.

Offering quiet street views, Guest Cafe Kuchikumano is an accommodation located in Kamitondacho, 1.3 km from Kamitonda Concert Hall and 3.5 km from Tanabe City Museum of Art. With a shared lounge, the 1-star guest house has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. The units in the guest house are equipped with a kettle. At the guest house, all units are soundproof. At the guest house, all units have bed linen and towels. Guests at the guest house can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace. Tokei Shrine is 5.8 km from Guest Cafe Kuchikumano, while Kozan-ji Temple is 6.7 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 10 km from the property.

Situated in Shingu, within 600 metres of Kamikura Shrine and less than 1 km of Kumano Hayatama Taisha, hanare features accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 13 km from Fudarakusanji Temple, 14 km from Nachikatsuura Sports and Cultural Center and 21 km from Hirou Shrine. The property is non-smoking and is located less than 1 km from Shingu Castle Ruins Park. Rooms are fitted with a shared bathroom with a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at the hostel. Seigantoji Temple is 21 km from hanare, while Taiji Municipal Stone Wall Memorial Hall is 23 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 94 km away.

100 metres from Kumano Hayatama Taisha, KUMANO家-OHGi- is a recently renovated property set in Shingu and offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private parking. The property is around less than 1 km from Shingu Castle Ruins Park, a 11-minute walk from Kamikura Shrine and 14 km from Fudarakusanji Temple. Nachikatsuura Sports and Cultural Center is 15 km away and Hirou Shrine is 21 km from the guest house. At the guest house, the units are fitted with a tatami. An oven, a microwave and toaster are also featured in the kitchenette, as well as a kettle. The units feature a shared bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer. Seigantoji Temple is 22 km from the guest house, while Taiji Municipal Stone Wall Memorial Hall is 23 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 95 km from the property.

Set in Yura, 13 km from Hirogawacho Nakayoshiwanpaku Park, Biz Hotel Kiiyura offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking and a shared lounge. Located around 14 km from Jinburo Museum, the hotel with free WiFi is also 15 km away from Yuasa Toy Museum. Aridagawa Town Railway Museum is 23 km from the hotel and Fujishiro Shrine is 29 km away. The units in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All guest rooms at Biz Hotel Kiiyura feature air conditioning and a desk. Gobosogoundo Park is 16 km from the accommodation, while Furusatonokawa Total Park is 23 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 54 km away.