Kokuminshukusha Shirara

7.8
Very Good
(64 reviews)

1359, Shirahama, Nishimuro District, Wakayama 649-2211, Japan

+81 739-42-3655

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Hotel Description

Kokuminshukusha Shirara, located at 1359 Shirahama, Nishimuro District, Wakayama 649-2211, Japan, is a charming beachfront hotel offering guests a perfect blend of relaxation and natural beauty. Overlooking the serene Pacific Ocean, this hotel enjoys a prime location just 1 km from the famous Nanki-Shirahama Onsen hot springs and 6 km from the renowned Adventure World, making it an ideal choice for both relaxation and exploration. The design of the hotel reflects a laid-back, informal atmosphere, with ocean views enhancing the overall serene ambiance. Guests are welcomed into airy, comfortable rooms featuring tatami mats, flat-screen TVs, futons, and traditional short-legged tables, allowing for an authentic and peaceful stay.
The hotel provides a range of amenities to ensure a delightful experience, including direct beach access, natural onsen hot springs, a banquet hall, and Wi-Fi throughout the property. Although the hotel does not have a fitness center, spa, or pools, it remains a kid-friendly destination with air-conditioned rooms to keep guests comfortable year-round. There is also a rooftop terrace and a casual lounge area where guests can unwind while enjoying the stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. The hotel's convenient location also offers easy access to nearby attractions such as Shirarahama Beach, Adventure World, and Senjojiki Rock Plateau.
For those looking to explore the surrounding areas, the hotel offers excellent transportation options, with a short 8-minute taxi ride to Nanki-Shirahama Airport and easy walking access to Shirahama Station and Shirahama Bus Center. Osaka International Airport (Itami) is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes away by taxi. Public transportation connections provide additional convenience for guests traveling to and from the hotel.
The health and safety of guests are a priority at Kokuminshukusha Shirara, with enhanced cleaning and safety protocols in place. The hotel enforces a night-time curfew to ensure a peaceful and secure environment for all guests. The family-friendly atmosphere combined with the peaceful beachfront setting makes this hotel a great choice for families and couples alike.
Guests staying at Kokuminshukusha Shirara are encouraged to explore the local culture and attractions. Popular sites include Shirarahama Beach, Adventure World, Nakishirahama Onsen, and the scenic Engetsu Island. Shirarahama Beach, just a short 2-minute walk away, is a perfect place to relax and enjoy the coastal atmosphere. Adventure World, a wildlife park with a panda exhibit and dolphin shows, is an 11-minute drive from the hotel.
For dining options, guests can enjoy nearby restaurants such as Showa Shokudo, a Syokudo and Teishoku restaurant, and ことぶき食堂, a traditional Japanese eatery. Other dining choices within a short drive include the Western-style シゼンノサトレストラン and the French restaurant ラミー・ダンファンス.
With its prime location, welcoming atmosphere, and numerous amenities, Kokuminshukusha Shirara is the perfect base for a peaceful yet adventurous stay in Shirahama. Whether you're here for relaxation or exploration, the hotel offers everything you need for a memorable stay.

The Most Outstanding Trait

1. Located just 1 km from Nanki-Shirahama Onsen, offering easy access to hot springs.

2. Beachfront hotel with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and direct beach access.

3. Traditional tatami rooms with flat-screen TVs, futons, and short-legged tables for authentic Japanese experience.

4. Natural onsen available for guests to enjoy a relaxing and rejuvenating experience.

5. Family-friendly environment with kid-friendly amenities and a rooftop terrace for scenic views.

6. Convenient public transportation options, with easy access to Shirahama Station and Shirahama Beach.

7. Nearby attractions include Shirarahama Beach, Adventure World, Senjojiki Rock Plateau, and Engetsu Island.

8. Casual lounge and banquet hall for social gatherings or unwinding with a view.

9. Wi-Fi available throughout the hotel for seamless connectivity during your stay.

10. Night-time curfew to maintain a peaceful and secure environment for all guests.


9.6 Exceptional

Location rating

Top sights

Shirarahama Beach
2 min
Adventure World
11 min
Nakishirahama Onsen
5 min
Senjojiki Rock Plateau
7 min
Engetsu Island
19 min
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Good to know

Check-in15:00
Check-out10:00
Location rating9.6
Nearest airportNanki-Shirahama Airport (Kumano-Shirahama Resort Airport)
Travel time to airport8 min

Location

1359, Shirahama, Nishimuro District, Wakayama 649-2211, Japan

Airports:

