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Shirahama walking

Feel the sea breeze as you walk about Shirahama, blessed with abounding nature and beautiful sceneries.
When you grow tired of walking, take a rest at a foot bath or an outdoor hot spring. Here, we introduce some walking spots we recommend that will revitalize the body and mind.
＞Check out more information on sightseeing and events at the official website of the Shirahama Tourism Association (external link).

1Shirahama Beach

20 minutes on foot from the hotel (one way)

A shoal stretching 600 meters long. This quartz sand, containing 90% silicate, is, just as the name Shirahama (“White Beach”) suggests, pure white and smooth. Colorful umbrellas popping up all over in summer and palm trees lining the arched beach creates a tropical mood that is bound to excite.

2Engetsu Island

30 minutes on foot from the hotel (one way)

Engetsu Island, beloved as a symbol of Shirahama. Its official name is Takashima. It is called Engetsu (“full moon”) Island due to the circular, full-moon-shaped sea cave in the center of the island. The view of the island during sunset is exceptionally beautiful.

3Ezurahama Beach Resort

20 minutes on foot from the hotel (one way)

This quiet beach, loved by the local people, is a slow-paced, family-friend beach resort. During the spring tide, the tide ebbs to reveal the crags, letting you play along the shore.

4Kumano Sansho Shrine

20 minutes on foot from the hotel (one way)

A power spot in Shirahama. The white sands of this shrine, with its long history dedicated to the three Kumamono Sansho (the main shrine, Hayatama, Nachi), lend this shrine a solemn atmosphere. The splendid ancient tomb with a stone room, called Hisamezuka Kofun, and the lush woods surrounding the temple have been registered as cultural assets designated by the prefecture.

1Ami Hot Spring

5 minutes on foot from the hotel (one way)

Ami Hot Spring is near Shirahama Pier, a short walk from the center. It was newly opened in June 2008.

2Bosei Hot Spring

25 minutes on foot from the hotel (one way)

An outdoor hot spring typical of Yuzaki. Hot spring water drawn from two sources, Mabu and Miyuki, lets you enjoy two types of hot springs at once.

3Saki Hot Spring

30 minutes on foot from the hotel (one way)

The only historic bathtub remaining from the ancient “Seven Hot Springs of Yuzaki” from the Man’yo, this open-air bath sits near the majestic Pacific Ocean. It is just 10 meters from the bathtub to the sea, letting you feel the waves against the rock as you bathe.

1Mifune Foot Bath

20 minutes on foot from the hotel (one way)

Enjoy a foot bath as you take in the view of Engetsu Island, the symbol of Shirahama.

2Shirasuna

20 minutes on foot from the hotel (one way)

A popular, open-air hot spring next to Shirahama Beach Resort where you can enter in your bathing suit. There are benches provided as well, letting you use this relaxation spot as a food bath.

3Tsukumoto Foot Bath

20 minutes on foot from the hotel (one way)

Tsukumoto Foot Bath has been built at the south entrance to Shirarahama Beach. It is right by the levee when exiting Shirahama Beach from the south. Have fun in your bare feet with the white sands of Shirahama and the foot bath.

4Chosei Hot Spring/Foot Bath

15 minutes on foot from the hotel (one way)

The foot bath of Chosei Hot Springs, a hot spring facility in Kogaura surrounded by nature, lets you experience the changing of the seasons, with cherry blossoms in spring, fresh verdure in summer, and red leaves in autumn. We recommend the Hot Spring Egg (¥80), available for purchase at the front.

Golf course

20 minutes on foot from the hotel (one way)
Golf Course

Near Hotel Kawakyu are three prestigious gold courses. Each one can be reached in about 20 minutes by car. Enjoy a game of golf with friends as you feel the sea breeze on your skin. If guests who have decided to visit a golf send their luggage in advance, we will hold it for them at the front.

Fishing

Secret Fishing Spots
Fishing

Did you know? The embankment behind Kawakyu is actually a secret fishing spot for those in the know. There are big catches of fish such as horse mackerel, squid, Japanese black porgy, and smallscale blackfish, sometimes nearly 30 cm in length. Novice fishers can try it too. Feel free to try your hand fishing with Kawakyu’s rental rods (¥1,000 including bait).

Enjoy a spectacular view with a fishing boat cruise

Enjoy a spectacular view with a fishing boat cruise
Shirahama Cruising

See the splendor of Nature’s creations, such as Sandanbeki and the backside of Engetsu Island! Enjoy the spectacular views on a fishing boat cruise.

Course content

Cruise Itinerary	Shirahama Port~Shirahama Beach~Senjojiki~Sandanbeki~Kajiwaratani~Toshima~Engetsu Island~Shirahama Port
Duration	40 minutes
Fare	Negotiable starting at ¥6,000
Hours	Reservations available from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM