Museums
Shirahama is a town rich with history. It has not only hot springs and magnificent ocean views, but also many museums illustrating the history of the town. To know the history of Shirahama is important if you want to know about the town. For people living in the modern age, there is something deeply appealing in the culture a way of life of the past. Shirahama, which has been famous for over 1,000years, is a town rich in culture and with a long history. Taking time to have a look at its culture and history can be very enjoyable. No matter how many times you visit here, you can always feel its charm, as it shows you different faces, and gives you different feelings every time you visit it.
KISHU MUSEUM 紀州博物館
Collections of Jpanese artworks such as ceramics and ukiyo-e(woodblock prints) that have been gathered from the Shinou family and other ancient Kishu families are on display four to five times throughout the year.
The only remaining ukiyo-e by Eishousai Chouki, a famous artist from the late 18th century, as well as the complete“36 Scenes of Mount Fuji”by Andou Hiroshige can also be seen.
http://www.aikis.or.jp/~kishyu/
SHIRAHAMA SPA AND FOLKLORE MUSEUM 白浜民俗温泉資料館
This museum recounts both the health benefits and the historical backgrounds of the city's springs.Indigenous to the area are cedar and cypress trees. Surrounded by the scent of cedar, you can view historical materials watch a video presentation on the history of hot springs.
GOLDEN TEMPLE 白浜金閣寺
Here you will find a replica of Kyoto's famous Golden Temple.The still waters of the nearby pond reflect the beauty of the temple,creating an added dimension of peace and tranquility.
HONKAKUJI 本覚寺
Since the Edo period the buddhist priests here have collected more than 1000 rare seashells,lending the nickname "seashell temple".A particular type of shell first discovered it Shirahama was named after this temple.
http://www.aikis.or.jp/~ja3cqq/
KUMAGUSU MINAKATA MUSEUM 南方熊楠記念館
Wakayama-born Kumagusu Minakata was best remembered for his research on fungus.
This world-renowned biologist's research materials, specimens, books and many other articles are on exhibit here.
http://www.minakatakumagusu-kinenkan.jp/english/
NANKI SHIRAHAMA SENSHIN PARK 南紀白浜洗心園
Visitors will receive complimentary tea made with delicious water that has been purified using the famous BINCHOUTAN charcoal. Every year, including the ROUBAI cherry in February and the SHIDAREZAKURA(weeping cherry) in April, visitors can enjoy the various kinds of cherry blossoms that bloom all over the park.Please relax and enjoy the calm atmosphere and colorful flowers that decorate the park from season to season.
MUSEUM OF TIBETAN BUDDHISM 白浜美術館
This museum houses a rare collection of statues and portraits, including icons of androgynous gods, and Buddhist statues from the Tibetan and esoteric sects.The adjoining Kanki Shrine is visited by many for its purported efficacy in bringing marriage and fertility.
Information Guide
| Name | The nearest but station |
Business Hour | Admission | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | Student | Child | |||
| Kishu Museum紀州博物館 0739-43-5108 |
Heisougen 平草原 |
9：00〜17：00 | 700 | 350 | |
| Shirahama Folk data & Hot spa Museum 白浜民俗温泉資料館 0739-43-5270 |
Heisougen 平草原 |
8：30〜17：00 Closed：Wednesday |
Free of Charge | ||
| Shirahama Kinkakuji (Dokuritudaihonzan- syushinin) 白浜金閣寺（独立大本山修心院） 0739-42-2437 |
Shirahama kesatusmae 白浜警察前 |
(Closing now) | 300 | 200 | |
| Kumagusu Minakata Museum南方熊楠記念館 0739-42-2872 |
Rinkai 臨海 |
9：00〜17：00 Closed：Thursday and 6/28〜6/30, 12/29〜1/3 (7/20〜8/31Open throughout) |
400 | 200 | |
| Nanki Shirahama Senshin Park 南紀白浜洗心園 0739-43-0348 |
Shirarahama 白良浜 |
Open 24 hours | Free of Charge | ||
| Museum of Tibetan Buddism ・Kanki Shrine 白浜美術館・歓喜神社 0739-42-2589 |
Sakata 阪田 |
8：30〜17：00 Closed：12/29〜30、6/29〜30 |
500 | - | |
※Inquiries answered in Japanese only.
