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Adventure World
Wakayama park blending a zoo, aquarium, and amusement rides, famous for its successful giant panda breeding program.
1 km · about 5 min drive
Wakayama, Japan · Asia
Shirahama is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Tanabe, 43km from Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail.
Shirahama is a town located in Wakayama, Japan. With a population of 23,325, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Shirahama sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Shirahama to your route.
Shirahama (白浜町, Shirahama-chō) is a town in Nishimuro District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 October 2021, the town had an estimated population of 20,704 in 11,024 households and a population density of 100 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 200.98 square kilometres (77.60 sq mi).
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Shirahama is located in Wakayama, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 33.6833 latitude, 135.3500 longitude.
Shirahama has a population of approximately 23,325 people, making it a town in Japan.
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Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
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Wakayama park blending a zoo, aquarium, and amusement rides, famous for its successful giant panda breeding program.
1 km · about 5 min drive
famous road
An ancient network of pilgrimage routes through the mountainous Kii Peninsula, one of only two UNESCO-listed pilgrimage trails in the world.
43 km · about 50 min drive
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