7 Best Onsen Ryokans & Hotels for Couples in Wakayama

We all have times when we are caught up in our busy lives and can't feel happy. In such a case, why not go on a ``mouthful trip'' where you and your partner can enjoy delicious food? Let's eat delicious food together, laugh together, and feel happy from the bottom of our hearts. We recommend the Nanki Shirahama area in Wakayama, which is known as one of the best resort areas in Kansai. There are many spots that couples can enjoy, such as ``Shirara Beach'' and ``Adventure World,'' and above all, it is a treasure trove of gourmet food. We have a wide selection of high-quality ingredients that you'll want to try at least once, such as spiny lobster, abalone, kueh, and Kumano beef, so even two gourmets will definitely be satisfied!

Here are 14 ryokan and hotels that have a good reputation for delicious food, where you can fully enjoy the charm of Wakayama's food. A buffet full of high-end ingredients such as Ise lobster and Kumano beef, creative French cuisine served at the auberge, and a lively fish tank restaurant. The lineup is rich in variety, so you're sure to find something you like. It is also a point that you can enjoy the high-quality "Shirahama onsen" no matter which inn you choose. Let's check it out!

Approximately 5 minutes by car from JR Shirahama Station, Blanchette Nanki Shirahama is very cute with its white tiles and triangular roof. It is an inn where you can fully immerse yourself in the world of gastronomy, with a high-quality buffet that is not an auberge but a "fish berge" style. All the rooms are independent villas, so it's perfect for couples who value a sense of privacy.

All 71 guest rooms are spacious. Another plus is that they are equipped with private spa facilities. The bath onsen comes from Shirahama Onsen, one of Japan's three oldest springs. Among them, the water comes from Fujinoyu, which is said to be of particularly high quality, giving it a special feeling. Enjoy this high-quality onsen all to yourself and be filled with happiness.

At this inn, you can enjoy a buffet-style meal in live dining with a sense of presence. You will be captivated by the splendid performance, such as the exquisite steak that the chef grills in front of you, and the sushi of the day made by the chef using fresh fish.

Bouillabaisse filled with seafood from Shirahama, Kumano beef, and many other dishes made with ingredients unique to Shirahama will surprise you with their high quality, which you wouldn't expect from a buffet. There are so many kinds of appetizers that you won't be able to eat all of them, so be careful not to get full before you get to the sweets! About 40 kinds of drinks, including alcohol, are all-you-can-drink, so it's safe for two people who like alcohol.

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Auberge South Terrace, which stands on a hill overlooking the sea, is about 10 minutes by car from JR Shirahama Station. It is a gourmet inn worthy of the name of an auberge, where you can enjoy exquisite creative French cuisine at an ocean view restaurant. Limited to 10 groups per day, so it's recommended for couples who want to relax in a quiet place away from the hustle and bustle.

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For dinner, the chef will be serving creative French cuisine using locally caught ingredients and seasonal ingredients from around the world. You can enjoy seafood such as spiny lobster and red sea bream, as well as a fillet steak made from Kumano beef, a high-quality Japanese beef that is a specialty of Wakayama.

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The guest rooms and lobby (pictured) feature turquoise and orange interiors set against a white background, as if to represent the ocean and sunset of Shirahama. The "Deluxe Twin" rooms have a cheerful, uplifting atmosphere that will instantly brighten your mood, and are located on the upper floors, so they offer great views. These rooms will really get you in the resort mood.

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One of the attractions of this inn is that you can enjoy "Shirahama onsen" directly from the source. There is also a large public bath, but if you are a couple, how about having a onsen bath for two people? There is a charge, but there is an indoor bath and an open-air bath just like the public bath, so you can enjoy a relaxing bath in a private space.

About 10 minutes by car from JR Shirahama Station, Hotel Kawakyu stands in a superb location overlooking the azure sea. This all-suite inn is perfect for special occasions such as anniversaries. Not only does it look like an old European castle, but it also has a gorgeous entrance that is reminiscent of the Palace of Versailles. Enjoy an elegant stay with him as if you were a princess in the castle♪

All the guest rooms are suites. There are 85 rooms in total, all with different designs and furnishings. There are the "Presidential Spa Suite," a top-class suite with an open terrace deck and an open-air natural onsen bath, and the "Presidential Maisonette," a maisonette-type room where you can relax as if you were at home. Every room is filled with a sense of luxury!

