14 Family-Friendly Hotels for a Taste of Hawaii in Nanki-Shirahama, Wakayama.

Nanki Shirahama is a seaside resort in Wakayama. If you are near Shirahama Beach, which is a friendship sister beach with Hawaii's Waikiki Beach, you can experience the feeling of a tropical resort♪ You can also visit Shirahama Energy Land and Kyoto University Shirahama Aquarium. There are also plenty of spots that you can enjoy with your children. At the especially popular "Adventure World," you can meet your favorite pandas, dolphin shows, and safari tours, where you can enjoy interacting with various animals, which is great stimulation for children.

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Because Nanki Shirahama is family-friendly, there are many family-friendly inns. There are many hotels that cater to families with children, such as guest rooms with open-air baths, kids' rooms, Japanese-style rooms with tatami mats that are easy on the feet, and children's lunches. Not only is it fun for the kids, but it's a fulfilling vacation when parents can spend their time at ease without worries. This time, we will introduce recommended inns for traveling with children in Nanki Shirahama♪

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In addition to the pool, there is also a playroom where adults and children can have fun. In addition to table tennis, air hockey, billiards, and other familiar onsen games, there is also bouldering, a kids area, a music room, and even a golf simulator that even dads will love! You can enjoy it even in bad weather. Let's move the body and refresh with the whole family.

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There is also an infinity footbath with a superb view! If it's a footbath, even babies who can't take diapers yet can enjoy onsen together. Mom and Dad will be soothed by the superb view and onsen, and the baby will be happy with their first footbath♪

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The “Nanki Shirahama Marriott Hotel” is recommended for the debut of traveling with children. About 15 minutes by car from "Shirahama Station", about 7 minutes by car from "Nanki Shirahama Airport", and about 3 minutes on foot to Shirahama Beach. You can relax even if you are traveling with children, such as a room with a "onsen view bath" (pictured) where you can soak while looking at the cobalt blue sea, and five private baths (charges apply) that are great for families.

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In addition, there is also a kids room on the 4th floor. It's a great space for traveling with a baby. When they don't have enough time to play or get bored, let them play to their heart's content in the kids' room. Similarly, the baby room on the 4th floor is equipped with a microwave oven, so you don't have to worry about making milk for your baby.

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After playing in the pool, take a break in onsen. With plenty of free-flowing hot water, you will immediately be filled with a comfortable feeling of openness as soon as you soak in the hot water. There is also an open-air bath outside where you can enjoy the scent of the trees. You will be healed from your daily fatigue. At night, the surrounding garden turns into a fantastic world with illumination. Enjoy bath time slowly while watching the romantic scenery♪

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There are still many charms unique to resort hotels. You can enjoy illuminations all year round in the garden overlooking the sea of Shirahama. The "Illuminas Ocean" floating in the sea at night will be a wonderful memory for both children and moms and dads. You can see it from every room, so it's a great place for couples to have a romantic time after the kids go to bed.

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About 15 minutes by car from Shirahama Station. Most of the rooms at "Shirahama onsen Hamachidori no Yu Kaishu" have tatami mats, so you can have a comfortable stay even if you are sleeping or with a baby in bed. In the detached room, you can enjoy the spectacular view of Nanki Shirahama and the guest room open-air bath.

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Popsicles are prepared at the bathing area! This will bring a smile to the face of not only children but also adults. The cold ice cream is soothing to the hot onsen body♪

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Hotel Kawakyu is an orange castle inn on the coastline of Nanki Shirahama, which can be reached in about 10 minutes by car from Shirahama Station. In addition to the gorgeous exterior, you will be greeted by a gorgeous entrance with a ceiling decorated with gold leaf on a marble floor. This is a luxury hotel where the whole family can spend their time feeling like princesses and princes.

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There are onsen: onsen salon "ROYAL SPA" on the 2nd floor and the royal spa "Eternal Forest" on the 1st floor. "ROYAL SPA" is a calm space with reduced brightness, where you can enjoy an infinity spa like this one. At the Eternal Forest, there is an open-air bath surrounded by greenery and an indoor bath made of Koyamaki. The changing area is equipped with a diaper changing table, making it easy for children to change clothes.

