Destination Nanki-Shirahama (南紀白浜)
We collect and provide travel and stay guides about Nanki-Shirahama, Wakayama, Japan. A town with beautiful beaches, hot springs, tons of activities, 2 and a half hours by express train from Osaka. Many reasons to make it to your next destination.
1, Basic information
"Shirahama is a well-developed hot spring resort 100 kilometers south of Osaka. Its popularity as an entertainment destination and its proximity to Osaka caused Shirahama to become one of Japan's biggest onsen resorts. The name Shirahama is Japanese for "white beach", and refers to the resort's other major attraction, a 500-meter-long sand beach. Many large hotels are situated around the beach so visitors will be just a few steps from the water. Fireworks are held on selected evenings during summer."
Town Office
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Official Wakayama Travel Guide
Movie Shirahama-Town
Youtube channel, Japanese
From Osaka to Shirahama
English page
"There are 3 ways to get from Osaka to Shirahama by train, bus, or car."
From Tokyo to Shirahama
English page
"There are 6 ways to get from Tokyo to Shirahama by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane."
Nanki-Shirahama Airport (Kumano Shirahama Airport)
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■ Tattoo Friendly Onsen!
Shirahama Onsen Saki no Yu
2, Beaches
Japan's Waikiki
English, written in 2013
"A white sandy beach and a southern resort feeling with palm trees and a stunning sunset make Shirahama Beach located at the southern tip of the Kii Peninsula an excellent alternative to flying out to Hawaii. Actually, Shirahama Beach and Waikiki Beach have a good-will sister-beach relationship, and I wonder whether the white sand is also from Hawaii."
Beach Yoga
Japanese page
Tent Sauna on the beach
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Snorkeling / Diving in Shirahama
English page
Fishing
Youtube, Japanese page
3, Accommodations
Five Spring Resort
Shirahama Key Terrace Hotel SEAMORE
English page
Japanese Vlog
Nanki-Shirahama Marriott Hotel
Tripadvisor
Japanese Vlog
Shiraraso Grand Hotel
Tripadvisor
English page
Shirahama Coganoi Resort&Spa
Tripadvisor
English page
Nanki Shirahama Hot Springs Hotel Kawakyu
Rrokan Kacofugetsu (花鳥風月）
English page
Japanese Vlog
Sanrakusou
Japanese page
Choseiann (Ryokan, Japanese Style Inn)
Japanese page
KUROSHIO-Sou
English Page (Booking)
Marina Hotel Kaiku
Budget Hotel
English Page (Expedia)
Guesthouse Sangenya
English Page (Tripadvisor)
Asa-Village
Japanese Page
air bnb
Japanese Page
Tore Tore Village
Japanese Page
Blanchette Nanki-Shirahama
Japanese page
Japanese Vlog
Glamping Hotel on the island
English page
Vlog (Japanese page)
4, Local Transportation
https://meikobus.jp/en/shirahama_kinan/
Rental Car
Japanese Page
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Bicycle Rental Service (CogiCogi)
Japanese Page
Bicycle Rental Service (Giant Store)
Japanese Page
5, Local Tour Guide
Tour Taxi Plan
Japanese Page
Guide Station (Tourism Association)
Japanese Page
Private Tours & Local Tour Guides
Private & Custom Day Tour
English page
Guidebook (ebook)
English
Nanki Shirahama Cruising
"Cruise tours at Nanki Shirahama Cruising lasts for approximately 40 minutes and takes in all the well-known sights around Shirahama from the sea such as Shirahama Beach, Senjojiki, Sandanbeki, etc. As well as the usual 40-minute cruise, they also have sunset cruises and cruises for couples, so you can choose whichever cruise you wish. There are some incredible views to be had from the boat which you can’t see from land."
6, Family Activities
"At ToreTore PARK, there is not only seafood such as fresh fish and shellfish in ToteTore Market but also a spa complex, accommodation facilities, a fishing zone, and so on, which will make you linger on it."
Fisherman's Wharf Shirahama (Seafood restaurants)
Japanese Page
Adventure World (Zoo, Amusement Park)
Sandanbeki Cave
Mifune Footbath
English page, Tripadvisor
Shirahama Hot Springs
English page
"This onsen (hot spring) is located next to Shirarahama Beach. A total of 100 people can enter the large open-air bath at one time, and people of both genders can bathe together while wearing swimsuits."
