Wan Wan Paradise Premier Nanki Shirahama

8.4

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 8.4/10, based on 364 reviews.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
🥇 1st	Sanso Amanosato	9.6/10	120
🥈 2nd	高野山宿坊不動院 -Koyasan Shukubo Fudoin-	9.4/10	427
🥉 3rd	Kumano-bettei Nakanoshima	9.3/10	391
4th	Koyasan Shukubo Fugenin	9.3/10	187
5th	高野山宿坊恵光院 -Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin Temple-	9.2/10	2,438
6th	高野山宿坊光明院 -Koyasan Shukubo Komyoin-	9.2/10	260
7th	Koyasan Shukubo Saizenin	9.1/10	871
8th	清浄心院 -Shojo Shin-in-	9.1/10	760
9th	Koyasan Shukubo Yochiin	9.1/10	745
10th	高野山宿坊三宝院 -Koyasan Shukubo Sanboin-	9.2/10	66
11th	Kachōfūgetsu, source Nagomi no Yu à Nanki Shirahama	9.5/10	22
12th	民宿美滝山荘 Mitaki Sanso Traditional Minshuku near the Kumano Kodo, just 5 Minutes from Nachi Falls and Nachi Taisha Shrine	9.1/10	132
13th	Hotel Sanrakuso	9.0/10	1,024
14th	KAMENOI HOTEL Kii-Tanabe	9.0/10	414
15th	高野山宿坊総持院 -Koyasan Shukubo Sojiin-	9.0/10	109
16th	Ryujin Onsen Marui Ryokan	9.1/10	45
17th	Katsuragi Onsen Happuu No Yu	9.1/10	42
18th	Koyasan Sanadabo Rengejoin	8.9/10	1,617
19th	Koyasan Shukubo Jokiin	8.9/10	547
20th	Shirahama no Yado Daigo	8.9/10	473
21st	Hotel Tenzankaku Kaiyutei	8.9/10	265
22nd	TAOYA Nachikatsuura	8.9/10	229
23rd	Natural Hot Spring Inn Choseian – 長生庵 –	9.4/10	13
24th	Bijintei	8.9/10	85
25th	Shiraraso Grand Hotel	8.8/10	2,112
26th	高野山宿坊宝城院 -Koyasan Shukubo Hojoin-	8.8/10	851
27th	Hamachidorinoyu Kaisyu	8.8/10	559
28th	XYZ Private Spa and Seaside Resort	8.8/10	497
29th	Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri	8.8/10	161
30th	Manseiro	8.8/10	98
31st	Watarase Onsen Hotel Sasayuri	8.7/10	41
32nd	KAMENOI HOTEL Nachi Katsuura Kumano Kodo	8.6/10	1,404
33rd	Oyado et table Momo	9.3/10	3
34th	高野山宿坊普門院 -Koyasan Shukubo Fumonin-	8.6/10	376
35th	Yanagiya	8.6/10	189
36th	Sunrise Katsuura	8.5/10	741
37th	Musashi	8.5/10	720
38th	Koyasan Gokuraku Stay	8.5/10	26
39th	高野山宿坊大円院 -Koyasan Shukubo Daienin-	8.4/10	256
40th	Wan Wan Paradise Premier Nanki Shirahama Current ryokan	8.4/10	364
41st	HOTEL SHIRAHAMAKAN	8.4/10	1,102
42nd	Wakatake	8.3/10	54
43rd	TAOYA Shirahama Senjyo	8.3/10	121
44th	Miyoshiya Ryokan	7.2/10	3
45th	金剛三昧院 -Kongo Sanmaiin-	8.3/10	422
46th	Kiimiso, refuge secret de Sanada Masayuki et Yukimura	8.2/10	36
47th	Wakayama Kada Onsen Kada Kaigetsu (ex. Azumaya Seaside Hotel)	8.3/10	2,068
48th	高野山宿坊増福院 -Koyasan Shukubo Zofukuin-	8.2/10	57
49th	Hotel Nagisaya	8.2/10	163
50th	Shirahama Onsen Kisyu Hanto	8.1/10	490
51st	Hana Irodori no Yado Kayuu	8.0/10	136
52nd	Minshuku Katsuya	7.9/10	290
53rd	Shinwaka Lodge	7.8/10	109
54th	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Shirahama Saichoraku	7.8/10	121
55th	高野山宿坊大明王院 -Koyasan Shukubo Daimyououin-	3.6/10	3
56th	Onsenminshuku Kosakaya	7.7/10	473
57th	Kurhouse Shirahama	7.3/10	39
58th	Futagojimasou	7.5/10	312
59th	Kuroshio Sō	4.0/10	26

