Shirahama Beach

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Wakayama Prefecture's representative white-sand beach. The contrast between the crystal-clear water and the white sand is breathtakingly beautiful.

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Overview

Shirahama Beach, located in Shirahama-cho, Wakayama Prefecture, boasts a stunning white sand beach composed of quartz sand. The contrast with the clear blue sea is captivating. Historically significant, Shirahama Beach is mentioned in the Kojiki (Records of Ancient Matters) and Man'yoshu (Collection of Ten Thousand Leaves), and is situated near many attractions such as Adventure World and Shirahama Energy Land. In the summer, it's bustling with beachgoers, offering opportunities for surfing, jet skiing, and other watersports. The beach also features "Shirasuna," an open-air onsen (hot spring) with naturally flowing hot spring water, offering a unique mixed bathing experience (swimsuits required). Shirahama Beach truly embodies the perfect blend of nature, onsen, and recreational activities, making it a leading tourist destination in Wakayama Prefecture.

  • Scenic Views

Basic Information

Address
Shirahama-cho, Nishinoura-gun, Wakayama Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Wakayama
Access
Take the JR Kisei Line to Shirahama Station, then the Meiko Bus bound for "Shin-Yuzaki" for 12 minutes. Get off at "Shirahama Beach" (south end) or "Shirahama Bus Center" (north end) and it's a short walk. Alternatively, take a bus from Nanki Shirahama Airport. Show route
Op.Hours
24 hours a day
Cld.Days
None
Fee
Free
INFO
Concerned about pollution from littering on its beaches, Shirashama Town enacted the Shirashama Town Shirarayama Beach, etc., Smoking and Littering Prohibition Ordinance on July 1, 2008. Smoking is prohibited on the entire beach.
HP
http://www.nankishirahama.jp/spot/detail.php?spot_id=19

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Nanki Shirahama Onsen

Nanki Shirahama Onsen
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Enjoy onsen (hot springs) while gazing at the stunning white sand beach and blue sea of Shirahma Beach. This historic onsen town, filled with various hot spring facilities and Ryokans (traditional Japanese inns), is incredibly popular with families and couples.

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Shirasaki Coast, with its towering white limestone cliffs, is a breathtaking spot that evokes the landscapes of the Mediterranean. The contrast between the blue sea and white rocks makes it incredibly photogenic.

Sandanbeki Cliffs

Sandanbeki Cliffs
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Be awestruck by the majestic 50-meter-high cliffs stretching for 2 kilometers! This spot is packed with highlights, including an observation deck with panoramic Pacific Ocean views and a mysterious sea cave 36 meters underground.

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This Kumano Kodo Ohechi hiking course boasts breathtaking panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and a forest of ubamegashi trees, famous for their high-quality binchotan charcoal.

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A vast park with 2,000 cherry blossoms in full bloom, offering breathtaking panoramic views!

Hashikuiiwa

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Kushimoto Underwater Park

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Japan's first underwater park! Experience the beautiful underwater world, including tropical fish and coral reefs!

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Senjoujiki

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distance 1.816km from Shirahama Beach
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