Osaka Area | Shirahama Onsen, one of Japan's three oldest hot springs, is a great place to visit.

| Shirahama Onsen, one of Japan's three oldest hot springs, is a great place to visit. Shirahama in Wakayama Prefecture, near Osaka, is a resort destination with fine white sand beaches and rugged coastlines. It is also the gateway to the World Heritage Kumano Kodo. [Shirarahama Beach] Shirarahama Beach is known as the most beautiful beach in Kansai. The fine white sand is actually imported from Australia, and the sand quality is very good. It's a great place to take photos all year round. [Senjojiki] Senjojiki is a coastal attraction with spectacular rocky terrain. The name comes from the fact that it looks like "a thousand stacked tatami mats." The rocks extend into the sea, and walking here feels like walking into the Pacific Ocean. [Sandanbeki] Sandanbeki is a cliff about 2 km long. Take the elevator down to the 36-meter Sandanbeki Cave to see the "blowhole" phenomenon up close, which looks like a whale spouting water. The cave also has Japan's largest bronze statue of Benzaiten, and exploring the cave is an exciting experience. [Nanki Shirahama ToreTore Market] ToreTore Market is the largest seafood market in western Japan. There is a tuna show every day around noon (you can ask the market information desk for the time). The seafood here is very cheap! There are many varieties, and you can buy sashimi or take it to the BBQ area to grill and eat. [Engetsu Island] Engetsu Island is an uninhabited island not far from the hotel I stayed at this time. The island is special because the center has been eroded by the sea to form a round moon-shaped gap. It is very beautiful at sunset, so be sure to come here to watch the sunset. [FIVE SPRING RESORT THE SHIRAHAMA] Shirahama Onsen, with a view of the Pacific Ocean, has a history of over 1,300 years and is one of Japan's three oldest hot springs. There are many hot spring hotels in Shirahama Onsen, but most of them are old. This year, FIVE SPRING RESORT THE SHIRAHAMA opened. The resort has its own hot spring, and you can go directly from your room to the hot spring pool, which is drawn from 1,000 meters underground. Yes, the entire pool is filled with hot spring water! You can soak in the hot spring pool all year round! In addition to the hot spring pool and large bath, each room has a private bath, so you can enjoy the relaxation of a seaside vacation and soak in the ancient high-quality hot spring. This resort is also very child-friendly, with no age restrictions, making it ideal for families with children. There is a music and laser show at night, and you can walk to the beach to watch fireworks in the summer!