Nanki Shirahama Onsen is one of Japan's representative hot spring resorts, mentioned in the Man'yoshu, the oldest existing collection of Japanese poetry. Along the coast, there are many naturally-created scenic spots, such as Senjojiki, Sandanbeki, and Engetsu Island. There are even large amusement parks nearby including Adventure World. Its warm climate means you can enjoy swimming in the sea from May, making it a popular base for marine sports and other leisure activities. In can be reached by train, the Nanki-Shirahama Interchange, and is not far from Nanki-Shirahama Airport.