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.

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♪

Located about 10 minutes by car from Shirahama Station, SHIRAHAMA KEY TERRACE HOTEL SEAMORE has many attractive features. There are a variety of guest rooms, including moderate twin rooms, triple rooms, and Japanese-style rooms. You can choose one that suits your family's style.

We recommend the Suite Room, which has a terrace with a panoramic view of the ocean. The endless ocean view will help you forget the hustle and bustle of raising children. It's spacious and perfect for kids who want to move around a lot. The floors in the rooms are carpeted, so you can run around without making too much noise.

The long-awaited dinner. For families looking for a casual dinner, we recommend the buffet. At "by the ocean -buffet-", you can enjoy a variety of Japanese and Western dishes. There is a live corner where you can taste freshly made food, freshly baked pizza, and more, so the lineup is something the whole family can enjoy.

At the restaurant "Ikesu Waroda," you can enjoy fresh seafood caught that day. Children will definitely be excited to enjoy their meal while looking at the large fish tank in the center of the restaurant. Even during meal, when children tend to get bored and cranky, the aquarium atmosphere will keep them in a good mood.

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.

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♪

Nanki Shirahama Marriott Hotel is recommended for families who want to enjoy onsen without any worries. It is located about 15 minutes by car from Shirahama Station, about 7 minutes by car from Nanki Shirahama Airport, and about 3 minutes on foot from Shirarahama Beach. There are rooms (pictured) with a hot onsen view bath where you can relax while looking out at the cobalt blue ocean, and five private baths (for a fee) that are perfect for families, so you can relax even when traveling with children.

There are various types of rooms, including Western-style rooms, Japanese-Western style rooms, and Japanese-style rooms, and they are spacious, over 40 square meters, so you can relax and unwind. Baby beds (for a fee) and bed guards are available for rental, so you can feel safe staying with your baby. If you require them, please consult with the hotel in advance. Children's yukata are available in sizes from 90cm to 150cm, so you can take commemorative photos in them♪

If you stay in a room with a onsen view bath, you can relax with just your family while looking at the sea in front of you. The beautiful view is sure to get not only the kids but also mom and dad excited ♡ Soak in onsen and refresh yourself from your daily fatigue!

For dinner, try grilled dishes and a Japanese banquet at Grill & Dining G. You can enjoy dishes made with ingredients from Wakayama and Nanki, such as Kumano beef, Kishu Umebuta, and local organic vegetables. There are two types of children's menu, one for toddlers aged 3-5 and one for elementary school students aged 6-12. The restaurant also offers child chairs and baby cots for rent, so you can enjoy a leisurely meal with the whole family.

You can enjoy meal with a spectacular view of the sea at the restaurant. In the morning, enjoy a Japanese and Western buffet while feeling the sunlight pouring in through the large windows. It's sure to set you up for a pleasant day.

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.

About 10 minutes by car from Shirahama Station. With a garden pool and onsen Shirahama Coganoi Resort & Spa is the perfect hotel for a luxurious holiday with the family. As a "Welcome Baby Certified Inn" by the Miki House Childrearing Research Institute, it offers a variety of services to make your stay comfortable even if you have babies or children with you!

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The Welcome Baby Room is equipped with door covers, outlet guards, Bumbo chairs, baby soap, baby wipes, a diaper trash can and other convenient amenities for those traveling with babies, giving you peace of mind.

The pool that kids love is so spacious! The atmosphere is great, and just floating in it with them is refreshing.

The outdoor pool is only open in the summer, but there is also a wonderful indoor pool that can be enjoyed all year round, so you can have fun no matter what season it is, even if the weather is not good. It looks like you can have a great time with your family ♪

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♪

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.

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.

Bath time is one of the joys of travel for moms and dads. If you are traveling with children, you may find it difficult to relax or separate families, but at this inn, you can enjoy a mixed bathing open-air bath and three types of private baths for free. Enjoy a onsen time with the whole family in a bath overlooking the sea. Bathing clothes are provided in the mixed bathing open-air bath.

Private open-air bath "Ishisho-no-Yu". Enjoy some quality time with your family in a free private bath.

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♪

For dinner, there are two meal dining options: a boatsled dinner that makes the most of locally produced and consumed seasonal ingredients, and a kaiseki dinner featuring Japanese black beef nurtured in Kumano's rich natural environment and climate. Families can enjoy the unique flavors of Wakayama together!

There are also "Children's Kaiseki" and "Children's Lunch" options for children. They are full of children's favorite foods, so they're sure to eat a lot! Advance reservations are required, so please contact the inn directly. In addition, the lounge serves "Yonaki Soba," a Wakayama ramen style dish, for one hour only from 10pm. It's a great service to satisfy your hunger♪

"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.

