Five Spring Resort The Shirahama combines contemporary Japanese design with the coastal landscape of Wakayama, using low buildings, dark stone and broad windows close to Shirahama’s shoreline. Guest spaces are generous and restrained, with futon-style beds, private bathing areas and terraces in selected accommodation. Pools and hot-spring facilities provide the property’s central restorative element, while the restaurant serves carefully presented seasonal dishes. Shirahama’s beaches, cliffs and coastal viewpoints are nearby, as are the region’s long-established onsen traditions. After dark, warm interior lighting and reflective water soften the resort’s strong geometric architecture.