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Shirarahama Beach

Shirarahama Beach

白良浜

Shirarahama is a white sand beach about 640 meters long in Shirahama Town, on the south coast of Wakayama. It is the sister beach of Waikiki Beach in Hawaii. The climate here is warm for Honshu, so the swimming season starts early. Visitors come to walk on the soft white sand and enjoy the sea view.

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Visitor information

Getting there

About 10 minutes by car or taxi from Shirahama Station (JR Kinokuni Line).

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

  • The swimming season opens on May 3.
  • Facility information may change, so check the latest information before visiting.

Tips for Muslim visitors

  • The beach opens for swimming around Golden Week, and swimming is possible until mid-September.
  • For a limited period the open-air bath Shirasuna opens on the beach; it is a mixed bath where swimwear is required.
  • Smoking is banned on the entire beach.
  • Natural sites may have few facilities. Bring water, a travel prayer mat and a qibla app, and check the weather; mountains and lakes can be much colder than the city.
  • Restrooms for wudu can be far apart on trails. Many Muslim travellers carry a small water bottle for wudu.
  • Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Wakayama and the verified places to pray nearby.
  • Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.

Prayer times in Wakayama

Today (5 Nov 2026)

  1. Fajr04:47
  2. Sunrise06:22
  3. Dhuhr11:45
  4. Asr14:41
  5. Maghrib17:03
  6. Isha18:28

Times are calculated for Wakayama City. Times may differ elsewhere in Wakayama.

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Places to pray near Shirarahama Beach

We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.

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Halal food near Shirarahama Beach

We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:

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Photo: 663highland, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons

Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): visitwakayama.jp, town.shirahama.wakayama.jp