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From April to October you can also enjoy the outdoor garden pool. Even if it's a little troublesome to go to the sea, the children will be very satisfied if there is a pool♪ Mom and Dad will be happy with the beachside atmosphere as if they were in Hawaii.

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There are open-air baths "Umi" and "Sora", and an observatory bath "Subaru", and this is the EAST bath "Umi". The view of the sunset from the open-air bath is a wonderful location. Refresh your tired mind from daily housework and childcare by soaking in onsen while enjoying the spectacular view!

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About 15 minutes by car from Shirahama Station. "Yukai Resort Premium Hotel Senjo" has a "Kids Room" that is perfect for traveling with children! Kids corner with cushion floor in tatami room. Recommended for families who want to relax with their baby.

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Of course, we haven't forgotten the fun of adults♡ There are open-air baths where you can look out over the sea from between the cliffs, and infinity open-air baths that seem to be one with the Pacific Ocean. There is a baby bed in the large bath, so babies can
You can take them with you, but it would be nice to leave the kids to Dad for a while and enjoy the best time alone.

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About 10 minutes by car from Nanki Shirahama Airport. The Shiraraso Grand Hotel, which faces the sparkling sea of Shirarahama, allows you to reach the sandy beach in about 30 seconds! It's a great location for families with children who want to play on the beach. Mom and Dad will also be healed by the beautiful scenery. Walking barefoot on the smooth white sand will give you a sense of openness♪ Your heart will be freed.

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In addition to children's yukata, sandals, and slippers, toothbrushes and children's chairs are available with advance reservations. There is also a service called "outing yukata rental". I'm glad that there are also colored yukata for children. Take a commemorative photo with the whole family dressed in colorful yukata♪ How about enjoying the summer mood with the beach and yukata even in seasons other than summer?

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As the name suggests, Yanagiya Ryokan is a long-established inn with the theme of a family trip. It takes about 15 minutes by car from Shirahama Station and about 25 minutes by shuttle bus. Whether it's a baby making her travel debut or a small child bursting with energy, everyone can stay here comfortably. In addition to this kids' corner, you can play to your heart's content in the outdoor pool with a slide in the summer.

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There are 7 types of guest rooms with different tastes, all of which offer a relaxing space with an ocean view. If you are traveling with a baby, a Japanese-style room is recommended. With a futon, your baby will not fall out of bed, and it is comfortable and easy for crawling children to move around. Also, for a fee, there is a "rental set for babies" that will make your wish come true. The set includes Milton, a brush, a bottle brush, and detergent that are convenient for sterilizing baby bottles.

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There is also a private open-air bath that is great for families with children. While feeling the wind, take a bath slowly without family water. There is also a private indoor bath, so you can enjoy onsen without worrying about others. Coupled with the effects of onsen, it looks like it will be a time of deep healing. (40 minutes/paid/reservation required)

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Goods for children are also available. There are yukatas for children in the rooms, and you can use strollers inside the building, including the restaurant, so it's easy to move around. If you use the "Recommended plan for traveling with a baby", you can use special services such as baby wipes, baby shampoo and baby soap, and one serving of baby food. Since the number of equipment is limited, let us know when you make a reservation that you would like to borrow goods.

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The inn consists of Aoikan, Nagitei, annexes, and guest rooms, but if you want a luxurious stay, Nagitei is recommended. This observation open-air bath “Tenku” is exclusively for guests staying at Nagitei. Kishu Shirahama onsen Musashi has been selected as one of the 100 Best Sunset Inns in Japan. It's time to fill your mind and body. In the semi-open-air bath (fee required) that can be reserved for families only, there are bath chairs and baby cuhan, so you can relax and enjoy onsen even with your baby.

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"Sometimes I want to experience a unique stay!" For such families, we recommend the Panda Village, where you can stay in a dome-shaped house that feels like a villa. About 5 minutes by car from "Shirahama Station", it is located in "Toretore Park", a resort facility in Nanki Shirahama centered on the largest seafood market in western Japan. Panda Paradise! Not only children, but also moms and dads are excited by the panda dome with different expressions and patterns.

