Hotel Kawakyu — onsen in Shirahama, Wakayama

Hotel Kawakyu

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Shirahama, Wakayama, Kansai

Type

Hotel Onsen

Rating

3.1

Tattoo Policy

Private Bathing Allowed

Prefecture

Wakayama

About

Hotel Kawakyu is a comfortable hotel onsen stay near Shirahama, known for its private and outdoor bathing options plus a relaxing sauna and spa atmosphere. Day use bathing is available, and the facility also includes multiple dining venues and a museum (separate admission may apply for some visitors).

Facilities & Amenities

🛁Private Bath
🌳Outdoor Bath
🔥Sauna
🍽️Restaurant
⛰️Rock Bath
💧Kakenagashi (Free-flowing Spring Water)

Pricing

¥2,000 adults, ¥1,000 children (towel rental free). Pool can be used for an additional fee. For outside/visiting use, the Kawakyu Museum admission fee is required separately.

Hot Spring Data

Source Name

Kakitani

Reported Benefits

WoundsBurnsSkin itchingRheumatic conditionsMusculoskeletal disordersChronic eczemaWomen’s illnessesMenopause-related issuesNeuralgia

Facility Details

Equipment & Features

Private BathOutdoor BathSaunaRestaurantKakenagashi (Overflow bath style)

Access & Directions

From JR KINOKUNI Line 'Shirahama Station', take Meiko Bus bound for Shin-Yosaki for 15 minutes, get off at Shirahama Pier, then walk 5 minutes. From Minabe IC on the Hanshin Expressway, take Route 42 and drive about 40 minutes.

Parking

On-site parking available (80 spaces, free). Electric vehicle charging available (paid); first-come, first-served (2 spots).

Nearest Stations

  • Shirahama Station3.08 km
  • Kii-Tomida Station5.22 km
  • Kii-Shinjo Station5.49 km
  • Kii-Tanabe Station5.56 km
  • Asago Station5.63 km
  • Yoshiryo Station6.53 km
  • Nambu Station9.30 km
  • Tsubaki Station9.75 km
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Contact Information

Address

3745, Shirahama-cho, Nishimuro-gun, Wakayama

和歌山県 西牟婁郡白浜町 3745

Hours

Day use bathing: 13:00–20:00. Breakfast: 7:00–9:30 (LO 9:00). Dinner: 17:00–21:00 (LO 20:30). Restaurant Hassen and Shikishima dinner: 17:30–21:00 (LO 20:00). Museum: 9:00–17:00 (LO 16:30). Relaxation (Oukyuu SPA Salon Kanga): 9:00–22:00 (LO 21:00).

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