Inside the dome, there are Japanese-style and Western-style rooms, and each room has a different interior. The best thing about these rooms is that they are completely private, so you don't have to worry about the voices of your children or the noise they make running around. The whole family can relax here. Children's pajamas, panda slippers, and amenities are also provided, so you can keep your luggage compact.

You can choose from a buffet or hors d'oeuvres served in your room. The buffet has a wide variety meal, including sushi, grilled whole fish, and tempura! There are also mini cakes and ice cream that children love.

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♪

"INFINITO HOTEL & SPA onsen Shirahama" is located a little far from Shirahama Onsen, about 12 minutes by car from "Shirahama Station". It is a hotel like an overseas resort overlooking the Pacific Ocean from a small hill. Recommended for families who want to relax. There are rooms with open-air baths where you can enjoy onsen in your room, Japanese-style rooms and Japanese-Western suites where you can relax barefoot.

The ocean view Japanese-Western Suite is 85.4㎡ and can accommodate up to 6 people.

Rooms with open onsen baths are perfect for families. In this "Ocean View Lanai Suite," you can enjoy private time while gazing at the magnificent view that unfolds before your eyes.

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.

meal are an original menu that uses plenty of fresh seafood, meat, and vegetables from Nanki. At the garden restaurant "Giovanni", you can enjoy authentic Italian cuisine that blends Japanese and Western styles, and at the Japanese restaurant "Nagi", you can enjoy Japanese kaiseki cuisine with plenty of seasonal vegetables. The children's dinner menu is popular for its excellent volume.

Giovanni is a garden restaurant with a pleasant terrace. You can feel like you're on vacation on the poolside terrace.

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!

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.

Dinner is a buffet that uses fresh, high-quality local ingredients, including grilled seafood, beef steak, Kinokuni mandarin oranges, and desserts. Children will be delighted to be able to eat what they like at the buffet! Children's chairs are available at the restaurant. Enjoy a lively dinner with the whole family.

There is also a dessert corner that is perfect for kids. Parents and children can have fun trying chocolate fondue together!

It's like an indoor amusement park! The luxurious "Kids Park" inside the building is available for free use anytime between 7:00 and 24:00. There's a kids' bouldering, ball pool, large play equipment, and more. Kids are sure to have a blast!

Free on-site facilities include a natural onsen pool and a putt-putt golf course, so the whole family can have fun together, even if you have siblings who are far apart in age.

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.

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.

The room has an ocean view. The view from the window is just like Waikiki Beach, with the emerald green ocean and palm trees lining the white sand! For families with babies who love to crawl, we recommend a room with tatami mats.

There is also a panda room with adorable stuffed pandas. Kids will love it!

The connecting rooms, which are Japanese and Western-style rooms, are perfect for trips with three generations. It's nice to have different comfortable spaces for each generation, with tatami mats for babies and beds for grandparents, all in one place.

In addition to children's yukata, sandals, and slippers, the guest rooms also provide toothbrushes and high chairs if you make a reservation in advance. There is also a "yukata rental corner (fee required)." It's nice that they also have colorful yukatas for children. Dressed in colorful yukatas, take a commemorative photo with the whole family♪ Why not enjoy the summer feeling at the beach and in yukatas even in seasons other than summer?

After having lots of fun at the beach, in the pool, and in the plaza with the large playground equipment, it's time for the long-awaited dinner♪ You can enjoy a banquet meal unique to Wakayama, blessed with the bounty of the sea and mountains. The menu includes delicious local ingredients such as the high-quality fish grouper and marbled Kumano beef. The food looks gorgeous and is sure to get mom and dad excited!

There are also children's lunches in cute dishes for toddlers, and menus for elementary school students and above. There are also Japanese set meals for children at breakfast, so you don't have to worry about meal ♪ Children will be delighted with the cute-looking children's menu!

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.

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.

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)

After taking a bath, enjoy the inn's prided kaiseki cuisine. Beef sukiyaki, spiny lobster sashimi, boiled abalone, and other luxurious dishes will make your cheeks fall! If you make a reservation by the evening of the previous day, you can prepare a children's menu, and you can have a children's lunch at breakfast.

The restaurant "Alaira" offers a spectacular view of the ocean. Babies can also enjoy themselves comfortably in the Bumbo chairs.

Kishu Shirahama onsen Musashi is where you can enjoy a luxurious stay while gazing out at the sea. It takes about 10 minutes by car from Shirahama Station, or 20-40 minutes by free shuttle bus, and you can walk to Shirahama Beach in about 1 minute. All of the guest rooms are Japanese-style rooms as you pass through the elegant Japanese-style lobby where you can feel the warmth of wood. Baby crawling can be at ease. You can choose from a room with a view of Shirarahama or a room with a view of Engetsuto with a hole in the middle of the island.

