Shirahama Onsen, Hot Spring and Beach Resort in Nanki, West Japan
Shirahama Onsen, Hot Spring and Beach Resort in Nanki, West Japan

Shirahama Onsen, Hot Spring and Beach Resort in Nanki, West Japan

Shirahama Onsen has 1300 years of history. It is famous not only as one of three oldest hot spring ("onsen"), resorts in Japan but also as one of the most beautiful beach resorts in West Japan. It is a mystery that hot springs exist in Shirahama Onsen though there is no volcano around the area. In 2000, Shirarahama Beach and Waikiki Beach (Honolulu, Hawaii, US) established a good will sister beach relationship.

Hot Springs, Onsens - Shirahama Onsen
(1) Hot Springs		 Shirahama Beach - Shirahama Onsen
(2) Shirarahama Beach		 Hot Springs, Onsens - Shirahama Onsen
(3) Countless Activities

Shirahama Onsen, Hot Spring and Beach Resort information

Getting There
From Tokyo:
1 hour from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Nanki Shirahama Airport.
10 minutes from Nanki Shirahama Airport to Shirahama Onsen by car or bus (2 to 3 buses daily).

From Osaka:
2 hours and 30 minutes from Shin Osaka station to Shirahama Station by the JR Kinokuni Line Express train.
Shirahama Onsen, Hot Spring and Beach Resort
Shirahama Onsen, Engetsu-to Sunset
Places of Interest:
Sandanbeki (Cliff)
Shirahama Beach
Senjojiki Coast
Engetsu-to (Island)
World Heritage Site: Kumano Kodo
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Shirahama at a glance

Three Reasons to Visit:

1. Variety of Hot Springs (Onsens)
2. Beautiful Beach
3. Excellent Sightseeing

Shirahama Onsen Features:

1,300 year History, Variety of Attractions and Sightseeing, Variety of Hot springs ("onsens"), Beautiful beach, World Heritage Sacred Sites and Pilgramige Routes.

Shirahama Onsen Access:

• 1 hour from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Nanki Shirahama Airport.
• 10 minutes from Nanki Shirahama Airport to Shirahama Onsen

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Map to Shirahama Onsen

Map to Shirahama Onsen:

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Map to Shirahama Onsen
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