Check-in from 3:00 PM / Check-out until 11:00 AM

Sea Views Countryside Escape Hot Spring Bath Public Onsen Reservable Bath Kaiseki Cuisine

Location

649-2106 Wakayama, Shirahama, 1-1 Nankinodai Kamidondacho, Japan

Staff 9,0/10

Facilities 9,0/10

Cleanliness 8,0/10

Comfort 8,0/10

Value for money 8,0/10

Location 7,0/10

Dog-Friendly FocusSpecialized pet stay with dog amenities, boarding support, and an off-leash area.

On-Site Dog ParkDedicated dog park, indoor play space, and walking course add easy daily exercise.

Hot Spring StayIndoor mineral hot spring offers a relaxing onsen element after local sightseeing.

Wakayama KaisekiDinner highlights seafood-focused Wakayama kaiseki, with shirasu breakfast also featured.

Helpful StaffRecent guest reviews repeatedly praise warm, attentive, and reassuring service.

Near Shirahama SightsConvenient for Adventure World, Shirahama Onsen, Toretore Market, and the beach area.

Recommended stay1-2 nightsScenery and the dog-friendly onsen setup are the strongest reasons to stay here. One night works for check-in, baths, kaiseki dinner, breakfast, and a relaxed morning walk. Two nights make sense if you also want Adventure World, Shirahama coast stops, or a slower resort break without changing hotels.

Trip-planning verdict: Best as a 1-2 night Shirahama-area stay for travelers with a car, especially dog owners, who want ocean views, hot-spring bathing, and an easy resort rhythm rather than dense walkable sightseeing.

Know before booking

Car helps a lotThe property is in Kamitonda on a hill outside central Shirahama, so it is less convenient for train-and-bus travelers.

Dog-focused atmosphereExcellent if traveling with a dog, but not the best fit if you want a classic non-pet ryokan mood.

Limited long-stay densityThe surrounding area supports a short coastal stay better than a long regional base unless you are driving.

Restaurant (on-site)

on-site

Main on-site dining room for breakfast and kaiseki meals with pets.

Kaiseki Dinner (on-site)

on-site

Dinner service highlighting local seafood and regional flavors.

Breakfast Room (on-site)

on-site

Simple on-site breakfast venue for a Japanese-style start.

Distances are approximate and calculated from the ryokan coordinates. Travel times may vary depending on route, traffic and schedules.

Useful access points Stations, stops, airports and practical travel advice.

Best way to arrive For most travelers, arrive via JR Shirahama Station or Nanki-Shirahama Airport and take a taxi for the final stretch with luggage. Kii-Tanabe Station is also useful for wider rail connections, but the last segment is generally easier by taxi than by local bus.

