This place was bigger than I thought it would be! Because this place is so big, you’ll need to walk a lot. You can buy tickets at the entrance and if you walk a little bit, you’ll see a fountain with penguins swimming. You can see the animals in such a close distance but I think their habitats are too small. One thing I don’t understand is that the red panda gets a decent amount of space and the other animals live in a small space or is too populated. Other than that, the events and food are nice.

We came for the pingu smile party as it’s his 45TH bday. The dolphin show is spectacular you can tell the dolphins are close to their trainers and treated well. They even do a little dance and wakeboards with the trainers. The smoke party collab is cute and very Japanese. The only thing is the rides are paid and the penguins could use bigger homes there’s too many of them

Nice zoo and theme park setup. The marine mammal show was amazing and the staff swimming with them were so friendly and vibrant. Nice safari ride past African animals. Many animals to view. It's good value for money.

Such a wonderful place. The setting makes it the most picturesque zoo I’ve ever been to. Nice walking path to see animals.

I was disappointed because there was no panda in zoo . Rest all is good nice place to visit with kids for a day. Kids can see various animals and have fun rides

Park size is not that large. Easy to walk. A lot of cute animals. Animal shows are highly recommended.

Pretty empty on a Tuesday 11am. Nice show with the dolphins, safari was nice but quite small and most importantly no panda in sight... after asking the staff, all pandas were sent back to China in June... pretty sad about it as I paid 5300 yen entry to see them. apparently all pandas over the world were sent back to China for breeding. Wished I knew it before, so be warned. If you have kids, it's a nice theme parc. However as 30 yo couple, it's just okay. 3 stars due to deception... Sept 2025

The scenery view to the ocean on a clear day is amazing. Afternoon sun highlights the cliff face. I went in Jan 2025 so it was winter 7 degrees. The wind was very strong. I did not pay to take the cave trip but read reports it’s worth it.

20251101 - took 20 min bus from shirahama jr station. area have a cafe, free footbath and a paid entry inside the cave. Ticket cost 1500 yen and an elevator goes down to lower section where you can see many different rock formations, a nice shrine and experience the strong waves crashing into the cave during high tide. Ticket is a bit pricey for the relatively quick experience but good to experience once.

Interesting area, probably over priced at $15 per person for approx 15 mins. has a cafe & shop attached.

Very Small little cave complex. The waves coming into it were quite impressive. However I felt a little hassled by the staff. At 1,500 per adult it seemed a little pricey for its size.

It seems the shogunate used this cave as a hideout. It was a okay place. If you are in the area you can visit, don't go out of your way to visit this place. Tickets are 1500 yen, which is expensive compared to what you got to see...

The cave is located in Shirahama and was carved by ocean waves of the Pacific Oceon thousands of years ago. It was used as a hideout for the pirates known as " Kumano Suigin" a local pirate who controlled sea routes along Kii Peninsular during Heian period (794-1185). Information and history about the cave can be read at the information centre. To explore the old cave, we have to take a 36meters elevator down. There are also a Shrine, old pirates clothes, & weapons used. It is full of historical mysteries and wonders. We had a wonderful experience visiting the cave. It is one of my favourite visited place in the area.

Price is steep compared to other attractions in Japan standard. The cave could be finished within 10 minutes

A hidden place for cherry blossom in week days. Recommed to visit here by driving. 360 degree of sea shore and sunset. Airport is very closed too, can see plane take off/landing

It is a very lovely place to go and to enjoy nature and when the cherry blossoms are in bloom. As a matter of fact, we are going to go there again today to see the Cherry blossoms. They've also just completed some more renovations, which are, in my opinion is a great improvement. If you are in Shira Houma during the cherry blossom time of year, it's a must go see!

Good place if you like walking and nature

Beautiful park. Loved the peace and the quite. Textured due to its mountain location. The sky deck is hidden behind the entrance hall.

It looked like a nice Park, however they don't allow pets, maybe it's not fair to give it a low rating for that, but I couldn't really make the most out of it because I was with my dog.

