Shirahama
Top Places to Visit
Kumano Kodo
The Kumano Kodō (熊野古道) is a series of ancient pilgrimage routes that crisscross the Kii Hantō, the largest Peninsula of Japan. These sacred trails were and are... more
Three Step Cliff
Three Step Cliff (三段壁 Sandanbeki). A beautiful view from cliffs on the ocean edge that are 50 meters high. There is also a guided tour into to the caverns ... more
Senjojiki
Senjojiki (千畳敷). A beautiful rocky point near Shirahama beach. The view is best late in the afternoon. Admission is free.
Kishu Museum
Kishu Museum, [2]. A small but interesting museum housing Ukiyo-e prints of all "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji" by Andō Hiroshige among some quality pottery ...
Engetsu Island
Engetsu Island. A small island in Shirahama bay (20 minutes walk from the mean beach to get in front of it). A rock formation with a hole in the middle allows ... more
Top Activity Places
Shirahama Sakinoyu Onsen
Shirahama, Nishimuro District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan
Shirahama Sakinoyu Onsen (白浜崎の湯温泉). Summer 8AM-7PM, winter 10AM-3PM. This spectacular hot spring is celebrated as one of Japan's Top 3 hot springs and cited in ... more
