17 days in Shirahama-cho Itinerary

A popular resort town with many hot springs and long, man-made white sand beaches, Shirahama-cho draws scores of tourists.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Shirahama-cho: Oishi Highland (in Kimino-cho), Aragijima (in Aridagawa-cho) and Tanabe (Yunomine Oji Ruins, Kumano Observation Deck, &more). There's still lots to do: look for gifts at Toretore Market Nanki Shirahama, kick back and relax at Kujirahama Beach, take in the spiritual surroundings of Kumano Hayatama Taisha, and soak in some Japanese tradition at some of the top local onsens.

For traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Shirahama-cho travel planner.

If you are flying in from New Zealand, the closest major aiports are Kansai International Airport, Osaka International Airport and Takamatsu Airport. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in July, and nighttime lows around 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.