From the famous Shirarahama,
pleasurable leisure activities, and world heritage

Besides the scenic Shirarahama you can see right from our resort, there is a huge number of hotspots
within reach in just 10-mins drive. Heading out with a car and go a bit further
you may also reach the Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage and Mount Koyasan.
Have a wonder time in your stay at Shirahama with your important ones.

Tourist hotspots

  • Adventure World

    Adventure World

  • Adventure World

    Adventure World

  • Shirarahama Beach

    Shirarahama Beach

  • Shirarahama Beach

    Shirarahama Beach

  • Sandanbeki Cliff

    Sandanbeki Cliff

  • Engetsu Island

    Engetsu Island

  • Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage

    Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage

  • Kongobu-ji Temple, Mount Koyasan

    Kongobu-ji Temple, Mount Koyasan

Full of excitements!
Hotspots in different categories

See Google map

Tourist hotspots/
amusement parks

Hot Pick 01

Adventure World

10-min drive from YANAGIYA

A famous amusement park for your a rare but exciting experience- it’s giant panda! You can see the panda family eating, sleeping, and lazing around really close. Also be amazed by the amusement zone the numerous attractions, the marine world, and the safari world- it’s the perfect destination for a family vacation.

  • Dolphin show
  • Giant panda (parent and child,
    Rauhin & Saihin)
  • Red-and-green macaw

Shirahama Energy Land

10-min walk from YANAGIYA

Minakata Kumagusu Museum

7-min drive from YANAGIYA

Tore Tore Market

7-min drive from YANAGIYA

Kishu Museum

10-min drive from YANAGIYA

Shirahama Golf Club

10-min drive from YANAGIYA

Nanki Shirahama Gold Club
(Asahi Golf Club Shirahama)

15-min drive from YANAGIYA

Tourist hotspots/ Ocean

Hot Pick 01

Shirarahama Beach

6-min walk from YANAGIYA

As the name "Shirarahama" suggests, it is beautiful beach filled with pure white quartz sand with 90% silicic acid. The 640 meters long beach is partnered with the famous Waikiki Beach to create the feel of a southern tropical resort. Annual events such as candle illumination and fireworks are also inimitable. It’s a representative hotspot of Shirahama.

  • Night view of Shirarahama
  • Quartz sand with 90% silicic acid
  • Winter illumination

Sakinoyu Hot Spring

4-min walk from YANAGIYA

Senjoshiki

3-min drive from YANAGIYA

Sandanbeki Cliff

4-min drive from YANAGIYA

Engetsu Island

7-min drive from YANAGIYA

Glass boat

7-min drive from YANAGIYA

Shirahama Aquarium (Kyoto University)

10-min drive from YANAGIYA

Recommended restaurants nearby Shirarahama beach

Japanese Lobster & Seafood
Restaurant Sangosho

7-min drive from YANAGIYA

Recommended restaurants nearby Shirarahama beach

Sushi & Kappou Dining KOZUSHI
Restaurant Sangosho

4-min drive from YANAGIYA

Recommended restaurants nearby Shirarahama beach

Fisherman's Wharf Shirahama

3-min walk from YANAGIYA

Tourist hotspots/
experiences & workshops

Hot Pick 01

Snorkeling workshop
Diving workshop
- Spa Dive

10-min walk from YANAGIYA

“Spa Dive” is a diving and snorkeling school in Nanki Shirahama, Wakayama. Thanks to the Kuroshio and the warm climate that divers are able to swim with tropical fishes throughout the year! Join the workshops and sooth your spirit by having a relaxing walk in the beach. You will love it.

  • (*) Pictures are for reference only

    Swim with tropical fish
  • (*) Pictures are for reference only

    Clown fish
  • (*) Pictures are for reference only

    Star snapper

Sandanbeki Cliff

7-min drive from YANAGIYA

Pottery workshop- Kisyuuyaki Aogama

7-min drive from YANAGIYA

Blue dying workshop- Asamoto Factory

10-min drive from YANAGIYA

Tourist hotspots/
Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage

Hot Pick 01

Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage

Historic huge trees and paving made Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage a tasteful spot to visit. It’s the approach to the three religious mountains in Kumano, and now designated as a world heritage as “a holy spot and a pilgrimage route in Kii Mountains”. It’s getting more and more popular as a spiritual spot in Japan.
Similar to the ancient Kumano Kodo built in the Heian period, the Miyuki water source of our resort was discovered in Heian period as well. Sooth your body and spirit in our hot springs, and head to Kumano for prayers, like the nobles of the old times.

Takijiri Oji Shrine

40-min drive from YANAGIYA

Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Museum

40-min drive from YANAGIYA

Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Nakahechi Roadside Station

50-min drive from YANAGIYA

Fukusada Huge Ginkgo Tree

50-min drive from YANAGIYA

Toganoki Teahouse

55-min drive from YANAGIYA

Chikatsuyu Oji Shrine Remains

55-min drive from YANAGIYA

Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum

55-min drive from YANAGIYA

Nonaka Giant Cedar

55-min drive from YANAGIYA

Gyubadoji Statues

1hr drive from YANAGIYA

Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine

1hr 15mins drive from YANAGIYA

Kumano Hayatama Taisha Shrine

1hr 55mins drive from YANAGIYA

Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine

1hr 55mins drive from YANAGIYA

Recommended restaurants nearby Kumano Hongu Taisha

B&B Cafe’ Hongu

1-min walk from Kumano Hongu Taisha

Recommended restaurants nearby Kumano Hongu Taisha

Teahouse Chinchoan (Hongu)

1-min walk from Kumano Hongu Taisha

Recommended restaurants nearby Kumano Hongu Taisha

Restaurant Shimoji (Hongu)

2-min walk from Kumano Hongu Taisha

Tourist hotspots/
Mount Koyasan

Hot Pick 01

Kongobu-ji Temple, Mount Koyasan

2hr 20min drive from YANAGIYA

The head temple of Shingon, one of the major schools of Buddhism in Japan, is at Mount Koyasan. It’s believed that the founder had his austere training here. Highlights include paintings of Kano Tanyu. It is designated as a world heritage as a "Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountains"

Daimon

2hr 15min drive from YANAGIYA

Konpon Daito Tower

2hr 15min drive from YANAGIYA

Kongobu-ji

2hr 25min drive from YANAGIYA