Shirahama Onsen is one of the most famous tourist spots in the Kansai region. The resort area with beaches and hot springs is located on the southern side of Wakayama Prefecture, also referred to as Nanki Shirahama.
Shirahama Onsen is a historical hot spring with 1300 years of history, which is counted as one of the Three Ancient Springs in Japan along with Arima Onsen and Dougo Onsen. Historical figures including Empress Kōgyoku, Emperor Tenji, and Emperor Mommu have visited the site. Visitors may move around six open-air baths and nine foot-baths within the area, some of which you may enter in swimsuit directly after sea bathing, and many of which offer you amazing sceneries.
Not only are the hot springs historical, but their quality is highly regarded as well. The various hot springs have various health effects. For instance, the Muro-no-yu, the oldest hot spring in Shirahama, is said to relieve muscle pain, joint pain, and frozen shoulder, while Shirasuna is said to relieve cuts, sensitivity to cold, and dermatitis.
Visitors may also enjoy marine sports, visit the nearby theme park, and taste the delicious local cuisine with fresh seafood. The Shirarahama beach is located at the center of Shirahama Onsen, a 620-meter-long beach with white sand and transparent water, together forming a beautiful scenery. At the theme park, Adventure World, visitors of all ages can enjoy watching land and sea animals. Visitors may also enjoy eating the popular longtooth grouper for dinner, along with seasonal seafood.
The area is nice and cool during the summer season, and relatively warm during the winter season, and it is easily accessible by car and train. If you would like to visit Shirahama Onsen, you may consider bringing Ao’s Stereoscopic Weaving Towel and Siwa’s Coin Purses with you, stylish and functional goods that would surely support your trip.
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References:
http://www.nanki-shirahama.com/onsen/#ashiyu
https://www.nta.co.jp/media/tripa/articles/6VDGi
https://matcha-jp.com/en/4136
