Back to explore
Suicasmo / CC BY-SA 4.0
Shirahama Beach
白浜海岸Wakayama · Kansai
Shirahama Beach is renowned for its beautiful white sands and clear blue waters, making it a perfect spot for sunbathing and swimming. The beach is also close to various hot springs and scenic views, providing a relaxing atmosphere for visitors.
- Best season
- Summer
- Crowd level
- Popular
- Rating
- 4.5· 7,665 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours
- Admission
- Public beach, no admission charge. Parking is the only cost: the beachfront lot (60 spaces) is charged in season, and nearby summer lots run roughly ¥1,000 weekdays / ¥2,000 weekends per day. Free cold-water showers and free parasols on the beach; the seaside onsen 'Shirasuna' is free during the bathing season.
- Nearest station
- Shirahama Station
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
Open 24 hours¥1,000Stored weekly hours
Daily Open 24 hours
How to get there
From Shin-Osaka Station · ~2h 22m by car
Tags
beachonsenscenic
Location
More in Kansai
Continue exploring
Your turn
Plan a trip like this — free
Built from 2,650+ verified hidden places — real routes, ferries, and events matched to your dates. Yours takes about a minute.
No credit card, plan your first trip now!