Speaking of `` Hotel Kawakyu'', it is famous for its delicious and popular ``King's Buffet''. There is an array of luxurious dishes made with plenty of high-quality ingredients from local Kishu and Hokkaido, and the live performance where the food is prepared right in front of you is also very popular.Many of the dishes are bite-sized, hors d'oeuvre-style dishes, so you can enjoy a variety of flavors little by little. I'm also happy.

The king's buffet breakfast is also amazing! The kaisendon, which you can freely arrange yourself, is the ultimate in luxury. There is no doubt that you will be filled with bowls of tuna, salmon, and salmon roe.The all-you-can-drink menu is also very popular.

For two people who want to enjoy the sea view to their heart's content, we recommend Hamachidori no Yu Kaishu (Kyoritsu Resort). About 10 minutes by car from JR Shirahama Station. Standing on a cape that juts out into the Pacific Ocean, you can enjoy a magnificent panorama. The dynamic scenery seems to clear away the hazy mood of everyday life. The popular tourist spots Shirarahama and Senjojiki are also conveniently located, just four minutes away by car.

For couples who value privacy, a room with an open-air bath is perfect. The view is guaranteed to be beautiful. Whether you're relaxing on the sofa or lying in bed, you can enjoy a beautiful view of the ocean throughout your stay. Plum wine and other alcoholic drinks are available in the rooms, so why not relax with your partner while enjoying a drink?

In the open-air bath on the terrace of your room, you can enjoy high-quality "Shirahama onsen" flowing directly from the source. Let's spend a pleasant relaxing time with him while feeling the sea breeze on your skin ♡

When it comes to Wakayama, there are many people who enjoy fresh seafood the most. At this inn, you can enjoy kaiseki cuisine using seasonal ingredients such as conger eel and tuna in the summer, and scallions and spiny lobster in the winter. For those who want to enjoy plenty of fresh sashimi, we recommend the Kishu Funamori Kaiseki Shiosai course, and for those who also want to try the high-quality Kumano beef, we recommend the Umihotaru course. Enjoy delicious food to your heart's content.

"Shirahama Coganoi Resort & Spa" has been selected as a satellite sacred place for lovers. This hotel stands on a hill overlooking the ocean, and all rooms have ocean views. There are many spots on the premises that couples can enjoy, including one of the largest illuminations Wakayama, a patio filled with yellow flowers of happiness, and a pool with a resort feel. Access is approximately 10 minutes by car from JR Shirahama Station. There is also a free shuttle bus that you can use without reservations, so you don't have to worry.

If you're going on a trip with your loved one, how about staying a little richer in the "Bay Suite" room? With an open living room overlooking the sea, a bathroom with a jacuzzi, and a bed made by Simmons, it promises a luxurious stay. The soft atmosphere based on pink and beige may make you look even more wonderful.

The open-air bath in the large public bath looks as if it is floating on the surface of the water. At night, you can enjoy a fantastic bathing experience while the baths are illuminated. The company's own onsen "Wakaba onsen" is drawn, and the abundant amount of hot water is free-flowing from the source. Let's become beautiful with high-quality hot water and let him like you more ♡

At the restaurant "Concadoro", a sumptuous buffet prepared by top chefs awaits. You can enjoy freshly prepared dishes in the live kitchen, such as a performance where fresh seafood is cooked in front of you, and parmesan pasta finished with rich cheese. The two gourmets are sure to be satisfied with the variety of high-quality dishes, from amuse bouche to sweets!

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"SHIRAHAMA KEY TERRACE HOTEL SEAMORE" is located about 10 minutes by car from JR "Shirahama Station". When you arrive at the lobby, the first thing that makes you want to run out is the spacious terrace facing the sea. Soak your feet in the "Infinity Footbath" and let's enjoy the world of blue that spreads out as far as the eye can see.

For couples, we recommend the "Suite Room" where you can see the beautiful Shirarahama and the Pacific Ocean. Because it is located in a corner room, you can enjoy the dynamic scenery from the windows on two sides, giving you a sense of openness. At sunset time when the sky and the sea are dyed orange, snuggle up with him on the sofa on the terrace and spend a romantic time♡

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Sandan-no-Yu is a slightly unusual open-air bath where you can enjoy free-flowing onsen in a standing bath. When you are immersed in the hot water up to your shoulders, an infinity world where the sky, the sea and the surface of the water are connected as one spreads out in front of you. You will become addicted to the mysterious feeling of walking in the air♪

For dinner, how about a kaiseki meal at the unique fish tank restaurant “Ikesu Enza”, where the main dish is grilled abalone dance? The spectacle of fish swimming in front of the counter is something you don't usually get to see. Guessing the name of the fish, getting excited by the jumping fish, the conversation between the two of you will definitely be lively.

