KUMANO TRAVEL

MU is a well-located condominium and dormitory style hotel near the Shirarahama beach in Shirahama Onsen.  The condominium rooms are very popular with those who want the flexibility and freedom of a fully furnished apartment.  The dormitory rooms (including female only rooms) are reasonably priced places to stay with access to the communal kitchen, sitting area, and hot spring baths.  There is also a private room within the dormitory room.  The sitting area is popular for those wanting a space to relax and communicate with other guests.  Even the lobby is popular to lounge with its laid-back modern design.  There are no showers or baths in the guestrooms but there are communal hot spring baths and private shower facilities.  For those enjoying the beach, facilities for washing the sand off and showering before returning to your room are next to the main entrance.

Hackberry Heim EⅡRA is a set of holiday-apartments on the outskirts of Shirahama next to the Ezura beach. Each cottage-apartment is two stories, with a living area on the 1st floor and the sleeping room on the second floor. The living area offers a sofa, table, mini-kitchen, toilet and bath; covering all the necessities of a self-contained stay. It is popular with families and couples looking for privacy and the freedom of a fully furnished lodging. The name is a combination of ideas: “Hackberry” is a character in the owner’s last name, Heim is the German-based word for “home”, and EⅡRA is the name of the nearby beach ‘Ezura’ (the two capital “I” are the roman numerals for the number two with is roughly pronounced as “zu”).

Hotel Seamore is one of the main hotels in the Shirahama resort town. 
It is located to the south of the Shirarahama beach, famous for its white sand. 
The hotel is positioned on a cliff overlooking the ocean allowing for expansive, scenic views from the hot spring baths, restaurant, and many rooms. 
The sunsets here are known as some of the best in Japan. 
There are a diversity of rooms including Japanese, Western and mixed styles. 
The outdoor baths feature large barrels that were used for pickling Japanese ume apricots, some of which are over 100 years old. 

On the outskirts of Shirahama Onsen, discreetly nestled in the forest at the base of a small hill is Choseian.  Modelled after classic Japanese countryside home architecture, this facility offers a relaxing opportunity for a retreat from the rigors of daily life.  

Indulge in earthy tones, delicious cuisine, and soothing hot spring baths…what more do you need?  A Jazz bar!  Yes, they have that too, right next door!  There are guestrooms in the main building and a quaint annex cottage.  An open courtyard separates the two.  Lovingly prepared meals are served in the private dining room facilities. Slow down, relax and enjoy.

Kishu Shirahama Onsen Musashi is a major hotel in the beach hot spring resort of Shirahama on the west coast of the Kii-Hanto peninsula. 
It is located on the north side of the white sand Shirarahama beach, a one-minute walk. 
The lofty entrance has a water fountain and is lined with bamboo trees creating a traditional Japanese atmosphere. 
This hotel is a set of buildings with a variety of rooms mostly Japanese style with a few modern western-style rooms. 
The buffet features local produce and fresh seafood, with an open kitchen so guests can watch the chefs prepare mouth-watering dishes.

Yanagiya is a sea-side hotel ryokan in Shirahama.  All rooms and the restaurant have a view over Kanayama Bay including the white Shirarahama beach in the distance.  This hot spring has been famous since the 7th century when imperial empresses bathed in these historical waters.  The onsen water quality is effective for beautifying the skin. The well located Yanagiya is not only popular with onsen enthusiasts, but also families and couples.  There are many family friendly details and services, including cribs to use by your table in the restaurant.  Ingredients for meals are sourced from high quality markets focused on fresh marine products.