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Shirahama Ocean Resort
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Rakuten Travel rating 3.93 out of 5 (3,339 reviews). Guests praise the ocean views from every room, the all-you-can-eat buffet of about 50 items featuring hamayaki grilled seafood, the summer garden pool, and the panoramic communal bath fed by Minamiboso Onsen water. The resort is also highly rated as a place that welcomes pets.
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Kids Facilities
Garden pool (with a round children's pool; summer only)
Garden pool (with a round children's pool; summer only)
- calendar_monthSeason:Summer only
- scheduleHours:9:00〜17:00
- water_dropWater depth:Approx. 50 cm
- paymentsPrice:Free for guests
A summer-only garden pool looking straight out over the Pacific. The main pool measures 25 m by 10 m and is 1.0 to 1.3 m deep, while the round children's pool is 8 m across and 50 cm deep, shallow enough for little ones to play in easily. Staying guests can use it free of charge, including before check-in and after checkout.
- •Usually open from July 1 to September 23, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; free for staying guests
- •Day-use rates are 1,000 yen for adults, 500 yen for children ages 3 to 12, and free for children ages 2 and under
- •Towels are not available to borrow, so please bring your own. Guests with tattoos may use the pool only if the tattoos can be completely covered with cover seals
Panoramic communal bath (Minamiboso Onsen, with baby facilities)
Panoramic communal bath (Minamiboso Onsen, with baby facilities)
On the second floor there is one panoramic communal bath each for men and women, filled with natural onsen water brought in from Minamiboso Onsen. The spring water is a sodium chloride and bicarbonate spring. Baby chairs are provided in both baths and the women's bath also has a baby bed, so families with babies can bathe with peace of mind. There is no family bath or private-hire bath.
- •Hours are from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 3 p.m. to midnight; day-use bathing is for staying guests only
- •Baby chairs are provided in both the men's and women's communal baths, and the women's bath also has a baby bed. No explicit age restriction is published, so please confirm with the hotel, though the baths are equipped to welcome families with babies
- •Guests with tattoos may bathe only if the tattoos can be completely covered with cover seals
All-you-can-eat hamayaki seafood and regional-cuisine buffet
All-you-can-eat hamayaki seafood and regional-cuisine buffet
Dinner centers on a buffet of about 50 regional dishes, with all-you-can-eat hamayaki grilled seafood. There is also an add-on plan offering a choice from the three great delicacies: spiny lobster, abalone, or snow crab. The restaurant has children's chairs, so families can eat together comfortably.
- •Children's chairs are available
- •For feeding babies, a kettle is provided in the guest room; ask at the front desk if you need a microwave
Overview
Shirahama Ocean Resort is an onsen resort at Shirahama, on the southern tip of the Boso Peninsula, where every room has an ocean view. The summer-only garden pool includes a round children's pool 8 m across and 50 cm deep, and staying guests can use it free of charge along with the 25 m pool that looks straight out over the Pacific. The panoramic communal bath is a natural onsen fed by water from Minamiboso Onsen, with baby chairs in both the men's and women's baths and a baby bed in the women's bath. The resort is also known for its all-you-can-eat buffet of about 50 items featuring hamayaki grilled seafood and for welcoming pets, making it a happy choice for families.
This onsen resort, where every room has an ocean view, stands in Shirahamacho at the southern tip of the Boso Peninsula in Minamiboso, Chiba, about 300 m from the Nojimazaki Lighthouse roundabout. It is the only property in Shirahamacho on the ocean side of the coastal road, so guest rooms and the restaurant both look out over a wide panorama of the Pacific. It is operated by Iconia Hospitality.
The Summer Garden Pool and Children's Pool
The garden pool looks straight out over the Pacific. The main pool measures 25 m by 10 m and is 1.0 to 1.3 m deep, while the round children's pool is 8 m across and 50 cm deep, shallow enough for little ones to play in easily. It usually opens from July 1 to September 23, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and staying guests can use it free of charge, including before check-in and after checkout. Day-use rates are 1,000 yen for adults, 500 yen for children ages 3 to 12, and free for children ages 2 and under. Towels are not available to borrow, so please bring your own. Guests with tattoos may use the pool only if the tattoos can be completely covered with cover seals.
