Nanki Shirahama or also known as Shirahama is a town in Nishimura District, Wakayama Prefecture Japan. It might be the best place to visit because it has beautiful scenery and tourist-friendly attractions. Hence, it is called as a resort town of the south coast of Wakayama Prefecture. Not only famous for their white sand beaches but, Nanki Shirahama also renowned for its hot springs. People here really love and welcoming tourist, hence every night from the summer month of July and August, there will be fireworks. The name of Shirahama is a Japanese word for 'white beach' and this is just another proof of the beauty of Shirahama's white beach.

Airports in Nanki Shirahama.

Nanki Shirahama Airport

Nanki Shirahama Airport is a third class airport that has served the southern part of Kii Peninsula. The only airline that works with the airport is Japan Airlines operated by J-Air which will only give you the route to either Tokyo or Haneda. This airport is facilitated with necessary facilities such as restroom, waiting area, information counter and restaurant. Getting here also would not be a problem since you can go by bus, taxi or train.

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When is the best time to fly to Nanki Shirahama?

Located in the southern Wakayama Prefecture, Nanki Shrahama has a temperate climate. Hence every month are suitable for visiting. However, the best time to come might be from April to July. During these months, the temperature is warm but not extreme. It is comfortable enough to make you feel like walking and exploring Nanki Shirahama. Also, July will be a great month because there will be a Firework Festival known as Shirahama Fireworks Festival. The firework festival is excellent as it can bring people into togetherness. Among the highlight of the festival is a magnificent event called 'Ama-no Yaei' which there will be 100 of women divers in white gown with a torch in their hand and swim in the Bon Festival Dance by a special dance named 'Ryujin no mai' or translate to English as the dragon dance. However, be sure to do an early booking months before the festival. It is crucial as you do not want to pay a higher price set by the locals.

What are the top 3 things to do in Nanki Shirahama?

Nanki Shirahama has a tremendous attraction that is worth your visit. Here are some of the places that you can visit while you are in Nanki Shirahama.

Minakata Kumagusu Museum - Minakata Kumagusus Museum is a museum that displays the natural side of Japan. The master and owner of the museum is a scientist from Wakayama Prefecture and he was a naturalist and folklorist. And he has promised his life to gain knowledge only. The museum will be opened from 9.00 am to 5 pm and it will be closed on Thursday.

Energy Land - Energy Land is an amusement park that offers interactive art and a few computer-generated movie rides. Somewhat out of date but enjoyable nonetheless, particularly for kids. The best part of the park is it is well reserve and look as in a new park. You can always find the park is amusing because the games are fun and the colourful vibes that the park gives are lively. It opens from 9:30 to 17:00 (9:00 to 17:30 March and August) and it the admission ends 90 minutes before closing.

Shirasuna - Shirasuna is known as among the best hot spring in the town. It is a beachside hot spring, or the locals called it as onsen. It can accommodate about 100 people at one time. This onsen is a bit irregular because the tradition of the onsen is one must take off his cloth before entering the hot spring, however in Shirasuna, one must wear a bathing suit. The business hour will be from 10:00 to 15:00 (until 18:00 from July 1 to August 31) and closed on Mondays.