The beautiful Shirarahama Beach is known as Japan's Waikiki Beach. Right in front of you is the Shiraraso Grand Hotel. About 10 minutes by car from JR Shirahama Station, and about a 1-minute walk from the hotel to the beach, it's a perfect location for couples who want to enjoy a seaside resort life. The crescent moon-shaped emerald green sea, terracotta roof tiles, and palm trees line the landscape, which is like Hawaii.

There are two large public baths: "Boujou no Yu Shiokaze" with a view of Shirarahama Beach and "Isobe no Yu Matsukaze" which is so close to the sea that you can hear the roar of the waves. The men's and women's baths alternate, so you can enjoy both the night and morning baths. Bathing while feeling the sound of the waves and the sea breeze will blow away your daily fatigue. For couples who want to take a bath together, there is a private bath available for a fee. Please take advantage of it.

The 110 guest rooms are divided into the royal floor on the top floor and the standard floor with a wide variety of guest rooms. In addition to Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms, and Japanese-Western style rooms, there is also a cute concept room "Panda room with a view of the sea", so couples who love animals will have a blast ♪

If your trip is centered on food, we recommend the slightly extravagant “Kenran Kaiseki”. Five high-quality ingredients, spiny lobster, abalone, crab, longtooth grouper, and Kumano beef, come together to brighten up the table for two. Each person can choose how to cook the spiny lobster, so you can share half with him.

Bright cobalt blue sea and pure white sandy beach. "Nanki Shirahama Marriott Hotel" spreads such a beautiful paradise-like scenery in front of you. In all 182 guest rooms, you can spend a luxurious time in a high-quality space that expresses Shirahama's "Suite Ippeki". We recommend the "Premier Room" with a onsen view bath. With the ocean view in the background, why not spend an extraordinary and rich time with him? Access is about 10 minutes by car from JR Shirahama Station.

How about a buffet for the long-awaited dinner? There is a wide variety of menus that will make your heart flutter just by looking at them. They offer arrangements of typical Hawaiian food, and you can enjoy grilled local fish in the live kitchen. Take a photo of the delicious food and make it a memorable photo for the two of you.

This is the pool that we would like you to experience with your stay. There is a poolside bar, where you can enjoy Hawaiian food such as Kalua pork pizza and Mochiko chicken and various cocktails. Sit on a beach chair and have an elegant break time with two people ♡

*The pool is open only in summer.

Kishu Shirahama Onsen Musashi is about 10 minutes by car from JR Shirahama Station. Among ryokan in Shirahama onsen, ryokan has been selected as one of Japan's 100 Best Sunset Inns, and has an overwhelming beauty. The "Kihinshitsu" at Nagitei is a guest room filled with this splendor. You can see Shirahama Beach and the city from the large windows. Don't you feel like you can put your shy feelings into words here?

In addition to the guest rooms, we are particular about onsen that only guests who stay at Nagitei can use. Shirahama's source "Suzushiyu" flows. Soaking in a sky bath that seems to be one with the sky will fill your mind and body. The sun setting over the horizon gently helps you have a romantic moment with him.

For meal, you can choose between Japanese, Western, and Chinese buffets or kaiseki cuisine. This photo is a buffet. A variety of dishes are lined up, such as gorgeous sashimi and appetizing mini steaks. It is attractive that you can eat as much as you like ♪

About 15 minutes by bus from JR Shirahama Station. At Nanki Shirahama Onsen onsen Resort Premium Hotel Senjo, where the blue sea and palm trees create a resort feeling, we are proud of our infinity bath with a superb view. From the open-air bath, you can see the beautiful scenery of nature. The atmosphere is different between the men's and women's baths, so it might be fun to share your impressions of the bath after onsen.

Although it is a resort hotel, there are also Japanese-style rooms where you can stretch out your legs. This photo is of the "Junior Suite Japanese-Western Style Room". You can spend a relaxing time in the spacious Japanese-style room. How about relaxing together while healing the fatigue of your trip?

Yakiniku and sushi buffet starting in July 2023! The array of authentic yakiniku (grilled meat) and sumptuous sushi will make your throat gurgle unintentionally. Dinner is decided here! Let's go hungry with him ♪ Breakfast is a menu that is easy on the body when you wake up. You can spend a very satisfying day with hotel meal in the morning and evening.