Saki-no-Yu Hot Springs（崎の湯）
English page
"Saki-no-yu, located in Shirahama, is said to be the oldest onsen (hot spring) in Japan and features rotenburo (open air baths) that look right out on the vast Pacific Ocean. Enjoy the thrilling experience of watching the waves that constantly batter the rocks while soaking in the bath. You can even feel the spray from the waves, which makes this rotenburo very unique."
Tattoo Friendly Onsen
Glass Boat
English page
How to Spend a Day Cycling in Japan through Shirahama
English Page
Shirahama Hikigawa Cycling Road
English Page
Shirahama Aquarium Kyoto University
English page, Tripadvisor
Sushi Chef Experience
Japanese Page
Leather Craftwork Experience; Atelier CHOUETTE D’OR
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Brewery Tour of a local beer factory (Free)
Japanese Page
Golf Club
Japanese Page
Fishing Boat
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Hayashi Mikan Farm
Wakayama city
"Operated by the Kimiidera Garden Hotel Hayashi, this farm grows mandarin oranges. Between October and December when the fruit is in season, you can visit and pick your own oranges. The hotel also offers packages to non-staying guests that include fruit picking, lunch, and use of the hotel hot spring."
Glamping
【公式】In the Outdoor白浜志原海岸｜白浜志原海岸の雄大な自然に包まれるグランピング
Japanese page
7, Restaurants, Foods
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Japanese page
Sushi Yata
English (Tripadvisor)
Shirahamasengyo (Seafood bowl)
Japanese Page (Instagram)
Ramen Bakumatsu Nanki Shirahama
Japanese Page
Café Petra no Sato
English page
"You can see the sunset over the Pacific Ocean from the deck thanks to the cafe’s great location. You’ll feel like you’re at a resort as you enjoy their famous organic coffee and sweets made with local “Jabara” citrus fruit."
Tsumugi Cafe
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Wakayama Ramen Noodles Hachi-Ryo
Japanese Page
Pizza, Pescatore
Japanese page
Pizza, Toto*Koko
Japanese page
■ Foods
Flavors of Wakayama - The Official Wakayama Travel Guide (visitwakayama.jp)
Plums in Wakayama
Yuzu in Wakayama
Yuzu sweets in Shirahama
Japanese page
Japanese page
Ramen
Wakayama ramen in Shirahama
English page
8, History and Heritages
"Stroll out to sea on the smooth stones of Senjojiki's "one thousand tatami mats" Over the millennia, waves of the Pacific Ocean have continually crashed into the Wakayama coastline, creating spectacular clusters of jagged rock formations. The surfaces, however, are completely smooth, allowing for an unusual coastal hike. Quick Facts The Senjojiki rock formations look like thousands of stacked tatami. In May the area hosts a sand sculpture festival. This bedrock beach was formed after an earthquake in 1792."
Sandanbeki Cliffs / Cave（三段壁）
"Standing only a couple of kilometers apart, the craggy cliffs of Sandanbeki stand in stark saw-toothed contrast to the perfect white sands of Shirarahama Beach. An area of dramatic geology, the powerful Pacific Ocean waves come crashing into the cliff face spouting salty sea spray."
Engetsu Island（円月島）
English page/language select button
9, Events
Event Information (Tourism Association)
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Fireworks Festival 2023
Stay in the temple experience at Koya-san, Wakayama
Japanese page
Art project 2022
Japanese page
Nightlife, Blue Bar & Restaurant
Facebook page, Japanese and English
for more
10, Vlogs by visitors
English, 1 year ago
Japanese
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Japanese
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Japanese
5 years ago, English
2 years ago, English
English subtitle available
Wakayama's Hidden Gems and How To See Them
2 years ago, English
Tips for Japan Rail Pass, Riding Local & Bullet Trains
Basic Japanese for travelers
11, Workation
Japanese Page
Japanese Page
Japanese Page
12, Useful Numbers & Services
Emergency, Hospitals, Disaster Information, etc.
Wakayama International Exchange Center
Japanese page
Legal Consulting
Japanese page
Website for Foreign Nationals as Residents to Learn Japanese Language
Connect and Enhance Your Life in Japanese
English page, language select button
Accessible Facilities in Wakayama
Relocation, Settlement support
Japanese page
Green tourism of Wakayama
English page