Hotel Urashima - Katsuura (Wakayama)

Oceanfront thermal resort with natural Bokido cave hot-spring baths

Amenities

Hotel Urashima Katsuura offers five public hot-spring baths, including the natural Bokido cave hot-spring baths. Guests have access to a free shuttle service by car or ferry from JR Kii Katsuura Station, operating limited hours daily. A coin launderette, a souvenir shop, and a karaoke room are also available on site.

Rooms

Urashima Hotel provides 393 air-conditioned rooms with tatami floors and Japanese futon bedding. Each room includes a TV, fridge, electric kettle with green tea bags, and a private toilet. Rooms with Pacific Ocean views are available in the Nissho Kan building.

Location

The hotel is a 15-minute walk from Katsuura Fishing Port and a 20-minute drive from Taiji Whale Museum. Nachi Waterfall, a world-famous attraction, is a short drive from the property. Free WiFi is available in public areas, and complimentary parking is provided nearby.

Wellness

The hotel's main attraction is the natural Bokido cave hot-spring baths, built into a sea cave overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Guests can visit four other public hot-spring baths, including indoor mineral springs and a rooftop observatory with ocean views. Completing the onsen stamp rally earns guests free bath salts.

Dining

The on-site dining room serves a breakfast and dinner buffet with over 40 items, including a live tuna-cutting performance. Hotel Urashima uses locally sourced ingredients for its meals. Soft-serve ice cream and beer are available during breakfast.

• Onsen: 5 natural hot-spring baths including the Bokido cave
• Rooms: 393 air-conditioned rooms with tatami floors and futon bedding
• Dining: Buffet with over 40 items and live tuna-cutting performance
• Entertainment: Games room, karaoke, and the longest escalator in Japan
• Access: Free shuttle by car or ferry from JR Kii Katsuura Station

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