Nanki-Shirahama’s 15 Best Hotels & Ryokan, Including Options with an Ocean View!

``I wonder if there's anything fun to do...'' You might think that way when you're feeling exhausted because of the same day after day. The Nanki Shirahama area in Wakayama will quickly clear your mind. If you take a plane, you can fly from Haneda Airport to Nanki Shirahama Airport in just over an hour.

"Nanki Shirahama" is full of fun spots that make you feel radiant! Shirarahama, a beautiful beach that looks just like Hawaii, Adventure World, a zoo where you can be healed by cute pandas, and Shirahama onsen, one of the three oldest hot springs in Japan. Everyone can have fun while traveling♪ This time, we will introduce popular hotels and ryokan recommended by type in Nanki Shirahama.

Since you came to Shirahama where the sea is beautiful, you definitely want to stay at a stylish resort hotel with an ocean view. Then how about "SHIRAHAMA KEY TERRACE HOTEL SEAMORE"? It takes about 10 minutes by taxi from Nanki Shirahama Airport or JR Shirahama Station.

The hotel has an “infinity footbath”! Soaking your feet in the footbath while feeling the sea breeze will make your body feel lighter. The blue of the sky, the blue of the sea, the blue of the tiles…these colors overlap little by little, creating a breathtaking view that will take your breath away. There are many customers who come just for this! In addition, you can enjoy onsen in the large glass-enclosed public bath and the open-air bath with free-flowing hot springs.

In this "Deluxe Room", the sea spreads out all over the window, and it feels like you are on a boat trip. Try to open the curtains as much as possible during your stay. The ocean is the first thing you see when you get out of bed in the morning, and you'll be able to enjoy the feeling of luxury♪ This compact and romantic room is recommended for women's trips and couples' trips.

On the first floor of the hotel, there is a bakery "TETTI BAKERY & CAFE". The check-out time is also late, so if you wake up later than usual, why not have brunch on the terrace in the morning? I can't do it ♡

If you are traveling on a special day, such as a birthday or anniversary, how about staying at a first-class hotel that is extremely elegant? This "Nanki Shirahama Marriott Hotel" is a luxury resort hotel close to "Shirarahama". The first-class hospitality and luxurious space will make you feel special! It takes about 7 minutes by taxi from Nanki Shirahama Airport, and can be accessed by free shuttle bus from Shirahama Station.

If it's a couple's anniversary, we recommend the "Premier Room King with onsen View Bath". This is a special room with onsen for just two people with a spectacular view. Relaxing in a onsen spring alone while gazing out at the horizon is very romantic, isn't it?

Even if you think that a room with a bath with a view is a little over budget, you can rest assured that there is an open-air hot onsen with a great view on the top floor of the hotel. The balance is reset and you feel refreshed! In addition, onsen effect will make you feel as if your tired body is melting away. It is also nice to have 5 private baths.

For dinner at "Grill & Dining G", try grilled Kumano beef that is so tender and full of umami that your cheeks will fall off. We also recommend seasonal course meals that use seasonal ingredients from Wakayama, from appetizers to desserts. Spending time sharing gourmet food with your loved ones should be a happy memory above all else.

"INFINITO HOTEL & SPA" is a hotel on a hill about 12 minutes by taxi from Shirahama Station. There are plenty of facilities such as a lounge with an ocean view, an outdoor heated pool, and a gym. Enjoy an extraordinary stay in a rich tropical resort atmosphere.

All 74 rooms are divided into ocean view and garden view. The ocean side overlooks the refreshing Pacific Ocean! On the garden side, you can see the courtyard and pool of the hotel. There are many types of rooms, mainly Western-style rooms, onsen style rooms, and rooms with open-air hot spring baths. Whether you are a couple or a family, you will have a wonderful time here.

You can enjoy onsen. The hot water is drawn from the Miyuki source, which is the oldest in Shirahama onsen. A superb onsen with beautiful scenery. It's a blissful space that makes you want to take a long bath.

During your stay, you can relax by playing in the heated pool or reading in the library. You don't have to go sightseeing here and there, just being here is enough. A luxurious stay at such a luxury hotel is sometimes a good thing, isn't it?