Osaka International Airport (Itami Airport)

Taxi: 2 hr 29 min

Transit: 3 hr 49 min

Tokushima Airport

Taxi: 3 hr 52 min

Transit: 5 hr 52 min

Nanki-Shirahama Airport (Kumano-Shirahama Resort Airport)

Taxi: 8 min

Transit: 16 min

Osaka Kansai International Airport (KIX)

Taxi: 1 hr 50 min

Transit: 2 hr 53 min

Transit:

Yuzaki

Walking: 12 min

Shirahama Station

Taxi: 11 min

Walking: 1 hr 5 min

Shirahama Bus Center

Walking: 2 min

Shirarahama Beach

Walking: 2 min


Nearby locations

9.6

Exceptional Location

Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this informal, beachfront hotel is 1 km from Nanki-Shirahama Onsen hot springs, and 6 km from Adventure World.

Top Attractions


Amenities and Facilities

Activities

Beach access

Banquet hall

Pets

No pets

Parking & transportation

Parking

Public bath

Natural onsen

Wellness

No fitness center

No spa

Children

Kid-friendly

Internet

Wi-Fi

Pools

No pools

No hot tub

Rooms

Air conditioning


Reviews

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tffek mmewf

4/5
Used for overnight stay.Although the facility is old, it is well managed. Considering the price, it can be evaluated quite well. Smoking is allowed in the room. The smell of cigarettes may be bothersome to some people, but as a heavy smoker, I really appreciated it.Receptionist: The old man is quite nice. You can feel the courteous customer service in every gesture.Hot spring: Although the bath is small, it has a retro Showa feel and the quality of the hot spring water is okay.Location: No complaints. Shirarahama Beach is right there. When you get into your futon at night, you can hear the sound of the waves and it's soothing. There's a convenience store next door, and a 24-hour supermarket just a short walk away.General facilities: Wi-Fi is available only in the lobby. Although my room was on the third floor, I was able to barely pick up the signal (when using a laptop). However, the line is unstable and often disconnects. It takes about 3 to 5 minutes to open a Yahoo page, but you can check your email. Google Maps is too heavy to open. It's better to think of it as just for lobby use.Is the futon in the closet? The type that you take out and set by yourself. You also need to set your own sheets. The futon itself is clean and fluffy. good.Are the amenities in a separate closet? It's in At first it wasn't in the sink, so I looked around to see where it was.Disadvantages: Almost no modern equipment. I think it's a trade-off with the price, but I would have liked either Wi-Fi or a refrigerator to be installed. If that were the case, I think it would definitely be a 5 star inn.

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気まぐれベタ

1/5
This is a place I found about 2 weeks before my stay.Normally it would cost less than 10,000 yen for one night and two days with two meals, but for some reason the price went up because I was able to get it two weeks in advance.However, I agreed because the view of the ocean from the room was spectacular.I was told that the parking lot would be right in front of the facility, but if I didn't have to enter, I would have to go a little further away...but I didn't want to go somewhere far away, so I parked right in front of the facility.The building has the words ``National Residence.''Even though I got the price down two weeks ago, it was an unbelievable price for a national dormitory.I was given the key to my room and took a narrow elevator to the third floor.If you open the door that looks like a Western-style room, you will find yourself in a Japanese-style room. The sea view from the window was slightly obstructed by the previous building. Ten tatami mats.The air conditioner was not turned on even though it was check-out time. (The temperature was high and hot on this day)The curtains were dirty and should be changed.There is no refrigerator in the room, and there is no washlet in the toilet. There's no refrigerator either. Not having a refrigerator in a national dormitory right in front of the beach is quite a pain.There is a kettle, but what about water? (Do I have to go to the trouble of calling the front desk?)The view from the window is refreshing as there are buildings just from this room.I wonder if there is only one cup in the sink.Hot springs available from 3pm...Is it really a hot spring? ? You can only enter until 10:30 pm, so I took a bath as soon as I arrived, and it was like an old public bath. There are no lockers, so you cannot take valuables with you. No electric fan. Although there is a hair dryer, only two seats can be used. The ventilation fan is broken and exposed. At the hot springs in question, if there were three strangers in there, we wouldn't be able to enter slowly out of concern. After soaking in a hot spring or something, I didn't feel smooth...Is it really a hot spring? ?Even if you stay two weeks in advance, the price for one night and two days is too much, isn't it? ? I feel like a loser...From my experience so far, this is pretty harsh...There was only one cup in the sink. Hmm.If you reserve in advance, you can get two draft beers at a discount, but even though I only reserved one, two were reserved.The tuna sashimi for dinner...Tuna is one of the specialties in Wakayama, but it was full of streaks and the quality was worse than that at the supermarket.Where is the shrimp in the chicken and shrimp tempura? Only chicken... He won't give me food unless I ask him to. It's hard to eat because you're looking at the audience the entire time you're eating, and empty bowls are quickly put down.Not only did the draft beer at the time of reservation be divided into two without permission, but they also wouldn't serve it to me unless I asked for it (even when they saw the beer mug was empty).There is no toilet on the first floor, so if you want to use the toilet, you will have to go back to your room.Even though the accommodation rate has skyrocketed, there are empty rooms on both the first and second floors. (I think the scenery is really bad)Although there is an elevator, I used the stairs, but the ventilation fan in the middle of the stairs was also full of dust and was very unclean.This was the worst and most expensive hot spring facility I've ever been to.I don't want to give it even 1 star, but since there are no 0 ratings, I had no choice but to give it 1 star...I guess I don't even need that. and…Maybe it's too harsh. That's my personal opinion.I guess I'll pay attention to the price at check-out. Even if it's draft beer, if payment was made at the individual price, there would be an all-out war... (bitter smile)

