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[Hotel Surrounding Information] Introduction of the beach
In the vicinity of the hotel, there are popular sea bathing spots with beautiful seas and vast sandy beaches.
Swimming in the clear sea while being exposed to the summer sun, or spend a relaxing time on the sandy beach.
We also have 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 a 10-minute walk from JR Kii-Tanabe Station and a 10-minute drive from Nanki Tanabe IC. There is a toll parking lot for 400 cars nearby. The beach house is equipped with toilets, changing rooms, showers, free lockers, and 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 [About 40 minutes by car from the hotel / Shirahama-cho]
This beautiful beach in Kansai, which attracts about 600,000 visitors every year, has been selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Best Bathing Beaches. You can enjoy the resort feeling reminiscent of Waikiki Beach, a sister beach, such as white sand, emerald green sea, and the scenery of palm trees. In Shirahama, a variety of 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 [About 40 minutes by car from the hotel / Shirahama-cho]
The 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, Kumagusu Minakata Memorial Hall, and Kyoto University Shirahama Aquarium.
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 rocky shores, or use snorkel and goggles to observe fish.
The beach is shallow, so even children can enjoy it. There is also a diving facility next to the beach. It is also 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] Gotsura, Shirahama-cho, Nishimuro-gun, Wakayama 649-2211, Japan
※The sea in front of the hotel is not a swimming area, so you are not allowed to swim for safety reasons. For swimming, please use the nearby beach.
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