"Hotel Kawakyu" can be reached in about 10 minutes by free minibus from Shirahama Station or by taxi from Nanki Shirahama Airport. The moment you see the exterior of the hotel on the seaside from the train window, you will be amazed at its beautiful castle-like appearance! Just thinking "I'm going to stay there tonight!" makes me excited.

The entrance hall of the hotel is as solemn as a Western art museum. In 1993, it won the 6th Murano Togo Award, which is said to be awarded to the most outstanding architecture. There are plenty of things to see here, such as the ceiling covered with gold leaf that beautifully reflects the sunlight, and the graceful pillars that use special techniques that can be seen in the Vienna Opera House. Please take a lot of pictures of the beautiful interior.

All rooms at Hotel Kawakyu are spacious suites. There is a space where adults can immerse themselves in an extraordinary experience, such as the "Prudential Spa Suite Room" with a natural onsen open-air bath on the open terrace, and the "Prudential Maisonette Jacuzzi" equipped with a jacuzzi and audio room. Sit comfortably on the sofa bed and read a book, gaze at the sea from the jacuzzi... In order to cherish the time you spend at Hotel Kawakyu, you can make the hotel stay the main part of your trip. hey.

On the 1st and 2nd floors of the hotel, there is a Shirahama onsen spa "ROYAL SPA" and "Eternal Forest" where you can see the sea. There is also a silky bath where micro-bubbles keep your skin healthy, a rain shower that feels like you are being hit by gentle rain, and an open-air bath surrounded by trees. It's a dreamy feeling to be wrapped in a smooth and beautiful skin bath.♡

Dinner is called "King's Buffet". Luxurious dishes such as spiny lobster grilled on an iron plate, Kishu grouper thin sashimi, and herb beef roast beef are lined up seasonally. Being able to enjoy exquisite dishes made with only high-quality ingredients as much as you want makes you feel like a king♪ There is also a French course plan, so if you want to enjoy meal slowly at your seat, go for it.

"Shiraraso Grand Hotel" is right in front of "Shirarahama" where the waves shine on the pure white sand. First of all, after leaving your luggage at the hotel, you can quickly change your clothes and go swimming in the sea! Being this close to the beach, you can go to the beach whenever you want, morning, evening, or night♪

Most rooms have an ocean view! If you choose a Japanese-style room or a Japanese-Western style room, you can take off your shoes and relax. The view of the beach from the tatami-floored room is also refreshing. Although it has a resort feel, you can relax like you are at home without having to strain your shoulders. This "Royal Floor" can accommodate up to 5 people, so it's perfect for a girls' trip or a trip with children.

One of the great things about Shiraraso Grand Hotel is that it has an open-onsen natural hot spring bath with a spectacular view. It will comfortably relax your tired body after enjoying marine leisure and sightseeing. The sea breeze feels so good that I feel like I can stay here forever. In addition to open-air baths, there are semi-open-air baths where you can relax in a Japanese style, as well as spacious large public baths.

For dinner, enjoy a luxurious kaiseki meal that uses plenty of seafood and mountain delicacies from Kishu. Depending on the season, there seems to be a plan where you can enjoy spiny lobster dishes. Playing in the sea, being healed by onsen, and being filled with gourmet food... it's sure to be a trip that will leave you feeling "I'm glad I came!"

About 10 minutes by free shuttle bus from Shirahama Station, Koganoi Resort & Spa is located on a cape in the eastern part of Shirahama Town. This is a popular hotel with the illumination "Illuminas Ocean" that can be enjoyed all year round. In addition to illuminations of whales and dolphins swimming leisurely in the ocean, there are even giraffes and zebras that look like they are about to move in the terrestrial animal area! You can enjoy the illumination of lively animals. The hotel is decorated with 280,000 lights, one of the largest in the prefecture, and you can spend a gorgeous night whenever you visit.

All rooms have an ocean view! We recommend the "Bay Suite", which is full of resort atmosphere. Apart from the bed for sleeping at night, there are two daybeds by the window. Here you can chat with your friends while looking at the sea, or if you are a couple, spend the night cuddling up... Who would you like to spend your time with?

The open-air onsen in the large public bath is a mysterious structure surrounded by a basin. At night, the surroundings are lit up, creating a magical atmosphere. Even if you sit in the bathtub, you will feel like your whole body is floating.

