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What to See in Shirahama - Top Sights and Attractions

Discover 7 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Shirahama (Japan). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Adventure World, Energy Land, and Shirarahama. Also, be sure to include Nanki-Shirahama Onsen in your itinerary.

Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Shirahama (Wakayama).

Adventure World

Theme park in Shirahama, Japan
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Theme park in Shirahama, Japan. Adventure World is a theme park that integrates a zoo, a public aquarium, and an amusement park in the town on Shirayama, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by Hours Co. Ltd. an affiliate of Marusue Co. Ltd. headquartered in Matsubara City, Osaka Prefecture. When it first opened on April 22, 1978, it was called "Nanki Shirahama World Safari."[1]

Address: 2399 Katata, 649-2201 Shirahama-cho

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Energy Land

Energy Land
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Shirahama Energy Land is a science museum-type theme park located in Shirahama-cho, Nishimuro-gun, Wakayama Prefecture.

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Shirarahama

Shirarahama
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Shirarahama is a sandy beach located on the coast of Leadsan Bay in Shirahama-cho, Nishimuro-gun, Wakayama Prefecture. It is known for its white quartz sand beach and Shirahama Onsen hot springs. It is a sister beach of Waikiki Beach in Hawaii.

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Nanki-Shirahama Onsen

Nanki-Shirahama Onsen
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Nanki-Shirahama Onsen is a hot spring resort in the town of Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. It is a major resort area for the Kansai region of Japan, and was ranked alongside Atami Onsen and Beppu Onsen as one the three major seaside hot spring resorts.[2]

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Sandanbeki Cliff

Sandanbeki Cliff
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San-dan-babe is a natural scenic spot located in San-dan, Shirahama-cho, Nishimuro-gun, Wakayama Prefecture. It is designated as a national scenic beauty spot under the name of "Engetsu Island, Senjyoshiki, and Sandan Cliffs".

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Senjojiki

Senjojiki
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Senjidajiki is a scenic beach in Shirahama-cho, Nishimuro-gun, Wakayama Prefecture. Together with Engetsu Island and San-dan-babe, it is designated as a national scenic beauty spot under the name of "Engetsu Island, Senjyoshiki, San-dan-babe".

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Three Step Cliff

Three Step Cliff

Address: Japan, Wakayama Prefecture, Nishimuro District, Shirahama, Sonota, Shirahama

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