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Shirahama Coganoi Resort & Spa
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Guests praise the Welcome Baby-certified Japanese-Western room “Niko Niko Panda Room” and the year-round indoor heated pool. Free age-specific baby food and free accommodation for children ages 0 to 2 are also named as reasons families choose the resort for their first family trip.
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Kids Facilities
Baby Gear Rentals
Baby Gear Rentals
A crib is available for 1,815 yen, and additional bedding for infants and young children costs 3,630 yen. Bed guards are limited in number, so early reservation is recommended. Guest rooms have items such as Bumbo chairs, diaper bins, and baby soap. Baby bathtubs, toilet-training seats, microwave baby-bottle sterilizers, and other items are available to borrow free of charge, subject to limited availability. Yukata for children ages 3 and over are free of charge, while those for children ages 2 and under cost 660 yen to rent.
- •A crib costs 1,815 yen (tax included).
- •Additional bedding for infants and young children costs 3,630 yen (tax included).
- •Free rental items such as baby bathtubs and toilet-training seats are limited in number, so advance reservation is required.
- •Bed guards are limited in number, so early reservation is recommended.
Baby Food and Kids' Meals
Baby Food and Kids' Meals
Baby food for children ages 5 months, 7 months, 9 months, and 12 months is provided free of charge at the dining venue. When Japanese cuisine is selected, a kids' meal is available for 3,025 yen; at the buffet, children can enjoy the same dishes as adults. Restaurants also provide baby food, dining bibs, kids' forks and spoons, and kids' menus.
- •For Japanese kaiseki and teppanyaki course meals, allergen-free dishes are prepared for everyone in the group.
- •Guests with food allergies must declare them when booking.
Bath Baby Facilities and Bathing Conditions
Bath Baby Facilities and Bathing Conditions
The communal bath changing room has a baby bed and a bath mat for the washing area. There is no family bath or private-hire bath, and the age restriction for mixed-gender bathing is age 7 and over. Pregnant guests and babies may enter the onsen, but they are advised to check with their primary doctor as a precaution. There are no handrails in the bathing area or changing room, and a ramp can be prepared for the step at the communal bath entrance if requested in advance.
- •The age restriction for mixed-gender bathing is age 7 and over.
- •There are no handrails in the bathing area or changing room.
- •A ramp for the step at the communal bath entrance must be requested in advance.
Indoor Heated Pool
Indoor Heated Pool
- paymentsPrice:Free for guests
The indoor heated pool is available year-round, and staying guests may use it free of charge. Hours are from 8:00 to 10:00 and 14:00 to 22:00, with a night swim session from 20:00 to 22:00. Guests must bring their own swimwear.
- •Swimwear is not provided, so guests must bring their own.
- •The pool cannot be used after checkout.
Summer Outdoor Garden Pool
Summer Outdoor Garden Pool
- calendar_monthSeason:Summer only
This outdoor garden pool is available only in summer and has a shallow area measuring 54 cm deep. There is no children's pool, but this shallow area is suitable for young children. Children who are not yet out of diapers may use the pool if they wear a swimsuit over swim pants, and a parent or guardian must accompany them.
- •Children who are not yet out of diapers must wear a swimsuit over swim pants.
- •A parent or guardian must accompany children.
- •Swimwear is not provided, so guests must bring their own.
Welcome Baby-Certified Japanese-Western Room and Niko Niko Panda Room
Welcome Baby-Certified Japanese-Western Room and Niko Niko Panda Room
A Welcome Baby-certified Japanese-Western room is available, along with the Niko Niko Panda Room, themed around pandas. The Family Room (Japanese-Western room, 45 sq m) can be arranged with two semi-double beds and two futons, making it suitable for family stays.
Overview
Shirahama Coganoi Resort & Spa is a resort hotel on a hill in Nanki Shirahama, with ocean views from every room. It has an open-air bath with free-flowing water from the resort's own hot spring source and an indoor heated pool available free of charge to staying guests. Infants ages 0 to 2 can co-sleep and dine free of charge, and rental items such as cribs and baby bathtubs are available. Baby food and kids' meals are also offered. Dinner options include a buffet, Japanese cuisine, and teppanyaki, making the resort suitable for family stays.
Rooms
All 15 room types have ocean views. The Standard Twin Room measures 45 sq m and has two beds measuring 120 cm wide × 203 cm long. The Double Room measures 39 sq m and uses a 200 × 200 cm bed. The Family Room (Japanese-Western room, 45 sq m) has two semi-double beds and space for two futons, making it suitable for families. The TATAMI ROOM is a Japanese-style room with 10 tatami mats. Families with young children can also choose a Welcome Baby-certified Japanese-Western room or the Niko Niko Panda Room, themed around pandas. All rooms are nonsmoking and have humidifying air purifiers.
