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From Kansai International Airport to Nanki Shirahama From Osaka or Kyoto to Shirahama by train 関西国際空港から南紀白浜へ 大 阪・京 都 か ら 電 車 で 白 浜 へ By train *The travel time to Shirahama Station depends on the type of train service used. Kansai International West Japan Railway [JR] West Japan Railway [JR] [Kuroshio Series] Hineno Station Shirahama 【 くろし お 号 】 Airport 日根野駅 関西国際空港 About 10 minutes 1 hour and 45 minutes 白浜 Kyoto by express 京都 2 hours and 50 minutes Shirahama Shin-Osaka Visit Nanki Shirahama from Osaka, Kyoto, or Tokyo by bus 新大阪 大阪・京都・東京からバスで南紀白浜へ 2 hours and 15 minutes Tennoji Expressway Expressway bus bus 天王寺 2 hours Osaka Station JR Expressway Bus Terminal JR Namba Station (OCAT) Shirahama 白 浜 大阪駅JR大阪高速ターミナル JRなんば駅(OCAT) 白浜 Wakayama 10 round trips per day / 3 hours and 30 minutes 和歌山 1 hour and 15 minutes
Kyoto Station Hachijo-guchi Exit Expressway bus Highway Kyotanabe Bus Expressway bus Shirahama 京都駅八条口 高速京田辺 白浜 From Tokyo [Haneda Airport] 2 round trips per day / 4 hours 東 京【 羽 田 空 港 】か ら
Expressway Expressway Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal JAL 3 flights a day Omiya Station West Exit bus Ikebukuro Station East Exit bus (Shinjuku Station South Exit) Haneda Airport Nanki Shirahama Airport 大宮駅西口 池袋駅東口 バスタ新宿(新宿駅南口) 羽田空港 About 1 hour 南紀白浜空港 and10 minutes Expressway bus Reservations can be made online at JAL Website http://www.jal.co.kr/ko/ japanbusonline.com Expressway You can take a bus, taxi or rent a car to get to Shirahama Onsen bus from Nanki Shirahama Airport. Expressway bus reservations & inquiries YCAT (Yokohama Station) Shirahama • Meiko Bus Reservation Center ☎ 0739-42-2112 YCAT(横浜駅) 白浜 • Seibu Bus Reservation Center ☎ 03-5910-2525 1 trip per day / 12 hours
Tourist Information 観光のお問い合わせ Welcome to Shirahama! Tourism Division, Shirahama Town Hall Shirahama Tourist Association Tsubaki-Onsen Tourist Association Hikigawa Tourist Association 白浜町役場観光課 白浜観光協会 椿温泉観光協会 日置川観光協会 Thank you for visiting our town. 1600 Shirahama-cho, Nishimuro-gun, 1384-57 Shirahama-cho, Nishimuro-gun, 1056-22 Tsubaki, Shirahama-cho, 980-1 Hiki, Shirahama-cho, Nishimuro-gun, Wakayama Prefecture 649-2211 Wakayama Prefecture 649-2211 Nishimuro-gun, Wakayama Prefecture Wakayama Prefecture 649-2511 0739-43-6588 0739-43-5511 649-2326 (Inside Shirasagi) Shirahama Town Hikigawa Office http://www.town.shirahama.wakayama.jp/ http://www.nanki-shirahama.com/ 0739-46-0321 0739-52-2300 http://www.tubakionsen.com/ http://www.town.shirahama.wakayama.jp/san-kan/
2018.11 Shirahama is one of the best resorts in Honshu, the mainland of Japan, and bustles with more than three million tourists a year. The palm groves along the white- sand seashore and the sun-drenched summer beaches make for a tropical paradise. Both the town and beaches are always full of excitement and energy. If it’s just being comforted by the soothing atmosphere of the beauty of the sea or strolling around the exquisite scenery of Senjojiki and Sandanbeki, you will discover Seashore Paradise something new to charm you about Shirahama every Shirahama Sandanbeki (Cliffs) time you visit. Event Guide SS-3 三段壁 A-4 白 浜 イ ベ ント ガ イド Government-designated scenic spot A huge cliff 50 meters in height that stands to the south of Senjojiki. A cave 36 meters Heisogen Park beneath the ground is said to have been a Cherry Blossom Festival 平草原公園さくらまつり secret hiding place for ships of the Kumano •From late March to early April/Heisogen Park Suigun (navy) during the Heian Era. A magical spot to experience some history and Sand Festival the mysterious of nature. 砂まつり大 会 •Late May/Shirarahama Beach Shirahama Triathlon 南紀白浜トライアスロン大会 •Late May / Shirahama Beach Kentosai Festival 献湯祭 •June/Onsen-jinja Shrine Beach Rugby Competition Shirarahama Beach 白良浜 B-2 ビーチラグビー大会 On July 20, 2000, a sister-beach relationship was established between •Late June/Shirarahama Beach Shirarahama Beach and Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, Hawaii, the United States. Swimming area opens On February 13, 2004, Shirahama Town established a friendship-city 海水浴場開き •July/Shirarahama Beach (Rock Formation) relationship with Honolulu, Hawaii, the United States. Senjojiki Hiki River Sweetfish Fishing Competition SS-2 千畳敷 A-3 日置川鮎 釣り大 会 Government-designated scenic spot •July/Hiki River A huge white rock positioned against the blue Nanki Shirahama Onsen sea that has been gradually eaten away by Message Firework Display the powerful waves which have broken on the 南紀白浜温泉メッセージ花火 coast over the years, resulting in it looking like •From late July to end of