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.
Highlights
- Stunning 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.
Overview
Recommended nearby attractions
Nanki Shirahama Onsen
0.126km from Shirahama Beach 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.
Karekinada Coast
36.732km from Shirahama Beach A breathtaking coastal cliff face in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The magnificent sight of the crashing waves is truly awe-inspiring.
Shirasaki Coast: A Selection of Japan's Top 100 Beaches
41.342km from Shirahama Beach 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
2.036km from Shirahama Beach 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.
Kumano Kodo Ohechi: Nagaisaka
28.087km from Shirahama Beach 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.
Heirawahara Park
1.392km from Shirahama Beach A vast park with 2,000 cherry blossoms in full bloom, offering breathtaking panoramic views!
Hashikuiiwa
46.897km from Shirahama Beach A breathtaking array of oddly shaped rocks resembling bridge pilings! You can even walk across them during low tide, experiencing the majestic nature firsthand.
Kushimoto Underwater Park
43.309km from Shirahama Beach Japan's first underwater park!
Experience the beautiful underwater world, including tropical fish and coral reefs!
Yunomine Onsen Tsuboyu
41.555km from Shirahama Beach A historic hot spring located in the World Heritage Kumano Kodo.
Senjoujiki
1.816km from Shirahama Beach A vast, awe-inspiring landscape of a sloped rock face facing the Pacific Ocean, shaped by the erosion of rough waves. Enjoy breathtaking sunset views over the horizon at dusk.
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