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【Hotel Surrounding Information】 Introduction of the beach
Near the hotel, there are many popular sea bathing spots with beautiful sea and vast sandy beaches.
Swim in the clear sea while bathing in the summer sunshine, or spend a relaxing time on the sandy beach.
We also offer recommended accommodation plans to enjoy summer.
It is perfect for making summer memories together with swimming.
Nearby Beach
◆Tanabe Ogigahama Beach [Approx. 25 minutes by car from the hotel / Tanabe City]
It is about a 10-minute walk from JR Kii-Tanabe Station and a 10-minute drive from Nanki Tanabe IC. There is a paid parking lot for 400 cars nearby. The beach house is equipped with toilets, changing rooms, showers, and free lockers, so there are plenty of "sea house" and events where you can enjoy eating and drinking.
Period: July 1 (Tuesday) to August 31 (Sunday), 2025
[Address] 3 Ogigahama, Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture, 646-0034
◆Shirahama [Approx. 40 minutes by car from the hotel / Shirahama-cho]
One of the most beautiful beaches in Kansai, attracting about 600,000 visitors every year, has been selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Best Bathing Beaches. With white sand, emerald green sea, and the scenery of palm trees lined up, you can feel like a resort-like atmosphere reminiscent of Waikiki Beach, a sister beach. In Shirahama, various events such as fireworks and lantern events, beach yoga and triathlon are held.
Period: May 3 (Sat./holiday) - September 15 (Mon./holiday), 2025
[Address] 864 Shirahama-cho, Nishimuro-gun, Wakayama 649-2211, Japan
◆Rinkaiura Beach [Approx. 40 minutes by car from the hotel / Shirahama-cho]
This beach is about 5 minutes by car from Shirahama. You can swim, snorkeling, and play on the beach. It is also famous as a diving spot. Nearby are Engetsu Island, which is famous as a scenic spot, the Kumagusu Minakata Memorial Hall, and the Shirahama Aquarium of Kyoto University.
Period: July 19 (Sat) to August 31 (Sun), 2025
[Address] Rinkaiura Beach, Shirahama-cho, Nishimuro-gun, Wakayama 649-2211, Japan
◆Gotsura Beach [About 40 minutes by car from the hotel / Shirahama-cho]
A beach that is quieter than Shirahama and enjoys a high transparency sea. You can also play on the rocks, or observe fish by using snorkel and goggles.
The beach is shallow, so even children can enjoy it. There is also a diving facility next to the beach. It is close to hot spring inns and sightseeing spots in Shirahama, so it is convenient to access.
Period: July 19 (Sat) to August 31 (Sun), 2025
[Address] Etsura, Shirahama-cho, Nishimuro-gun, Wakayama 649-2211, Japan
※Since the sea in front of the hotel is not a swimming area, swimming is not allowed for safety reasons. For swimming, please use the nearby beach.
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