For dinner, choose from three types: Japanese kaiseki, teppanyaki, and buffet. All of them have the theme of “palm-sized art”, and the presentation is also very beautiful. Of course, the taste is also certified by first-class hotels. Satisfy both your stomach and heart with seasonal ingredients such as seafood from the Shirahama area. After dinner, take a walk in the illuminated garden♪

Hamachidori-no-Yu Kaishu is ryokan located on a cape about 10 minutes by taxi from Nanki Shirahama Airport. It is close to Senjojiki and Sandanbeki, which are famous scenic spots, and its attractive location overlooks the Pacific Ocean. Another feature of ryokan is that it has two hot spring sources, Aiki onsen and Monju onsen. This inn is recommended for adults who want to be healed by onsen and sea of Shirahama in a quiet luxury ryokan.

This room called "Akatsuki no Sho" is a space with an Asian taste where you can relax and enjoy the view of the sea. The ever-changing expressions of the sea and the sound of the waves will gradually loosen your mind. If you want to spend a quieter time, we recommend the Hamaya Hanare, which has its own entrance.

The pride of Hamachidori no Yu Kaishu is the open-air bath with a superb view, with nothing to block the view from the sea! You can forget about time and relax in the soft hot water, the ocean view, and the pleasant sea breeze. It's a mixed bath where you wear a special bathing suit, so men and women couples, married couples, and families can enjoy it together. In addition, there are various baths such as a large public bath, three private baths, and a barrel bath, so let's go around and be healed.

Speaking of Nanki Shirahama's food, it's seafood! You can enjoy luxurious seafood such as tuna and spiny lobster raised by the Kuroshio Current, and sashimi and exquisite dishes such as longtooth grouper, which is said to be a phantom fish in winter. Nanki Shirahama's local sake and craft beer are perfect for fresh seafood. Nourish your energy with food and alcohol that you can only taste here.

About 10 minutes by car from Shirahama Station, Shirarahama is right in front of "Kishu Shirahama Onsen Musashi". This inn has a long and distinguished history, and its predecessor was ryokan loved by the great master of natural history and folklore, Takumagusu Minakata. Why don't you entrust yourself to warm hospitality backed by history in a space where good old things are still alive?

If you want to stay at Kishu Shirahama Onsen Musashi, we recommend the Natei room. You can see "Shirarahama" outside the window. In addition, this inn is the only one in Shirahama onsen that has been selected as one of the 100 Best Sunset Inns in Japan. By all means, enjoy the spectacular view of the sunset from your room.

There is also an open-air hot onsen exclusively for those who stay in the "Nagitei" type room. Not only the sunset from your room, but also the sunset you see while soaking in the bath is exceptional...! Shirahama onsen and the majestic sunset will gently soothe your stiff mind and body.

At Umebachi-tei, a semi-private restaurant where you can enjoy kaiseki cuisine made with fresh seafood from Wakayama, you can taste more than 40 kinds of plum wine. Wakayama is famous for producing plums, so even if you say “plum wine”, there are various types, such as whether it is green plums or fully ripened plums, whether it is just plums or mixed with other fruits. There is also a set that allows you to compare drinks, so it is fun to choose the one that matches your dish.

Nanki Shirahama has many large-scale resort hotels. “Gensen Kakenagashi Yuyado Choseian” is a rare hideaway ryokan in Shirahama. Access is about 7 minutes by car from Shirahama Station, and about 10 minutes by car from Nanki Shirahama Airport. It is recommended for adult women who want to spend a quiet time filled with onsen and gourmet food.

There are only 7 rooms. There are various types of rooms, such as a detached room with plenty of privacy, a stylish main building with a modern Japanese atmosphere, and a refurbished old private house. If you're planning a stay-at-home trip, we recommend the special room "Kanemokusai" with a semi-open-air cypress bath! You can monopolize onsen flowing directly from the source.

"Choseian" owns two sources, "Chosei source" and "Higashiya source". You can enjoy free-flowing onsen in public baths and private baths. In addition, there is a day-trip onsen facility "Chosei no Yu" across from ryokan. Guests can also use it for free. Be sure to visit the hot springs and enjoy the spacious indoor baths and open-air baths!

