Hotel Urashima is a central feature of Katsuura Onsen sitting prominently on the east side of Katsuura Bay on a rugged peninsula jutting out into the Pacific Ocean. This hotel complex is composed of four separate buildings (Honkan, Nisshokan, Nagisakan, & Sanjokan) connected by a network of tunnels, elevators and escalators. Guestrooms, especially in the Sanjokan, offer excellent panoramic views. Numerous souvenir shops, karaoke bars, and game centers line the halls. To help guests explore this labyrinth, color coded lines are set into the floor.
Hot spring baths are scattered throughout the facility including the famous Bokido, a natural hot spring bath in a cave overlooking the ocean.
The buffet meals are extensive and sometimes include entertaining Tuna filleting shows.
Even with the large size of this hotel, there is always a quiet spot or hot spring bath to escape to for people that what to relax.
◆Notice of Hotel Urashima Renovation (Updated: 10/28/2025) ◆
To provide an even more comfortable stay for our guests, we will be carrying out renovation work as outlined below. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause during the renovation period and kindly ask for your understanding and cooperation.
■ Nisshōkan Building Renovation Overview
● Construction Period: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 ~ Mid-August 2026 (scheduled)
● Construction Details: Complete renovation of guest rooms, lobby, buffet restaurant, etc., with full closure of Nisshōkan Building
● Closed Facilities: During this period, the large public baths "Iso no Yu" and "Genbudo" in Nisshōkan will not be available.
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[Notice Regarding Transportation]
Hotel Urashima’s ferry boat “Urashima Maru” will be out of service due to renovation during the following period:
■ Suspension Period
May 7 – July 24, 2026 (scheduled)
■ Access During This Period
●Shuttle van from Kanko Pier (approx. 10 min)
●Shuttle bus from the bus terminal (approx. 10 min)
●By taxi: please go to “Nagisa-kan Entrance” (approx. 10 min from JR Kii-Katsuura Station)