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Shirahama Hotel Kawakyu
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Rakuten Travel rating: 4.56 out of 5 (3,560 reviews). Guests praise the European palace-like exterior, the luxurious all-suite rooms, and the grand onsen bathhouse and spa. As a special luxury resort overlooking the sea at Shirahama, it is a favorite for anniversaries and family trips.
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Kids Facilities
Crib and humidifier rentals
Crib and humidifier rentals
Cribs and humidifiers are available to borrow for guest rooms.
Japanese-style room for 4 futons
Japanese-style room for 4 futons
The Japanese-style rooms can fit 4 futons side by side, making them suitable for close friends or families with young children.
Children's tableware and chairs
Children's tableware and chairs
Children's tableware, chairs and other items are provided at the restaurant. Meals for children under school age are served from the buffet.
Overview
A hot-spring resort in Nanki-Shirahama, Wakayama, with an exterior resembling a European castle. All 85 rooms are suites with ocean views. Stays are charged from age 1: the admission fee for children ages 1 to 2 is JPY 3,300, while infants aged 0 stay free of charge. Cribs are available to borrow, and Japanese-style rooms can fit 4 futons side by side, making them suitable for families with young children. Dinner is the Ousama no Buffet, and meals for children who have not yet started elementary school are served from the buffet.
Rooms
Hotel Kawakyu, in Nanki-Shirahama, Wakayama, has 85 rooms, all of them ocean-view suites. Room types include the 66- to 75.9-sq m Southern Suite (Twin, with 2 beds measuring 120 cm wide × 210 cm long), the 70- to 90-sq m Kawakyu Suite, and the 80- to 90-sq m Modern Japanese Suite — a Japanese-Western room with a daybed where guests can relax without shoes. Larger options run from the 95.7-sq m Family Suite Japanese-Western Room for 2 to 6 guests and the 151- to 168-sq m Tower Suite up to the Presidential Maisonette rooms, which range from 180 sq m to the 274-sq m Presidential Maisonette Jacuzzi. The top-tier Presidential Spa Suite measures up to 247 sq m and includes an open terrace deck and a natural onsen open-air bath. The calm Japanese-style rooms can fit 4 futons side by side, making them ideal for close friends or families with young children. Cribs and humidifiers are available to borrow.
Dining
Dinner is the Ousama no Buffet, featuring ingredients from Kishu, and is served from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. (last order at 8:30 p.m.). Breakfast is also a Japanese and Western buffet, served from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. (last order at 8:30 a.m.). Meals for children under school age are served from the buffet. Children's tableware, chairs and other items are provided. Some restaurants have fully private dining rooms, including dining spaces with ocean views, allowing families to enjoy private mealtimes without worrying about their surroundings. The use of the 8 specified allergenic ingredients—shrimp, crab, walnuts, eggs, milk, wheat, buckwheat and peanuts—is indicated, but the absence of an indication does not guarantee that an unspecified allergen is not included in a dish. Guests with food allergies must report them in advance when making a reservation.
Baths and Onsen
Shirahama Onsen is counted among Japan's 3 oldest hot springs. The hotel has 2 communal baths fed by its water: ROYAL SPA on the 2nd floor and Yuku no Mori on the 1st floor. Hours are from 5 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with the baths alternating between men and women. There is no private-hire bath. The spring water is considered suitable for bathing during pregnancy, but particular care is needed with bathing time and preventing falls. There is also an indoor pool (13 m × 4 m, approximately 80 cm deep), open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. for an additional fee. There is no children's pool and no age restriction, but children must use the pool together with an adult.
Family-friendly Features
Stays are charged from age 1, and children aged 3 and older who have not yet started elementary school must be booked under the “Toddler (yōji): meals and futon included” plan. The admission fee for children ages 1 to 2 is JPY 3,300, including tax, while infants aged 0 stay free of charge. Co-sleeping is available for up to 2 children. Cribs are available to borrow, and Japanese-style rooms where 4 futons can be placed side by side are also available, making family co-sleeping easier.
Access
A flight from Haneda Airport to Nanki-Shirahama Airport takes approximately 60 minutes, followed by approximately 15 minutes by taxi from the airport to the hotel. From JR Shirahama Station, it is approximately 10 minutes by taxi, or by the hotel's free shuttle minibus. Shuttle reservations are not required, and boarding is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Shirarahama is approximately 5 minutes away by car or about 20 minutes on foot. Late checkout is available until 11 a.m.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 3745 Shirahama Town, Nishimuro District, Wakayama Prefecture 649-2211 |
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| directions_carAccess | From JR Shirahama Station, the hotel is reached by car or by bus (Shirahama Onsen). Please confirm details with the hotel. |
| trainNearest station | Shirahama Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking available. |
| callPhone | +81-739-42-3322 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, DC, Mastercard, Rakuten Card |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.hotel-kawakyu.jp/open_in_new |
Reference price as of August 28, 2026 (stay date 2026-09-19). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can children share existing bedding at the hotel?
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Co-sleeping is available for up to 2 children. Japanese-style rooms can fit 4 futons side by side, and cribs are available to borrow.
Are there age restrictions for the indoor pool?
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There is no age restriction, but children must use the pool together with an adult. The 13 m × 4 m indoor pool is open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. for an additional fee, and there is no separate children's pool.
What meals are available for young children?
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Meals for children under school age are served from the buffet. Children with meals and futons included receive a kids' meal. Children's tableware, chairs and other items are provided.
Does the hotel have an onsen or private-hire bath?
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The hotel has 2 communal baths drawing water from Shirahama Onsen: ROYAL SPA and Yuku no Mori. There is no private-hire bath.
How do we get to the hotel from JR Shirahama Station?
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It is approximately 10 minutes from JR Shirahama Station by taxi, or by the hotel's free shuttle minibus. Shuttle reservations are not required, and boarding is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
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