Dinner is a Japanese kaiseki with plenty of seafood typical of Nanki-Shirahama. There is also a plan where you can get luxurious ingredients such as Kumano beef and Ise shrimp. The meal is a semi-private room, so there is no hesitation in the surroundings. Savor the taste of the season while relaxing.

"Hotel Sanrakuso" in front of "Shirarahama". This is a hotel with such a well-equipped interior that you wouldn't expect it to be a relatively reasonably priced inn. "I want to stay in a budget-friendly place, but I want a beautiful hotel that women can be satisfied with!" Access is about 30 minutes by free shuttle bus from Shirahama Station, and about 10 minutes by taxi from Nanki Shirahama Airport.

All rooms have an ocean view. This special room with an open-air bath can accommodate up to 4 people, so it's recommended for group trips, families, and trips with children. The beautiful scenery of Shirahama seen from your room will be deeply engraved in your travel memories...! There are various other rooms such as Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms, and an annex where you can stay cheaply. You can choose according to your budget.

"Hotel Sanrakuso" is a hotel with different hot springs on the seaside and on the mountain side. You can enjoy two onsen with different spring quality flowing directly from the source. The large public bath has both hot water from the sea side that warms your body and hot water from the mountain side that is soft to the touch. Please use both firmly and rest your body. There is also a pottery bath for one person.

meal are carefully selected menus where you can fully enjoy Wakayama's seasonal ingredients such as longtooth grouper and Kumano beef. The real pleasure of Japanese kaiseki is that you can enjoy various things little by little! The excitement of waiting for a new plate to be brought to the table, such as "What kind of dish will be next?" Let's recharge our energy by eating plenty of exquisite dishes unique to Wakayama!

Yukai Resort Premium Shirahama Gyoen is about 10 minutes by car from Shirahama Station and Nanki Shirahama Airport. The spacious hall is full of fun unique to a large-scale ryokan! The atmosphere is casual, so you can refresh yourself from the bottom of your heart without feeling overwhelmed.

In addition to standard Japanese-style and Western-style rooms, there are a variety of rooms such as slightly larger "Superior" rooms and rooms with open-air baths. Whether you are a couple who wants to enjoy the bath alone, or a family with children who want to stay in a spacious room, you can find the perfect room for everyone.

The large public bath has tatami mats, which is rare. The feel of soft tatami mats will make you feel comfortable on your bare feet. It's harder to slip than stones and tiles, so it's safe for children and the elderly! There is also an open-air bath facing the bamboo forest outside. If you stretch your arms and legs in the large bathtub and soak in onsen, your blood circulation will improve and you will feel refreshed!

The hotel has a rest area, a pool, a bedrock bath, a manga corner, and free table tennis. It might be a playful game, but before you know it, it's become a serious game...!

For dinner, yakiniku of the brand beef "Kumano Beef" with tender meat! It's a buffet style, so you can eat as much meat as you like♪ In addition to beef, you can eat all-you-can-eat Wakayama high-end ingredients such as tuna from Kii-Katsuura and mikan from Kinokuni. As a reward for yourself, just for this day, unleash your appetite and fill your belly with the blessings of Wakayama!

Yukai Resort Premium Hotel Senjo is about 15 minutes by bus from Shirahama Station. It is located on the seaside near the scenic spot Senjojiki. There are plenty of activities here, such as a natural onsen pool that you can enjoy all year round and a putter golf course. There is also a kids park, so this hotel is especially recommended for families traveling to Shirahama.

There are Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms, and Japanese-Western style rooms. You can choose between "Economy" and "Standard" if you want to stay at a reasonable price, and "Superior" and "Junior Suite" if you want a view and spaciousness, depending on your budget and purpose. For families with small children, there is also a Japanese-style "Kids' Room" full of toys♪

Enjoy the refreshing ocean view in the open-air bath ♡ Of course, this is also a natural onsen, and you will be healed by the self-sourced "Senju no Yu". There is also a large public bath that can be used 24 hours a day, so you can relax in onsen whenever you like.

Dinner is a "premium buffet" with a wide variety. Satisfy both your stomach and soul with Kishu delicacies such as grilled seafood, nigiri sushi with fresh tuna from Kii-Katsuura, and beef steak. There is also an all-you-can-drink alcohol plan, which is great for those who like alcohol.