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wing gym

5/5
It was a pretty good inn considering the price, location, food, hot springs, etc. I was happy to be able to drink beer while listening to the sound of the waves at night. The host of the inn was also a very nice person and I would like to come again.

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いち

4/5
The futon laid out in Sefuru was fluffy. Even if you have back pain, there is no problem if you put on two layers.The public bath was small, but there were no other customers, so I was able to relax.However, it was inconvenient that there was a lock time, and the walls were a little thin, but I think it's reasonable considering the price.

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宮崎秀司

4/5
The building is old, but the location is good. The food is several times better than the price. If you go there with your family, you can get a fun meal. I want to go again.

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やっちゃん

4/5
The total cost was 8,800 yen, including 1 night and 2 meals, 150 yen bath tax and 650 yen beer.The building...Although it is old, it is well-maintained and cleaned. It is a three-story building with an elevator. There are stairs to enter the dining room. There are steps in some places, so people with disabilities should be careful.Room…Ocean view. It was a trapezoid-shaped room with a toilet. It was cloudy ☁️ on this day, but Shirarahama Beach looked beautiful. The futons are self-made, there is no refrigerator, and there is a slight smell of cigarettes. Towels, toothbrush set, yukata, and safe are included.Meal…I chose the most reasonable course. It wasn't luxurious by any means, but it was delicious. The fried chicken was served freshly fried. A large bottle of beer was a reasonable 650 yen🎶Hot springs...Sodium and magnesium chloride springs. It is a salty hot spring. It was lukewarm so I was able to stay soaked for a long time. You can also enter in the morning 😌♨️The host was very personable and very kind. Thank you very much for showing off in the rain 😄Although it's not as comfortable as a hotel or inn, I was able to take my time and recover 🎵 Thank you very much 🍀

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danny yeung

5/5
Affordable B&B, with hot springs and convenient transportation. The bus station is nearby. There is Bakumatsu Ramen opposite. The room is very clean. Each room is facing the beach. Breakfast and dinner are included. It is great value for money. However, the owner only understands Japanese.

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匿名

4/5
I stayed at a certain site for 10,000 yen per person.We also had a generous amount of rice, including spiny lobster and abalone.I'm full! Rice tooYou can refill it!Breakfast is included and the room is on Shirarahama beach.I could see it and it was illuminated!It was a great deal and it was great!Grandpa'sThe people at the inn were nice too ^_^

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さすらいの武士モノノフ

4/5
I believe it was a national dormitory, but this time I stayed for one night with breakfast included.I can't deny that the facility is old, but the view is nice, and above all, the breakfast was delicious (^o^)

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KIDS

5/5
Thank you for staying with us for 2 nights from August 17th.Anyway, the food was very delicious and I was very impressed!We had a lot of seafood, including spiny lobsters, abalone, and turban shells! I ate until I was full and the amount was perfect. The rice was very delicious and I could feel the care taken in the way it was cooked. I thought it would be difficult to eat such delicious rice at a ryokan. All the staff were kind and made us feel comfortable.The location is perfect, there is a convenience store next door and you can go to Shirarahama right away. This is an inn that I would like to visit again.