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Rakuten Travel rating 4.48 out of 5 (1,229 reviews). The official website declares that babies are warmly welcomed, and guests praise the ocean-view rooms with an open-air bath fed straight from the source, the 2 private-hire baths reserved in advance, the kids' menus and the private dining rooms. With Adventure World nearby, families with children value it as a base for a trip to Nanki-Shirahama.
Kids Facilities
Guest rooms with an open-air bath fed straight from the source (every room has an ocean view)
Guest rooms with an open-air bath fed straight from the source (every room has an ocean view)
Every guest room has an ocean view. Some rooms have an open-air bath fed straight from the source and others have a semi-open-air bath, and you can choose from Japanese-style tatami rooms, Japanese-Western rooms and other types, each with its own character. Even if your small child is uneasy in a communal bath, you can enjoy a soak in the room.
- •Every room has an ocean view, and rooms with an open-air bath fed straight from the source or with a semi-open-air bath are available, in Japanese-style tatami and Japanese-Western layouts
Two private-hire baths, reserved in advance
Two private-hire baths, reserved in advance
There are 2 private-hire baths, reserved in advance on a first-come, first-served basis, and some stay plans include a benefit that lets you use them free of charge. Even with a baby along, the family can bathe together without worrying about other guests.
- •The 2 private-hire baths are one indoor and one open-air. A 40-minute session is 2,200 yen including tax, reserved in advance by phone on a first-come, first-served basis (bathing hours 3 p.m. to 10:40 p.m.).
- •The private-hire baths use heated water and are not onsen.
Kids' menus and private dining rooms
Kids' menus and private dining rooms
Kids' menus are available, and some plans let you dine in a private dining room, so families with children can enjoy a calm meal. There are also touches children love, such as amenities printed with charming pandas and other animals.
- •Kids' menus are available, and some plans let you dine in a private dining room
- •Adding a kids' menu costs extra (a kids' meal is 5,500 yen, a mini meal 2,750 yen and a baby meal 2,750 yen, tax included) and must be ordered by 5 p.m. the day before your stay. On plans that set a children's rate, elementary school children are served a children's kaiseki course and children under school age are served a kids' meal.
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Shirahama Yanagiya is a ryokan in Nanki-Shirahama built around the theme of "time spent with family," where babies are warmly welcomed. Every room has an ocean view, and there are rooms with an open-air bath fed straight from the source as well as rooms with a semi-open-air bath, so even families whose small children are uneasy in a communal bath can take their time bathing in their own room. Two private-hire baths can be reserved in advance, giving families a bath to themselves. Kids' menus, private dining rooms and amenities printed with pandas (Adventure World is nearby) are among the many touches that families with children appreciate. Rakuten rating 4.48 out of 5 (1,229 reviews).
Shirahama Yanagiya, in Shirahama-cho, Wakayama, in the Nanki-Shirahama area, is a ryokan where families can unwind, and its official website declares that babies are warmly welcomed.
Ocean Views in Every Room, and Rooms with an Open-Air Bath Fed Straight from the Source
Every guest room has an ocean view. Some rooms have an open-air bath fed straight from the source, and others have a semi-open-air bath (these use heated water and are not onsen). You can choose from Japanese-style tatami rooms, Japanese-Western rooms and other types, each with its own character. Even if your small child is uneasy in a communal bath, your family can bathe in privacy in your own room.
Two Private-Hire Baths, Reserved in Advance
There are two private-hire baths, one indoor and one open-air. Each costs 2,200 yen including tax for a 40-minute session, and both are reserved in advance on a first-come, first-served basis; reservations are taken by phone only. Bathing hours are 3 p.m. to 10:40 p.m., with each session starting on the hour. The private-hire baths use heated water and are not onsen. Even with a baby along, the family can bathe together without worrying about other guests.
Kids' Menus and Private Dining Rooms
Kids' menus are available, and some plans let you dine in a private dining room, so families with children can enjoy a calm meal. There are also touches children love, such as amenities printed with charming pandas and other animals (Adventure World is close by in Shirahama).
A Base for Sightseeing in Nanki-Shirahama
The ryokan sits in the heart of the Shirahama Onsen area, with easy access to sights the whole family can enjoy, including Shirarahama Beach and Adventure World, famous for its pandas.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 1870 Shirahama-cho, Nishimuro-gun, Wakayama 649-2211 |
|---|---|
| directions_carAccess | About 20 minutes by local bus from JR Shirahama Station, getting off at Yuzaki, then about a 1-minute walk (about 15 minutes by taxi). About 7 minutes by car from Nanki-Shirahama Airport and about 25 minutes by car from Nanki-Tanabe Interchange. |
| trainNearest station | Shirahama Station |
| local_parkingParking | Free parking for 40 cars, on a first-come, first-served basis. |
| callPhone | +81-739-42-3360 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, NICOS, Bank Card, Mastercard, Saison |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.yanagiya-hotel.jp/open_in_new |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is Shirahama Yanagiya 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 Shirahama Yanagiya?
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Parking: Free parking for 40 cars, on a first-come, first-served basis.
How do you get to Shirahama Yanagiya?
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About 20 minutes by local bus from JR Shirahama Station, getting off at Yuzaki, then about a 1-minute walk (about 15 minutes by taxi). About 7 minutes by car from Nanki-Shirahama Airport and about 25 minutes by car from Nanki-Tanabe Interchange.
How are rates handled for young children under school age?
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Children ages 2 and over who need neither meals nor bedding pay a facility use fee of 3,300 yen. There are also plans where a child booked without meals but with bedding pays 70% of the adult rate.
Can we have our meals in the room?
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In the Japanese-style tatami rooms and Japanese-Western rooms, dinner and breakfast can be served in your room. Guests praise being able to eat at their own pace without worrying about other guests.
Is there an indoor space where children can play on rainy days?
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There is an indoor kids' corner (playroom) with stuffed animals, building blocks and play equipment, which can be used whatever the weather.
Are there meals for children?
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There is a kids' meal with dishes such as sashimi, teppanyaki beef and fried prawns, and a baby meal with mini udon and simmered vegetables. Orders must be placed by 5 p.m. the day before.
Can we use a family bath (private-hire bath)?
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There is a family bath designed for privacy, where you can bathe without worrying about other guests. It is reserved in advance on a first-come, first-served basis, and reservations must be made by phone.
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