Cycling & Sightseeing in Shirahama

Ride along Shirahama’s coast by bicycle. The route links some of the area’s best-known sights, with short rides of about 10 to 20 minutes between stops.

Recommended route

• Senjojiki (千畳敷) – a huge white rock platform by the sea. The café next door sells beautiful fruit cocktail juices made with local fruit.
• Sandanbeki (三段壁) – sea cliffs about 50 m high.
  The cave tour (extra fee) is recommended. This is where the Kumano Suigun naval clan once hid their boats.
• Mifune Ashiyu (御船足湯) – a free foot bath (open 8:00–22:00) with a view of Engetsu Island, popular at sunset
• Engetsu Island (円月島) – one of Japan’s 100 best sunsets; in spring and autumn the sun sets through the hole in the island
• Saki-no-yu (崎の湯) – an open-air hot spring overlooking the Pacific Ocean, said to be Japan’s oldest hot spring. A nice way to wash off the sweat from cycling. Soap and shampoo are not allowed. Closed on Wednesdays.

There are plenty of restaurants in Shirahama – a great place to have dinner after your ride.

From Komorian	About 30 min by car
Time needed	About 70 minutes of riding in total, plus time at each stop
Route	Start from anywhere convenient, such as Shirahama Station or Shirahama Airport. Senjojiki, Sandanbeki, Mifune Ashiyu, Engetsu Island, and finally Saki-no-yu before you return your bike.
Bikes	Rental bikes are available in Shirahama
Booking	Booking is recommended for the bike rental. Please book directly with the shop.
Fee	Extra fee (bike rental)