Travel in Wakayama
Shirarahama
Shirarahama · Shirarahama Beach · 白良浜
Visit Shirarahama for a seaside walk in Shirahama. Follow the white-sand beach with views of the sea.
Visitor information
Admission
Official tourism information does not separately list a general beach-use fee. For swimming, check bathing-season information and sea conditions on the day.
Opening hours
Official tourism information does not separately list general beach opening hours.
What to see at Shirarahama
Walk along the white-sand beach
Walk Shirarahama’s white sands with sea views. You can enjoy a beach walk without swimming.
How to get to Shirarahama
Take Meiko Bus from JR Shirahama to Shirarahama stop, then walk to the beach. Check station departures and beach-to-station returns together in the official timetable for your date.
Shirarahama beach and bus stop Find Meiko Bus Shirahama routes and timetables Meiko Bus timetable revised 2026-04-01
Before you visit
If you plan to swim
Check the bathing season, lifeguard services and sea conditions on the day. Swimming and beach walks need different preparations.
If your return train is already booked
Check buses from Shirarahama to JR Shirahama Station first. Allow time to change from bus to train too.
Find Meiko Bus Shirahama routes and timetables Meiko Bus timetable revised 2026-04-01
Questions about Shirarahama
Can I walk directly from JR Shirahama to the beach?
Take Meiko Bus from JR Shirahama, then walk from Shirarahama stop to the beach. Allow extra time to wait for the bus at the station.
Shirarahama beach and bus stop Find Meiko Bus Shirahama routes and timetables Meiko Bus timetable revised 2026-04-01
Official sources
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- Shirarahama beach and bus stop ·
- Find Meiko Bus Shirahama routes and timetables ·
- Meiko Bus timetable revised 2026-04-01 ·
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