Panda Village
Reference price as of November 1, 2026 (stay 2026-11-28). US$ is an approximate conversion from yen. Check the booking site for actual rates.
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forumWhat families say
The panda-themed dome rooms are a big hit with children, and families with kids praise the freestanding buildings, which let them relax without worrying about the people around them. Nearby, Toretore Market, a seafood buffet and a fishing pond offer plenty more for the whole family to enjoy.
Kids Facilities
Park for staying guests only
Park for staying guests only
- paymentsPrice:Free for guests
A park on the grounds that only guests staying here may use. It has play equipment that children love, including a slide and cute swings shaped like animals and vehicles. Please let the front desk staff know before using it.
Toretore-tei buffet and in-room dining
Toretore-tei buffet and in-room dining
Plans with dinner and breakfast let you choose between tickets for two onsen plus a seafood buffet, or an in-room dining plan limited to 20 meals a day, with seasonal hors d'oeuvres and seafood chirashi. A kids' menu is available.
- •Ages 0-2 are free of charge, and the rate for children under school age applies from age 3
- •Rates are based on 2 or more adults per room; when 1 adult and 1 child share a room, the child is charged the adult rate
- •Food allergies noted in the remarks field are accommodated as far as possible, but separate cooking utensils cannot be used and requests made on the day cannot be handled.
Katata no Yu and Toretore no Yu (onsen tickets included)
Katata no Yu and Toretore no Yu (onsen tickets included)
Plans with dinner and breakfast include tickets for two onsen. Katata no Yu, inside the restaurant Toretore-tei, uses nano water that feels on the skin like a facial toner. Toretore no Yu, about 3 minutes away by car, is fed by the Shirahama Onsen source, a bicarbonate spring and one of Japan's three oldest hot springs. Every guest room has its own bath, toilet and shower.
- •Toretore no Yu closing days in 2026: February 18, February 19 and June 24
Panda dome houses (3 types)
Panda dome houses (3 types)
Freestanding dome-house rooms painted with panda faces, and no two are alike. The 5-person Western-style room has two double beds and a long sofa, and the 6-person Western-style room has three bedrooms. The 6-person Japanese-style room has futon bedding on a carpeted floor, which also suits children who don't sleep well in beds.
- •Cribs are not available; for families with children aged 0 and 1, the Japanese-style type with futon bedding is recommended
- •Every room has a bath, toilet and shower, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and heating, a TV, a DVD player, a refrigerator, a hair dryer and an electric hot-water kettle
- •Amenities: face towel, bath towel, body soap, shampoo, conditioner, hand soap, comb, toothbrush, toothpaste, razor, pajamas, tea bags and tissues
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Overview
About 7 minutes by car from Adventure World, Panda Village is a one-of-a-kind resort-style property where you stay in dome houses painted with panda faces. No two domes share the same design, which makes them a huge hit with children. Each dome is a freestanding building, every room has its own bath, toilet and shower, and there is a park just for staying guests, with a slide and animal-themed play equipment.
Panda Village, about 7 minutes by car from Adventure World, is a one-of-a-kind resort-style property where you stay in round dome houses painted with panda faces. There are three room types: a 5-person Western-style room with two double beds and a long sofa, a 6-person Western-style room with three bedrooms and a long sofa, and a 6-person Japanese-style room where futon bedding is laid out. No two domes share the same design, so a return visit always brings something new. Each dome stands on its own, so you can relax without worrying about the room next door, even if your baby cries at night or the children get noisy.
Baths and Onsen
Plans with dinner and breakfast come with tickets for two different onsen: Katata no Yu, a nano-water bath inside the restaurant Toretore-tei, and Toretore no Yu, about 3 minutes away by car and fed by the Shirahama Onsen source. With these plans you can also choose between a seafood buffet and an in-room dining plan with hors d'oeuvres and seafood chirashi (sashimi scattered over sushi rice). The park, which only guests staying here may use, has play equipment that children love, including a slide and swings shaped like animals and vehicles (please let the front desk staff know before using it).
Baby and Kids' Services
One point to note: cribs are not available. For families with children aged 0 and 1, the Japanese-style rooms with a carpeted floor, where you lay out futon bedding, are recommended. The rate for children under school age applies from age 3, and children aged 0 to 2 are free of charge.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 2498-1 Katata, Shirahama-cho, Nishimuro-gun, Wakayama 649-2201 |
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| directions_carAccess | About 5 minutes by car from JR Shirahama Station, about 10 minutes by car from Nanki-Shirahama Airport, and about 7 minutes by car from Adventure World. |
| trainNearest station | Shirahama Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking for 30 cars, free of charge. |
| callPhone | +81-739-42-2200 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, OMC, Mastercard, AEON, JACCS, LIFE, ORICO, Daimaru, Takashimaya, Rakuten Card, ANA, JAL |
| languageOfficial site | https://toretore.com/panda/open_in_new |
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Reference price as of November 1, 2026 (stay 2026-11-28). US$ is an approximate conversion from yen. Check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is Panda Village best suited to?
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It has facilities that work especially well for babies and toddlers (ages 0 to 2) and children aged 3 and over. There is no age limit, and families with children of any age can stay.
Is there parking at Panda Village?
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Parking: Parking for 30 cars, free of charge.
How do you get to Panda Village?
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About 5 minutes by car from JR Shirahama Station, about 10 minutes by car from Nanki-Shirahama Airport, and about 7 minutes by car from Adventure World.
Can we bring our own baby food?
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You may bring in drinks, light snacks and similar items. However, bringing a portable gas stove into your room to cook is strictly prohibited.
Can we stay with more people than the room's capacity?
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Stays beyond the room's capacity are not possible. If your group exceeds the capacity, you will need to book additional rooms.
Is there a charge for children aged 0 to 2?
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Children aged 0 to 2 stay free of charge, with no meals or bedding needed. Depending on the plan, children aged 3 and over who have not yet started elementary school are charged 60-70% of the adult rate, and elementary school children 70-77%. Please check the details of the plan you intend to book.
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