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Shirahama白浜
Spend a day in Shirahama: beach, onsen and Three‑Step Cliff; add a night only if you want sunset beach time.
Shirahama is a coastal resort town in Wakayama with a white sand beach, hot‑spring baths and cliff scenery. A single day covers the main sights; an extra night lets you enjoy the beach after the crowds leave.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, humidity), Golden Week
- Airports
- SHM · KIX
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Shirahama110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Shirahama, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyShirahama is a safe resort town.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSHM Nanki‑Shirahama Airport (Daily JAL flights to Tokyo Haneda; bus to JR Shirahama Station ¥360–610 (≈ US$3–5).).
- Getting aroundJR Shirahama Station links to Kuroshio express (2 h 15 min from Shin‑Osaka, ¥5,600 (≈ US$40)).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Museum or sight ticketShirahama Sakinoyu Onsen entry¥420 (≈ US$3)
- Budget bedGuesthouse dorm, a night, per person¥2,000 (≈ US$14)
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel room (2‑person), a night, per room¥10,000 (≈ US$70)
- High-end bedBudget hotel room (2‑person), a night, per room¥15,000 (≈ US$110)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥8,000 (≈ US$55) · Mid ¥13,000 (≈ US$90) · High ¥21,000 (≈ US$150)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SHM Nanki‑Shirahama Airport (Daily JAL flights to Tokyo Haneda; bus to JR Shirahama Station ¥360–610.) · KIX Kansai International Airport (Highway bus 2 h 40 min to Shirahama Bus Center ¥2,680 + ¥370 train fare; or JR Kuroshio limited express ¥4,730.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Apr
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
not flagged
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jun (13 rain days), driest Jan (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Shirahama: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
6 rd
Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 rd
Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
10 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
11 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
13 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Dec
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
JR Shirahama Station links to Kuroshio express (2 h 15 min from Shin‑Osaka, ¥5,600). Local buses connect beach, onsen and cliffs; most sites are within 10 min walk.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kushimoto
goDoor to door: About 1 h
JR Kuroshio limited express from Shirahama Station, about 40 min
Visit Cape Shionomisaki and Hashigui-iwa rocks.
Tanabe
goDoor to door: About 30 min
JR Kuroshio limited express from Shirahama Station, about 15 min
Base for Kumano Kodo hikes; half-day trip.
Hongu
cautionDoor to door: About 2 h
Bus from Tanabe Station, about 1 h 30 min
Kumano Hongu Taisha shrine; requires a full day and bus schedule check.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Shirahama
¥7,000 per night; close to beach and station.
Minshuku Katsuya
¥7,000 per night; family‑run inn, 5 min walk to beach.
Guesthouse Shirahama
¥2,000 dormitory; budget option, reservations advised in summer.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥8,000–12,000 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥12,000–20,000 (≈ US$85–140) excl. bed
- High
- ¥20,000 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel room (2‑person)1 × 1 night × ¥10,000 | ¥10,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ¥13,000 | ¥26,000 |
| Kuroshio limited express (Shin‑Osaka → Shirahama)2 × ¥5,600 · check | ¥11,200 |
| Bus from airport to station2 × ¥500 · check | ¥1,000 |
| eSIM, 1 week data2 × ¥2,500 · check | ¥5,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥5,320 |
| Trip total≈ ¥29,260 per person per day, bed included | ¥58,520≈ US$400 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Shirahama Sakinoyu Onsen entry | ¥420 (≈ US$3) |
| Towel (onsen) | ¥200 (≈ US$2) |
| Locker (onsen) | ¥100 (≈ under US$1) |
| Bus from airport to station | ¥360–610 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Hotel night (budget) | ¥7,000–10,000 (≈ US$50–70) |
| Hotel night (mid) | ¥15,000–22,000 (≈ US$110–150) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer weekends bring heavy beach crowds and limited parking.
- Kishu Museum closed (May 2024) – check before visiting.
- Onsen Sakinoyu closed Wednesdays; bring towel and locker fee.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Osaka; other embassies in Tokyo.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Shin‑Osaka → Shirahama (Kuroshio): about ¥5,600 (≈ US$40), 2 h 15 min (check)
- Airport bus to Shirahama Station: ¥360–610 (≈ US$3–5) (check)
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
- ビーチはどこですか？ — Where is the beach? (bīchi wa doko desu ka)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Shirahama. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, humidity), Golden Week · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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