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The bath is "Toretore no Yu" in the park, where you can enjoy various types of onsen. In the "shallow bath" where the amount of hot water is small, the temperature of the hot water is set to a little lukewarm, so even small children can take a bath without worry. There is a baby bath, a chair for children, and a crib in the dressing room, so please bring your baby with you♪

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About 1 minute walk to Shirahama Beach! "Hotel Sanrakuso" offers a panoramic view of the ocean from both the rooms and the restaurant. This child-friendly hotel has new facilities, such as a wide range of rental goods and children's lunches! "Children's Plaza" to open in March 2023. Children will love the playground, including a slide and a wood mountain with mini-bouldering. It's nice to be able to play freely at the hotel even when it's raining or cold♪

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All guest rooms have an ocean view. If you are traveling with a baby, we recommend a room with onsen spring bath. You can enjoy Shirahama onsen without worrying about your surroundings and without your family entering the water. It's a tatami room, so it's safe for babies who are crawling or just starting to walk.Yukata and slippers for children are also available, and you can also rent auxiliary toilet seats, diaper buckets, and bath toys (reservation required).

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For dinner, you can enjoy Wakayama's seasonal and specialties such as grouper and Kumano beef. There are various courses, so please choose according to your preference and budget. Children can also have lunch in a cute container like this♪ You can also look forward to a slightly extravagant menu that mainly consists of juicy hamburgers made with Kumano beef and Susami pork.

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“Kur House Shirahama”, where you can enjoy various onsen pools and onsen, is also an inn that welcomes families with children, such as having plans for babies. This is a room with an open-air bath. Soak in the bath and cool off on the terrace... It's nice to be able to enter as many times as you like. The sea-side rooms with a view of Shirarahama are also recommended.

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With the "Come Baby Kurhouse Plan", you can take a nap futon, 5 paper diapers, a bib for meal, a bath chair for children, panda goods that you can play in the bath, and baby food that you can choose. Even if it's your first onsen debut trip, it's safe. Mom is healed by relaxing aroma ♡

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For dinner, choose from the [Seasonal Japanese Kaiseki] prepared by skilled chefs, or the [Deluxe Kaiseki] with abalone, beef, and longtooth grouper. With the "Come Baby Kurhouse Plan", you can also enjoy meal in your room! When the baby gets sleepy, gently put him to sleep on the futon and have a slow toast with the two of you♪ It's also a wonderful memory.

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The Kurhaus can be used free of charge by hotel guests. Both men and women can enjoy wearing swimsuits, so the whole family can enjoy the experience. A bubble bath with comfortable bubbles in a large pool, and a sleeping bath are easy for small children to enter. Mothers should check out the box-mushi and natural radium onsen, which are expected to have beauty effects♪

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Tsubaki onsen Shirasagi is known for its onsen that are said to boost immunity. About 4 minutes by shuttle from Tsubaki Station on the JR Kinokuni Line. Tsubaki onsen is far from the lively Shirahama onsen town, so it is a perfect inn for a family vacation. The calm sea that spreads outside the window is also a superb view! There are also yukatas for children in various sizes, and there is no doubt that children will be delighted with yukatas that they don't normally wear.

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The pride of the inn is onsen. It also appears in the "Kii Fudoki" written in the Edo period, and is widely known as a hot spring resort. A pH of 8.5 or higher is said to be an alkaline spring, but Tsubaki onsen is a strong alkaline spring with a pH of 10. Alkaline onsen are said to have the effect of making your skin smooth. The hot springs are said to be gentle even for people with sensitive skin such as atopic dermatitis. Bath chairs for babies are also available, so babies can enjoy the hot springs together.

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This is an inn that welcomes families, with a children's space in the facility and a children's fair held in the summer. The public bath is equipped with a baby bed and a trash can for diapers, so you don't have to worry about a place to change clothes or dispose of garbage that you tend to worry about when traveling. There is also a men's bath, so dads can rest assured ♪

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“Tsubaki onsen Shirasagi” often appears in the media, but this meal is picked up together with onsen. Seafood boiled rice is especially popular. Children will be delighted with the soft and easy-to-eat children's lunch for infants, and children's kaiseki meals for elementary school students. There are plenty of tableware for children as well.

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It's a tough trip with children. It is no exaggeration to say that choosing a hotel will affect the fulfillment of your trip. At Nanki Shirahama, where there are many hotels that are child-friendly, you can enjoy a family vacation without getting tired! Would you like to go on a memorable trip full of smiles not only for children but also for moms and dads?