There are also rooms with twin beds and a dining area. You'll be enchanted by the view of Shirarahama Beach that spreads out before your eyes.

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There are also plenty of items for children. There are children's yukatas in the rooms, and strollers are allowed in the hotel, including the restaurants, so it's easy to get around. In addition, Bumbo chairs, diaper trash cans, baby futons, bedwetting sheets, booster toilet seats, and step stools are available for free rental, which is convenient. Numbers are limited, so be sure to let the inn know in advance if you would like to borrow any items.

For meal, you can choose your favorite course from buffet or kaiseki cuisine. Enjoy the rich bounties of the Nanki region, including fresh seafood, freshly fried tempura, and mini steaks. At the restaurant, you can borrow baby cuhan, children's chairs, baby belts, and children's tableware. The charm of the buffet is the freshly prepared menu prepared in the open kitchen. There is also a children's buffet corner, so the whole family can get full♪

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Kaiseki cuisine where you can taste fresh seafood. Enjoy seasonal flavors such as ingredients from Kishu, Shirahama's high-quality brand fish "Kishu Honkue," and Wakayama 's brand beef "Kumano beef."

The hotel has an open-air bath and a large public bath, but we also recommend the private semi-open-air bath (fee required) that you can use just for your family. Bath chairs and baby carriers are also available, so you can relax and enjoy onsen even if you bring your baby. Enjoy your time alone with your family without worrying about the people around you. There is also a panoramic open-air bath called "Tenku" that is only available to guests staying at the Nagatei. The view of the ocean and sunset from the open-air bath in the sky is exceptional. It's sure to be a time that will satisfy both your mind and body.

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♪

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).

For dinner, you can enjoy seasonal Wakayama specialties such as grouper and Kumano beef. There is also a children's lunch served in a cute container for children. It is a slightly luxurious menu with a juicy hamburger steak made with Kumano beef and Susami pork as the main dish. For breakfast, you can eat as much as you like of whatever you like at the buffet. There are also tableware and chairs for children, so you can rest assured.

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.

All of the elegant European-style rooms are suites. You can enjoy the beautiful view of Tanabe Bay from every room. There is also a Japanese-Western style room with a nice tatami space, so families with crawling children can rest assured. Everyone can spread their wings and relax.

This is the "Tower Suite Japanese-Western Room." You can enjoy both the comfort of tatami mats and the luxury of a Western-style room. The Western-style room is carpeted, so it is safe for toddlers who are prone to falling over.

One of the prides of the hotel is the sumptuous meal called "King's Buffet". Delicate dishes that are particular about presentation and spatial production will brighten up the table. Kishu, a treasure trove of ingredients, is used lavishly, and there is a wide variety of menus such as sushi and tempura, so everyone from children to adults will be satisfied. Tableware and chairs for children can be borrowed, and the use of 7 specific ingredients that are said to cause allergies is displayed.

There are also "royal sweets" made by the in-house pastry chef, so children are sure to be delighted. Adults can enjoy them with their after-meal coffee.

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.

There is also an indoor pool that can be used regardless of the weather or season. Children can have fun playing in the open-air pool! After the pool, refresh yourself in the sauna or jacuzzi.

"Kurhaus Shirahama," where you can enjoy a variety of onsen pools and onsen, is also a child-friendly inn. This is a room with an open-air bath. You can take a bath and cool off on the terrace... it's nice to be able to take a bath as many times as you like. We also recommend the ocean-facing rooms overlooking Shirahama Beach.

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Many of the guest rooms are Japanese-Western style or Japanese-style, and have tatami mats, so babies who love to crawl can feel at ease. Yukata robes, toothbrushes, and slippers are available for children. Please ask at the front desk if you need them. Children will be excited to see the unusual yukata!

Even if you don't have a room with an open-air bath, you can enjoy onsen while stretching out your limbs in the spacious large communal bath and open-air bath. There is a baby bed in the women's changing room, so you can feel safe even if you have small children. For dinner, you can enjoy a kaiseki meal prepared by a skilled chef. Depending on the season, you can enjoy a luxurious meal with abalone, beef, and grouper.

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 inn is perfect for families, with a kids' space on-site and a children's festival held in the summer. The large public bath is equipped with baby beds and diaper trash cans, so you don't have to worry about changing rooms or disposing of trash, which are common concerns when traveling. There are also facilities in the men's bath, so dads can rest easy too.

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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.

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?