Panoramic Communal Bath Fed by Minamiboso Onsen
On the second floor there is one panoramic communal bath each for men and women, filled with natural onsen water brought in from Minamiboso Onsen. The spring water is a sodium chloride and bicarbonate spring. Hours are from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 3 p.m. to midnight. Baby chairs are provided in both the men's and women's baths, and the women's bath also has a baby bed, so you can keep an eye on your baby right beside you while getting them dressed after their bath. The women's bath also has a shampoo bar stocked with retail shampoo brands, which means less to pack. There is no family bath or private-hire bath.
All-You-Can-Eat Hamayaki Seafood Buffet
Dinner centers on a buffet of about 50 regional dishes, with all-you-can-eat hamayaki grilled seafood. A popular add-on plan lets you choose from the three great delicacies: spiny lobster, abalone, or snow crab. For dessert, there are sweets made with milk from Suto Farm, a Tateyama dairy with 100 years of history. The restaurant has children's chairs available.
A Hotel Where Pets Can Stay
The resort is known for welcoming pets and offering dog-friendly rooms, and has been ranked among the top properties nationwide in the pet-friendly category of the Onsen Inn and Hotel General Election.
Rooms and Access
Every guest room has an ocean view. Check-in is at 3 p.m. and checkout at 10 a.m., with free Wi-Fi throughout the property and free parking for 55 cars. It is about 30 minutes by free shuttle bus from the West Exit of Tateyama Station on the JR Uchibo Line (reservation required), or about 40 minutes by car from Tomiura IC on the Tateyama Expressway.
This page is compiled from information on the official website, Rakuten Travel and the online travel agency Jalan. Please check the official website or Rakuten Travel for the latest details.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 2784 Shirahamacho Shirahama, Minamiboso, Chiba 295-0102 |
|---|---|
| directions_carAccess | About 30 minutes by free shuttle bus from the West Exit of Tateyama Station on the JR Uchibo Line (reservation required), or about 40 minutes by car from Tomiura IC on the Tateyama Expressway. |
| trainNearest station | Tateyama Station |
| local_parkingParking | Free parking for 55 cars. |
| callPhone | +81-470-38-2511 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, Mastercard |
| languageOfficial site | https://shirahama-ocean-resort.com/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
Is there a pool that young children can enjoy?
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Yes. The summer-only garden pool has a round children's pool 8 m across and 50 cm deep, alongside the 25 m by 10 m main pool, which is 1.0 to 1.3 m deep. It usually opens from July 1 to September 23, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and staying guests can use it at no charge, including before check-in and after checkout. Towels are not available to borrow, so please bring your own.
Are there baby facilities in the communal bath?
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Baby chairs are provided in both the men's and women's panoramic communal baths, and the women's bath also has a baby bed, so you can keep an eye on your baby right beside you while getting them dressed. The women's bath also has a shampoo bar stocked with retail shampoo brands. No explicit age restriction is published, so please confirm with the hotel.
Is there a family bath or a private-hire bath?
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No. There is no family bath or private-hire bath. Bathing is in the panoramic communal baths on the second floor, one each for men and women, open from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 3 p.m. to midnight.
Are there meal arrangements that work for children and babies?
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Dinner is a buffet of about 50 regional dishes with all-you-can-eat hamayaki grilled seafood, and the dessert corner has treats children love, including a chocolate fountain. The restaurant has children's chairs. For feeding babies, a kettle is provided in the guest room, and you can ask at the front desk if you need a microwave.
How do we get to the resort from Tateyama Station?
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A free shuttle bus runs from the West Exit of Tateyama Station on the JR Uchibo Line and takes about 30 minutes; a reservation is required. By car, it is about 40 minutes from Tomiura IC on the Tateyama Expressway, and parking for 55 cars is available at no charge.
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