August/ a pile of rocks. The sunset over the horizon is Shirarahama Beach quite “spectacular.” Candle Illumination キ ャンド ル イ ル ミネ ー シ ョン •Saturdays in July and August/ Shirarahama Beach Shirahama Fireworks Festival 白 浜 花 火フェスティバ ル •July 30/Shirarahama Beach Shirahama Dance Festival 白 浜 おどり •August 1/at and around Shirarahama Beach Shirahama Fireworks Display 白浜花火大会 •August 10/Shirarahama Beach Kumano Suigun (Navy) Treasure Engetsutou (Island) “Shirarahama Bonfire” SS-1 円月島 A-2 熊 野 水 軍 埋 蔵 金「 白 良 浜 か が り 火 」 Government-designated scenic spot •Late August/Shirarahama Beach Official name of “Takashima” but because of Kumano Suigun (Navy) Treasure Hunt the full-moon-shaped sea cave in the center 熊野水軍埋蔵金探し of the island it is more commonly called •Late August/ Shirarahama Beach Engetsutou. The sun setting over Engetsutou Candle Illumination was selected as one of the “100 best sunsets キ ャンド ル イ ル ミネ ー シ ョン in Japan.” •Saturdays in October/Shirarahama Beach Hinode-jinja Mifune Festival 日ノ出 神 社 御 船 祭 •Early October/Hinode-jinja Shrine Nanki-Hiki River Riverside Marathon 南紀日置川リバーサイドマラソン •November/Hiki River Countdown Firework Display カウントダウン花火 •December 31/Shirarahama Beach
Shihara Kaigan (Coast) Shirarahama Heisogen Park Townscape of Shirahama 白浜の町並み F-8 志原海岸 E-8 swimming area 平草原公園 B-4 Shihara Kaigan is the name of the coast P-6 The Miyuki Road that runs from Maru Park down to 白良浜海水浴場 Heisogen park is situated on a hill near the roadside station of “Miraikan” and SB-3 B-2 Shirahama Sanbashi (pier) through the Shirahama that commands a panoramic view of provides a beautiful view of the sun setting A 620-meter long beach. As its Onsen Resort features a lineup of shops while Hama the townscape of Shirahama and the that was selected as one of the “100 best name suggests the pure white-sand Road which runs from north to south along Kanayama Pacific Ocean. The park is full of with sunrises and sunsets In Wakayama.” How beach enhances the color of the deep Bay features a lineup of hotels and Japanese-style inns greenery and seasonal flowers such as about taking a stroll along the coast while blue sea. The constantly changing right in front of the sea. These two streets are the main a row of cherry blossom trees, a plum being soothed by the lapping of the waves? colors of the beach at sunset can be streets and are typically bustling with tourists. Hama especially beautiful. tree orchard and a rose garden, thus Road in particular is often bustling with beachgoers as it making it an excellent place for a stroll. is pedestrian-friendly and barrier-free.
1 2 How about wearing a yukata (light cotton kimono) while View the vast Pacific Ocean through the steam of a hot spring. you visit the different baths? Shirahama Onsen, along with Arima Onsen and Dogo of “Saki no Yu,” which is located right in front of the Onsen, is one of the three oldest hot springs in Japan. Pacific Ocean, is particularly popular with tourists. Make the Shirahama Onsen even more enjoyable with a It boasts a history of 1350 years and is popular as a The flowing hot spring with its mild sulfur smell and bath tour tag that features a time-honored hot spring resort where many Emperors saline hot water typically satisfies even the high-level picture of a cute panda. and their court followers once bathed. A number of hot spring connoisseur. Enjoy a tour of any of the 16 member tourists in fact visit Shirahama purely to bathe in the Bathing while watching the waves break on the rocks hotels, ryokans, or outdoor baths (Saki no Yu, Muro no Yu, Shirara- hot spring. Public baths can be found everywhere will leave you feeling soothed and refreshed. yu) of the Shirahama Onsen Hotel in the town of Shirahama. The public open air bath Cooperative, as you like. (Number Tour of Six Public Baths in Nanki Shirahama of panda stickers required varies, depending on the facility). 1800 yen Anyone that has bathed in all six public baths (including tax) will receive a token (yunohana or a bath powder made from hot spring water). Look for the “Public Warm-up in a foot bath as a Bath Tour” sign in front of each public bath. pre-hot spring experience. There are a number of natural hot B-3 spring foot baths in which soaking your feet is said to improve your blood circulation. The enjoyment of Shirahama Onsen can be easily experienced. B-2 Muro no Yu Shirara-yu HS-7 牟婁の湯 HS-4 白良湯
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B-2 Tsuna no Yu Matsu no Yu Rotenburo Shirasuna 綱の湯 松乃湯 (open air bath) “Mifune Ashiyu” where you can enjoy a foot HS-2 HS-1 HS-6 露天風呂しらすな bathing while viewing Engetsutou.
