Shirahama Onsen, gracing the southernmost tip of Wakayama Prefecture, is one of Japan’s most celebrated hot spring resorts with a history spanning over 1,300 years. This coastal retreat is renowned for its distinct hakusen (white spring), boasting mineral-rich waters that gently caress your skin, leaving it luminously nourished. The onsen’s picturesque location offers captivating views of the Pacific Ocean, adding a serene backdrop to your rejuvenating soak.
Visitors to Shirahama Onsen are treated to more than just its thermal baths. The area is also home to one of Japan’s oldest existing hot sand baths — suna-yu — where you can immerse your body in warm sand, a natural therapy known to improve circulation. In addition, the town is well-loved for its beautiful white sand beach, which shares its name with the resort, and its fresh seafood, making it a delightful haven for both relaxation and gastronomic indulgence.
