Shirahama travel guide

Shirahama Tourism | Shirahama Guide

You're Going to Love Shirahama

Shirahama is a must-see destination in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Shirahama to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Shirahama

Shirahama in May
Estimated hotel price
₹ 9889
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shirahama in May
Estimated hotel price
₹ 9889
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Shirahama

Plane

When flying to Shirahama, you’ll arrive at Nanki-Shirahama (SHM), which is located 3 km from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Shirahama is called Shirahama, and is located 4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Shirahama is to pick up a car hire from Osaka, which is about 111 km from Shirahama. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Times, among others, in Osaka.

Plane

When flying to Shirahama, you’ll arrive at Nanki-Shirahama (SHM), which is located 3 km from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Shirahama is called Shirahama, and is located 4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Shirahama is to pick up a car hire from Osaka, which is about 111 km from Shirahama. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Times, among others, in Osaka.

Airports near Shirahama

Airlines serving Shirahama

Lufthansa
Good (4,664 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,534 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,119 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,859 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (924 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,651 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (716 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (502 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (184 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (475 reviews)
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Where to stay in Shirahama

Average rates range from around ₹ 9,770 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 9,682 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Shirahama

Most booked hotels in Shirahama

Sansuikan Kawayu Midoriya
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,839+
Kanponoyado Kii Tanabe
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,349+
Nanki-Shirahama Marriott Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 9,596+
Hotel Sanrakuso
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 10,231+
Kawayu Onsen Fujiya
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 19,781+
Seamore Residence
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,594+

Hiring a car in Shirahama

Expect to pay ₹ 94 per litre in Shirahama (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,132 and ₹ 1,509. Mini (Daihatsu Move or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Shirahama, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay ₹ 94 per litre in Shirahama (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,132 and ₹ 1,509. Mini (Daihatsu Move or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Shirahama, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.