Nanki Shirahama onsen Hotel Sanrakuso is located right in front of a beautiful beach. The hotel is conveniently located just a one-minute walk from Shirarahama Beach. The rooms with open-air baths are perfect for a trip with your partner. The rooms, decorated with crystals such as rose quartz and moon quartz, have a sophisticated atmosphere. Enjoy a luxurious moment while basking in the pleasant sea breeze of Shirarahama Beach that flows through the window.

If you're going to stay here, why not enjoy onsen in your room? The "Hamasuisho" room with an open-air bath is inspired by crystals such as moon quartz and green quartz. The cute concept will surely heighten your sense of exhilaration. We especially recommend the "Special Room (Beni no Akira)" with an open-air bath. It has a stylish design with a contrast of black and white. As the room is inspired by rose quartz, women may be especially excited! Enjoy the scenery and onsen just the two of you in a completely private space.

A feast of seafood caught in the Kuroshio Current and seasonal ingredients will provide you with a luxurious time just for two. Enjoy top-grade, high-quality ingredients such as abalone and spiny lobster in the kaiseki cuisine. The summer-only buffet has a wide variety of dishes that everyone will love, regardless of age! Please enjoy to your heart's content. Please ask the inn for more details.

INFINITO HOTEL & SPA Nanki Shirahama is about 15 minutes by bus from JR Shirahama Station. If you want to stay with someone important to you, the "Ocean View Lanai Suite" is perfect! The suite offers a spectacular view of the panoramic coastline and horizon from the guest room. In addition, amenities from the luxury brand "BVLGARI" are available. If you want to spend an elegant time, this is the place ♡

onsen is the infinity bath "Sora", which is attractive as if you are in the sea. It is a historical onsen that draws from the source of the famous traditional hot spring "Miyuki no Yu" described in the Japanese chronicle "Manyoshu". Sometimes you need time to forget the busyness of the day and be absent-minded. Refresh yourself here so that you can truly enjoy your trip with him.

You can enjoy Italian or Japanese cuisine that combines ingredients from Nanki with traditional and modern cuisine. The meal is a former chef at a Michelin-starred restaurant. You and your partner might find yourself cheering in delight when you see the beautifully presented dishes!

All rooms at Shirahama onsen Family Yanagiya Ryokan Yanagiya have ocean views. You can choose from a variety of rooms, including Japanese-style and Western-style rooms. You can spend a relaxing time with your partner in a spacious space. Access is about 15 minutes by shuttle bus from JR Shirahama Station.

Private baths are recommended for those who want to enjoy their time alone. If you soak in the bathtub filled with plenty of Yuzaki's natural onsen, you should be able to spend a healing time relaxing your mind and body.

The main meal are seafood dishes that use plenty of fresh seafood. The [Kue Konabe], which can be enjoyed on the seasonal menu from November to March, is a gem that you should definitely try. The plump, collagen-rich meat is so delicious that it will melt your heart. You can enjoy it in the restaurant as well as in in-room dining, so if you want to enjoy a special time with him, please choose in-room dining.

About 10 minutes by car from JR Shirahama Station. “Healing Inn Kur House Shirahama” is ryokan that is popular for its kaiseki cuisine, spacious onsen, and pool. Among the guest rooms with different tastes, the Hamamomen room with an open-air bath has a modern Japanese atmosphere with large clear glass partitions. It is a room with many tricks that will make both of you smile when you step in.

The inn's specialty meal include a wide variety of kaiseki cuisine. This photo is of ``Wasai Kaiseki,'' a specially selected kaiseki restaurant that focuses on quality over quantity. It is packed with delicious foods from Wakayama, such as Kishu Ume Tai, Tuna Chu Toro, and Kumano Beef. Why not immerse yourself in the afterglow of your trip with him while tasting Japanese cuisine that is pleasing to both your eyes and your tongue?

For couples who have time to spare, head to the hotel's "Birthday Zone" where you can go on a hot spring tour in your swimsuit. With 15 types of onsen and pools, it's a spot where you can have fun all day long. Let's make his heart flutter in a cute swimsuit ♡ If you play a lot, you will surely be able to sleep well at night ♪

We introduced a `` onsen inn with delicious food'' in Nanki Shirahama, Wakayama. High-level luxurious buffets, Kaiseki cuisine where you can enjoy Ise lobster and Kumano beef, creative French cuisine with an ocean view, etc. are all so appealing that you'll be spoiled for choice. Enjoying delicious food with your loved one will make you feel happy from the bottom of your heart. When you're tired from your busy days, let's go on a "mouthful trip" to enjoy delicious food as a couple.