Off the Beaten Path in Kansai | Shirahama Day Trip Guide

|Shirahama Day Trip Guide. I've seen the sea many times, so I didn't have high expectations for the sea in Shirahama. Many people travel to Kansai and choose to come to Shirahama mainly because of the pandas and hot springs. Most people choose to go to Shirarahama Beach, but after seeing the Shirahama at Senjojiki and Sandanbeki, I strongly recommend Shirahama to those who want to explore off the beaten path in Kansai. The sea in Shirahama is a great choice! ⭕ Take the Kuroshio train to Shirahama Station After exiting the station, you can buy a one-day bus pass for JPY 1,100 at the Meiko Bus ticket office on the left. You can store your luggage in the lockers outside the station. ⭕ From Shirahama Station, you can first go to Toretore Market (とれとれ市場). There is a large dining area in the market where you can buy various ingredients and eat. There is also a live tuna cutting show in the market. ⭕ After leaving the market, go to the farthest Sandanbeki. Take the bus to Sandanbeki Station and walk to the destination. There is an observation deck at Sandanbeki where you can see Sandanbeki from afar. Here, it just looks like an ordinary seaside cliff. Be sure to follow the path of Sandanbeki and walk inside. There is a small path where you can pass through the fence to the end of the cliff and face the surging sea. This is the essence of Sandanbeki and is well worth experiencing. ⭕ From Sandanbeki, you can walk to Senjojiki (千畳敷), which takes about 13 minutes. Senjojiki is also a seaside cliff, named because it resembles thousands of tatami mats spread over the sea. If Sandanbeki is a breathtaking view of the sea from above, then Senjojiki is a direct view of the sea. You can walk to the end of the cliff, where the waves hit the rocks in front of you. The blue waves are very visually striking. ⭕ From Senjojiki, you can take the bus to Shirarahama Beach (白良浜). After seeing such a surging sea, you will feel that the sea at Shirarahama Beach is so calm. Finally, you can go from Shirarahama Beach to Engetsu Island (円月島) and watch a sunset by the sea. ⭕ A day is enough for the whole Shirahama itinerary. The attractions are connected by buses, making transportation convenient. The scenery is very beautiful and may be one of the most magnificent sea views we've seen in Japan. ⭕ All attractions are free of charge‼️‼️ If you don't go to the cave at Sandanbeki, you can see all the above attractions without spending a penny on tickets, which is very cost-effective. ⭕ The wind is strong by the sea‼️‼️ Be sure to prepare for the wind. Be careful with your hat (don't ask me how I know). Sandanbeki and Senjojiki are close to the sea, so be sure to pay attention to safety and stay away from the coast. JR Shirahama Station