Shirahama Beach

Shirahama

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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.

Scenic Views

HighlightsStunning view of pristine white sand and clear blue ocean
Enjoy swimming and various watersports
Experience mixed bathing (swimsuits required) at the open-air onsen "Shirasuna" on the beach
Soothe your body and soul at the Shirahama Onsen hot springs
Interact with animals at Adventure World

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

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.

Shirahama Beach

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