Wakayama Prefecture is located on the far western end of Japan in Kyushu. The land is known mainly for its onsen and wildlife. Though the area is recovering from the devastation of the recent Kumamoto earthquake that happened at the beginning of 2016, you will find no shortage of things to do around the resort town of Shirahama. Yukai Resort Shirahama Gyoen puts you in the middle of both relaxation and amusements.
Smorgasbord Restaurant Shikisai is the name of the on-site restaurant. It is buffet-style with dozens of options that are not limited to Japanese cooking. You can have Chinese noodles, shrimp tempura, sushi, freshly baked croissants and pudding all in one meal.
Yukai Resort Shirahama Gyoen Hotel Access:
Use the JR Kinokuni Line from Kansai International Airport (if coming in by plane) and disembark at the Shirahama station. By bus from the airport, it will take you about 20 minutes. When coming from Osaka area, catch a rapid train at the JR Tennoji Station. The trip is about 2 hours and costs around 5,500 yen. If you take the local train, it’s 4 hours but 3,140 yen.
Address: 649-2211 Japan, Wakayama-ken, Shirahama, Nishomuro-gun Shirahama-cho 1011
Nearby Attractions:
Since Shirahama is a popular vacation location for even the Japanese, there’s a lot to do. You’ll find sights and entertainment no matter which way you turn. But here’s some of the best and closest to the resort:

wakayama prefecture shirahama beach
- To the north, a lesser known beach called Ezura might up more your speed. Ezura is close to Kuman Sansho Shrine, part of a sacred forest with a 6th century tumulus and Engetsuto Rock and set within Sakata Park. The walk you take to reach it is incredible and full of picture-perfect views.

wakayama minakata kumagusu museum

wakayama shirahama energy land

wakayama shirahama adventure world

wakayama hei sogen park
Nearby Eats:
Because of the seaside location, Wakayama Prefecture knows how to make sushi, sashimi, and other seafood cuisine the right way.

wakayama pescatore restaurant

wakayama sushi restaurant kiraku

wakayama seafood restaurant jinriki
Shirahama is not mainly beaches and sunsets. You can do a lot with the family here. Enjoy days of walking adventures and amusement parks then end the days at the resort’s luxurious restaurant and hot springs.