Enjoy an open atmosphere while viewing the deep blue sea.
The enjoyment of a historically famous hot spring— A legendary hot spring beloved as a toji (hot spring recuperation) area. Tsubaki Onsen H S -11 椿温泉 E-7 A long time ago a great monk saw an egret Rivage Spa Hikigawa alight in the hot spring water to bathe an injured HS-12 リ ヴ ァ ー ジ ュ・ス パ ひ き が わ E-8 leg. He therefore named the hot spring “Sagi no A Southern European style resort hotel that features an Yu,” and since has been popular as a hot spring ocean view from all the rooms and an abundance of fresh recuperation area. A faint smell of sulfur and the food from both the mountains and the sea. Equipped with smooth soft texture of the water will leave your a total of 7 baths including an open air bath in the common ShirahamaSaki no Yu/ skin feeling smoother and more beautiful looking. bathing area. Alkaline hot water of pH 10 or more flows Men’s bath through at a rate of 195 liter/min. Tsubaki Hana no Yu HS-11 椿はなの湯 E-7 Ebine Onsen A public bath at a road station that also has a foot HS-13 えびね温泉 F-7 bath in which easily enjoy the hot spring water. The faint smell of sulfur and the smooth enveloping texture of the hot water are special characteristics of this hot spring. Your skin will feel silky smooth after bathing. The nsen bathing area is spacious and accessible to wheelchairs. Enjoy the beautiful sight of Saki no Yu (open air bath) 山懐に抱かれ、 O 1668 Shirahama-cho 8:00 to 17:00*Entry until the Hiki River being清流日置川の embraced HS-8 崎の湯 A-3 30 minutes before closing time. (Hours open from 美しい流by れを楽しむ mountains. 7/1 to 8/31 7:00 to 19:00) (Hours open from 4/1 to 6/30 and from 9/1 to 9/30 8:00 to 18:00) Open every day (however, may be temporarily closed due to maintenance etc.) 500 yen (age 3 years and above) 0739-42-3016 Saki no Yu/Women’s bath 3 4 Hike the Kumano Kodo (ancient pilgrimage route) 熊 野 古 道 “Ohechi,”a world heritage trek. View of Shirahama Peninsula View of Hiki River from Hotoke-zaka from Tonda-zaka 仏 坂から日置 川を望む 世界遺産・熊野古道「大辺路」を歩く。 富 田 坂から白 浜 半 島を望む The Kumano Kodo consists of several different routes. One of which, “Ohechi,” runs through Shirahama before extending along the coast of the Kii Peninsula from Tanabe. And while you may not see too many passers- From Ago no Watashi to Susami Station via Hotoke-zaka by because of the very steep and long slopes of “Tonda- This part of the ancient route has remained undeveloped and as it has always zaka” and “Hotoke-zaka,” many cultural figures are said been except for a forest road that crosses the route. The Katsuramatsu site to have traveled this route because the attraction of its beautiful scenery. 大 辺 路is situated at the top of the slope, and may have been where a milestone Viewing the grand Kii Mountains while hiking through the indicating a distance of 25 ri (100 km) from Wakayama was located. After woods of the ancient route will reveal to you the feel of Katsuramatsu passing through the Hotoke-zaka Chaya (teahouse) site and perhaps having the historical atmosphere of Shirahama, which completely site a rest at an overlook that commands an excellent view of the mouth of differs from the atmosphere of the beach resort. Hiki River you will travel down to Iridani through a forest of huge Japanese Registered as the “Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes 桂松跡 in the Kii Mountain Range” UNESCO World Heritage site cypress trees before walking along the Taima River to Susami Station. in July 2004. Tonda-zaka was also registered as a World Heritage site in October 2016, making this a popular walking spot. To Tonda From Ago to Susami Station