Asso Stationstation
1.4 kmabout 20 min walkabout 5–10 min by taxibest checked locally
Closest JR station area in the Kamitonda side, but service convenience is more limited; good only if the timetable matches your trip and you are comfortable using a taxi for the last segment.
Shirahama Stationstation
3.5 kmabout 45 min walkabout 10–15 min by taxiabout 20–35 min depending on bus connection
Best all-around rail access point for many visitors coming by JR limited express or local train; taxi is usually the simplest final transfer.
Kii-Tanabe Stationstation
3.9 kmabout 55 min walkabout 20–30 min by taxiabout 35–60 min depending on bus connection
Useful major JR stop with broader rail connectivity than smaller nearby stations; practical if your train itinerary centers on Tanabe, then continue by taxi.
Kamitonda Chosha-maebus
660 mabout 20–30 min, likely not ideal with luggageabout 5 min by taxilocal bus stop; timing best checked locally
Useful nearby local bus stop for budget-conscious travelers, but the ryokan approach is usually easier by taxi, especially with bags or in bad weather.
Shirahama Bus Centerbus
6.5 kmtoo far to walk comfortablyabout 15–20 min by taxiabout 30–45 min depending on route
Helpful if you are already staying or sightseeing in central Shirahama and want to connect onward by bus or taxi; less direct than coming from JR Shirahama Station.
Nanki-Shirahama Airportairport
6.1 kmabout 15–20 min by taxiabout 35–55 min depending on bus connection
The most convenient airport for this ryokan and the best air option when flight schedules suit your trip; taxi is the easiest final transfer.
Kansai International Airportairport
83 kmseveral hours by cartypically several hours by rail via JR connections
Useful as the main international gateway for many overseas travelers, but it is a long onward transfer; best combined with JR rail travel to Shirahama or Tanabe.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Designed for dog-first staysThis property is built around traveling with dogs rather than merely allowing pets, which makes the stay feel more relaxed for owners who do not want to negotiate pet restrictions all day.
Private villa options add real freedomSome accommodations include features such as a private dog run, BBQ setup, and even a sauna, giving guests much more privacy and flexibility than a standard hotel room.
Good base for Shirahama outingsThe location works well for drivers heading to the wider Shirahama area, including popular leisure spots and coastal sightseeing, while staying in a quieter hilltop setting.
Seafood and hot-spring appealThe property is positioned as a Nanki Shirahama stay that combines local seafood and onsen-style relaxation, which suits travelers who want a resort feel with regional flavor.
Longer, less rushed morningsAn 11:00 check-out is helpful when traveling with a dog, since packing, walking, and feeding take more time than on a typical overnight stay.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

Not ideal without a carNearby practical stops like convenience stores and supermarkets are about a 10-minute drive away, so the stay can feel inconvenient if you rely on walking or public transport.
More resort-hotel than traditional ryokanTravelers expecting a classic tatami-and-kaiseki ryokan experience may find the atmosphere more modern, pet-focused, and resort-like than deeply traditional.
Self-service touches may disappoint someAt least some room setups require guests to handle their own futon preparation, which can feel less pampering for travelers expecting fuller ryokan-style service.
Best value is really for dog ownersIf you are not traveling with a dog, much of the property's identity and appeal may feel wasted compared with other Shirahama stays aimed at general leisure travelers.
Quiet hillside setting can feel removedThe elevated, greener location is peaceful, but it also means less spontaneous access to beachside energy, shops, and the most convenient central Shirahama atmosphere.

Current position: 40th out of 59 ryokans in Wakayama.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
35th	Yanagiya	8.6/10	189
36th	Sunrise Katsuura	8.5/10	741
37th	Musashi	8.5/10	720
38th	Koyasan Gokuraku Stay	8.5/10	26
39th	高野山宿坊大円院 -Koyasan Shukubo Daienin-	8.4/10	256
40th	Wan Wan Paradise Premier Nanki Shirahama Current ryokan	8.4/10	364
41st	HOTEL SHIRAHAMAKAN	8.4/10	1,102
42nd	Wakatake	8.3/10	54
43rd	TAOYA Shirahama Senjyo	8.3/10	121
44th	Miyoshiya Ryokan	7.2/10	3
45th	金剛三昧院 -Kongo Sanmaiin-	8.3/10	422