"Blanchette Nanki Shirahama" is about 5 minutes by car from Shirahama Station. There are 71 guest rooms, all of which are luxury villas. The premises are lined with stylish villas that look like European villages.

There are three types of rooms: twins, triples, and Japanese-style rooms. All rooms have terraces and onsen baths. The interior is a healing space with gentle light. The facilities and amenities are also substantial, so you can spend your time comfortably like a hotel.

The bathtub is spacious, so couples and families can enjoy onsen together. The bathroom is connected to the terrace, so the feeling of openness is perfect ♪

One of the prides of "Blanchette Nanki Shirahama" is the meal. The live dining buffet has a reputation for quality that you wouldn't expect from an all-you-can-eat buffet. Luxurious Kumano beef with fresh fish sashimi such as sea bream and tuna. Teppanyaki and tempura are also abundant. Adult girls who are picky about food will surely be satisfied!

"Toretore Village" and "Panda Village" are about 5 minutes by car from Shirahama Station, and about 5 minutes by car to "Adventure World". There are cute dome-shaped rooms that make you onsen as if you've wandered into the world of a picture book. You can enjoy the whole day just by staying here.

There are two types of accommodation areas: Toretore Village and Panda Village. "Toretore Village" has a rustic and cute beige exterior that looks like a dwarf's house ♡ And "Panda Village", as the name suggests, has a panda-patterned dome! There are various faces of pandas, but you can look forward to which face the room will be on the day. It's so cute that not only children but also adults will get heart-pounding♪

The inside is so spacious that you won't believe it's inside a dome. All rooms are equipped with bathrooms and toilets, and Wi-Fi is available, so it's very comfortable. The rounded walls, round skylights, and fairy-tale bay windows will soothe your soul. The dome has different interiors, so no matter how many times you stay, there will be new surprises. If you are traveling with small children, we recommend the Japanese-style room.

There are baths in the rooms, but it is also recommended to visit the onsen facility "Toretore no Yu" on the premises. There are rock baths, open-air baths with Binchotan charcoal baths, bedrock baths with rock salt, steam baths, saunas, and more! Relax your body from the core after enjoying sea bathing and adventure world.

meal can be enjoyed at the adjacent Toretore-tei. The content is a seafood buffet where you can enjoy the seafood of Nanki Shirahama. Because it is directly managed by the fishermen's cooperative association, the freshness of the seafood is outstanding! From children to adults, everyone will be happy with the buffet where you can eat as much as you like ♪

"Crystal Villa Shirahama" is located about 10 minutes by car from JR Shirahama Station. All villas are reserved for private use, so you can spend a relaxing private time with your loved ones. We are proud of the floor design that allows you to enjoy the scenery of Shirahama from any space. You can refresh your body and soul by enjoying the beautiful cobalt blue sea of Shirahama and the view of the lush green nature to your heart's content.

Enjoy the extraordinary in a luxurious space! The perfect room for such people is "Fantastic VIP Suite Pool & Spa". The rooms are equipped with a pool, jacuzzi, open-air onsen, and sauna. Sophisticated furnishings further enhance the luxurious mood. In the evening, while watching the beautiful sunset, let's enjoy a stay full of non-everyday houses.

All guest rooms have a jacuzzi. There is also an open-air onsen with a spectacular view of Shirahama. (Excluding guest rooms in building I) You can enjoy a luxurious time enjoying the superb view of the hot onsen as many times as you like. The shower head "Miracle plus" has the effect of a facial massager. Please enjoy the finest beauty time while relaxing in the bath.

One of the attractions is that the way you enjoy your meal changes depending on the season. In spring and summer, you can BBQ on the sunset terrace while gazing at the beautiful sea and starry sky! In autumn and winter, you can enjoy 4 types of hot pot menus, including Wakayama's specialty "Kue Nabe". It is possible to rent only the equipment, so you can choose your favorite ingredients at the nearby "Toretore Market" and have fun with your friends♪

Did you find a hotel or ryokan in Shirahama that caught your attention? After enjoying swimming in the sea at Shirarahama and interacting with animals at Adventure World, stay at a refreshing hotel and ryokan in Shirahama. Let's spend the most enjoyable and unforgettable time in Shirahama, which can be enjoyed with anyone♪