Dining
Breakfast is a Japanese and Western buffet served from 7:00 to 9:30. For dinner, guests can choose from the buffet restaurant Konkadoro, Japanese restaurant Kashima, or teppanyaki. Reservations are required. Baby food for children ages 5 months, 7 months, 9 months, and 12 months is provided free of charge at the dining venue. When Japanese cuisine is selected, a kids' meal is available for 3,025 yen; at the buffet, children can enjoy the same dishes as adults. Guests with food allergies must declare them when booking. For Japanese kaiseki and teppanyaki course meals, allergen-free dishes are prepared for everyone in the group. Restaurants also provide baby food, dining bibs, kids' forks and spoons, and kids' menus.
Baths and Onsen
The resort has a flowing onsen from its own source, Wakaba Onsen, with a communal bath and an open-air bath. The open-air bath is a deep bath at 120 cm, while the indoor bath is shallow. There is no family bath or private-hire bath, and since April 2022, the age restriction for mixed-gender bathing has been set at age 7 and over. Pregnant guests and babies may enter the onsen, but guests are advised to check with their primary doctor as a precaution. A baby bed and bath mat for the washing area are provided in the communal bath changing room. There are no handrails in the bathing area or changing room, and there is a step at the communal bath entrance; a ramp can be prepared if requested in advance.
Play Areas and Pools
The indoor heated pool is available year-round, and staying guests may use it free of charge. Hours are from 8:00 to 10:00 and 14:00 to 22:00, with a night swim session from 20:00 to 22:00. Guests are generally expected to bring their own swimwear, although a limited number and range of swimsuits are available to rent for 500 yen per suit. The outdoor garden pool operates in summer and has a shallow area measuring 54 cm deep. There is no children's pool, but this shallow area is suitable for young children. Children who are not yet out of diapers may use the pool if they wear a swimsuit over swim pants, and a parent or guardian must accompany them.
Family-Friendly Features
Infants ages 0 to 2 can co-sleep and dine free of charge. For children who have not yet started elementary school ages 3 to 6, the facility fee is 3,300 yen for co-sleeping without bedding, or 6,930 yen when bedding is needed. A crib is available for 1,815 yen, and additional bedding for infants and young children is 3,630 yen; advance applications are requested for both. Bed guards are limited in number, so early reservation is recommended. Guest rooms have items such as Bumbo chairs, diaper bins, and baby soap. Baby bathtubs, toilet-training seats, and microwave baby-bottle sterilizers are available to borrow free of charge, subject to limited availability. Yukata for children ages 3 and over are free of charge to rent, while those for children ages 2 and under cost 660 yen.
Access
JAL flights from Tokyo's Haneda Airport reach Nanki-Shirahama Airport in about 60 minutes. Limited express Kuroshio trains from Shin-Osaka and Tennoji take about 150 minutes. From JR Shirahama Station, the resort is about 10 minutes by free shuttle bus or taxi; reservations are not required for the shuttle bus. Parking is directly in front of the resort and is free for about 110 vehicles.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 3212-1 Shirahama-cho, Nishimuro-gun, Wakayama 649-2211 |
|---|---|
| directions_carAccess | About 10 minutes by car from JR Shirahama Station. A free shuttle bus is currently operating. About 8 minutes by car from Nanki-Shirahama Airport. About 2 hours by car from Osaka via the Hanwa Expressway and Nanki-Tanabe IC. |
| trainNearest station | Shirahama Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking for 110 vehicles is available free of charge. |
| callPhone | +81-739-43-6000 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, Bank Card, UFJ Card, Mastercard, Saison, JACCS, APLUS, JTB, Takashimaya, Rakuten Card, ANA, JAL |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.coganoi.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 babies share our bed, and are their meals included?
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Infants ages 0 to 2 can co-sleep and dine free of charge. For children who have not yet started elementary school ages 3 to 6, the facility fee is 3,300 yen for co-sleeping without bedding, or 6,930 yen when bedding is needed.
Can babies use the onsen?
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Pregnant guests and babies may enter the onsen, but they are advised to check with their primary doctor as a precaution. The age restriction for mixed-gender bathing is age 7 and over.
Is baby food available?
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Yes. Baby food for children ages 5 months, 7 months, 9 months, and 12 months is provided free of charge at the dining venue. A kids' meal is available with Japanese cuisine for 3,025 yen.
Can children who are not yet out of diapers use the pool?
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They may use the pool if they wear a swimsuit over swim pants, and a parent or guardian must accompany them. There is no children's pool, but the shallow area is 54 cm deep.
How do we get to the resort from Shirahama Station?
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It is about 10 minutes by free shuttle bus or taxi from JR Shirahama Station. Reservations are not required for the shuttle bus. Parking for about 110 vehicles is available free of charge directly in front of the resort.
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