Overview

Shirahamakan sits just 30 seconds from Shirarahama Beach in Wakayama, letting you wake up and walk straight to the sea. The entire ryokan is non-smoking, and every room gives you easy access to both the beach and the soothing waters of Shirahama Onsen. Whether you’re here to relax, explore, or work remotely, this ryokan gives you everything you need to make the most of your stay.

Inside, you’ll find a shared lounge, kitchen, and coworking space built for flexibility. Soak in the hot spring, enjoy your own pace, and choose how you want to spend your time in Shirahama.

Accommodation

You can choose from 41 rooms designed with different comforts in mind. Whether you want your own open-air bath, a relaxing footbath, or a peaceful view, Shirahamakan offers a space that fits your travel style.

Special Room “Kainan So”

Spend your stay in Shirahamakan’s only detached room. This space includes a private garden with a natural open-air hot spring bath made from Kishu’s famous Umedaru wood. It gives you complete privacy and quiet.

• Located on the 1st floor
• Capacity: 2 to 6 people
• Includes 2 single beds, 1 double bed, and 2 floor mattresses
• Features a natural open-air hot spring bath in the garden
• Indoor bath is not a hot spring
• You’ll need to lay the mattresses yourself

Semi-Special Room “Gensen-tei” / “Ondan-so”

Relax in a garden with both a rock bath and barrel bath—both filled with natural hot spring water. These rooms give you a luxurious private hot spring experience, ideal for unwinding without any distractions.

• Located on the 1st floor
• Capacity: 2 to 5 people
• Includes 2 single beds, 1 double bed, and 1 mattress
• Garden features two types of open-air hot spring baths
• Indoor bath is not a hot spring

Japanese-Style Room with Open-Air Bath (Twin Beds)

Enjoy a personal open-air bath with natural hot spring water. These rooms are ideal if you want to soak under the sky without leaving your room. First-floor rooms feature rock baths, while second-floor rooms offer cypress baths.

• Located on the 1st and 2nd floors (no elevator)
• Capacity: 1 to 5 people
• Includes 2 single beds and up to 3 futons
• Indoor bath is not a hot spring
• Lay the futons yourself

Japanese-Style Room with Footbath

Let warm water soothe your feet as you enjoy the sea breeze and soft sunlight from your balcony. These rooms are perfect after a day of walking around Shirahama.

• Located on the 2nd floor (no elevator)
• Capacity: 1 to 4 people
• Includes 2 single beds and 2 futons
• Private balcony footbath uses natural hot spring water
• Indoor bath is not a hot spring

Japanese-Style Room (Twin Beds)

This is a simple and comfortable space with twin beds. Use the large communal baths to enjoy the hot spring experience.

• Located on the 2nd floor (no elevator)
• Capacity: 1 to 3 people
• Includes 2 single beds and 1 mattress
• Indoor bath is not a hot spring

Annex Shirasuna Garden Rooms

These rooms are located in a nearby annex building, giving you a quieter and more affordable way to enjoy Shirahamakan.

• Twin Bed Japanese-Style Rooms: Up to 5 people; no in-room bath; please use the public hot spring
• Japanese + Western Style Room: Only one room available, with two single beds and three mattresses
• Rooms are on higher floors; no elevator available

Onsen and Wellness

The ryokan features natural hot spring baths with a reputation for leaving your skin feeling smooth and rejuvenated. The sulfur-rich waters help ease joint pain, fatigue, and chronic health conditions. Let yourself fully relax in any of the bathing areas.

Open-Air Baths

Soak in one of several open-air baths that use water from the Umedaru source. The natural scent of sulfur and the outdoor setting make these baths especially calming. You’ll feel the stress fade away as your body warms from the inside out.

• Bath hours: 15:00–24:00 and 05:00–10:00
• Water type: Sulfur-containing sodium chloride spring
• Effects: Promotes healthy skin and helps with nerve, joint, and muscle pain

Large Communal Baths (Indoor)

These spacious indoor baths use “Yunohana no Taki” stone, rich in minerals. The scent of natural sulfur fills the room, and the water overflows with healing properties.

• Bath hours: 15:00–24:00 and 05:00–10:00
• Bring your own towels from your room

Private Footbath

A dedicated footbath lets you soak your tired feet after exploring the beach or town. It fits around ten people and is free to use for all guests.

• Hours: 16:00–23:00
• Water: Natural hot spring from Ueyama-yu

Guests with Tattoos

If you have tattoos and plan to use the public baths, it’s best to ask the ryokan in advance about entry rules.

Facilities

Shirahamakan offers you several flexible and useful amenities:

• Shared lounge
• Self-use kitchen
• Coworking room
• Tea set, TV, refrigerator, water heater, and safe in all rooms
• Yukata, towels, toiletries, and hair dryers provided
• Free footbath area
• Sister building includes scenic footbaths and ocean views

Activities

You’re just steps from Shirarahama Beach, where you can relax by the sea or take a stroll. You’ll also find the Coral Princess underwater observatory, arcades, and the Shirahama Ginza Foot Bath Alley nearby.

Enjoy the hot spring town atmosphere, walk along the coast, and return to a relaxing bath to end the day.