Nice park ... but a little bit small...

Very nice park with many varieties. Maybe needs a little more maintenance. Huge parking and a very nice toilets.

Nice weather and fresh air here If u have a kid It’s a very good choice here Have several mini playground here and a big one

Its a great place for the kids. A lot of playing options are available

Awesome place to spend time with kids.

Huge and clean. Seek out the mountain trail in the back 40.

Very nice location for people with children

Best public park in the area

Fun place for kids

I love the food. Very fresh. Service staff are friendly. Atmosphere is very nice and clean.

Beautiful restaurant also for seafood and not so touristic and neither so expensive like the Tore tore seafood market.

I visited this restaurant during lunch hours. Although at first look they seem like a sushi restaurant, they offered a fish based soup ramen with some sushi on the side. It was surprisingly good, especially the soup. The price was affordable and they had a wide selections of lunch sets. Would recommend.

Delicious sea food

Price reasonable and delicious seafood

(Translated by Google) When I went to Shirahama on a family trip, I wanted to eat delicious seasonal local fish, so I found "Kanpachiya Seafood Restaurant" while driving. I went there at night, and the restaurant was full of customers. There was a fish tank at the entrance, and the atmosphere was good, as if I could eat delicious local fish. The Kanpachi platter included raw whitebait, and the bitter taste went well with sake. Speaking of local foods, Hirome wakame, fried moray eel, grilled turban shell, and fried Wakayama's No. 1 tachiuo were all delicious, but I was most addicted to "marinated red shrimp". It's not a local product, but the shrimp was marinated to the best of my taste, and I ordered more! For the final course, we had a 12-piece raw whitebait gunkan nigiri platter, but other than that there were few local fish, and there was a lot of tuna, salmon, eel, red shrimp, etc. It was a little disappointing compared to what I expected as there were many ingredients that you can get anywhere. The prices seemed high overall, but if you want to eat delicious seafood in the Shirahama area, this is a restaurant I would recommend! (Original) 家族旅行で白浜へ来た時は、美味しい旬の地魚を食べたいので、ドライブしながら見つけたのが「海鮮レストラン　勘八屋」 夜に来店しましたが、店内はお客さんが満席、入口に生け簀があったり、美味しい地魚が食べれそうな雰囲気が良いです。 勘八盛りには生シラスがあり、 ほろ苦さがお酒に良く合いました。 地物と言えば、 ひろめワカメや、ウツボの唐揚げ、サザエ壺焼き和歌山水揚げ№１のたちうお1本揚げは、どれを食べても美味しかったんですが、一番にハマってしまったので、 「赤海老沖漬け」 地物では無いんですが、海老の漬け具合が最高に良くて余りの美味しさに追加注文してしまいました！ 〆は、にぎり盛合わせ十二貫生シラス軍艦は入っていましたが、それ以外は地魚が少なく、マグロ、サーモン、鰻、赤海老等 何処でも食べれるネタが多きて期待していたより、少しがっかりですね 全体的に値段が高く感じましたが、 白浜方面で美味しい海鮮料理が食べたいならおススメできるお店ですね！

(Translated by Google) It was very delicious and relatively reasonably priced, which was great! My companion ordered the Goto Udon set, which he said was also very delicious. I'd like to stop by again next time I visit Shirahama. (Original) とても美味しくて、値段も比較的リーズナブルで良かったです！ 同行者は五島うどんのセットを頼んでいましたが、こちらもとても美味しかったそうです。 また白浜に行く際は立ち寄りたいです。

Tore Tore Ichiba is an absolute paradise for seafood lovers! The variety and freshness of the seafood here are unmatched. From live shellfish to premium cuts of tuna, everything is top-quality and reasonably priced. The market is lively, with friendly vendors offering samples and recommendations. The oysters and scallops were incredibly fresh, and the sushi selection was delicious. I also loved the local orange juice—it was rich and refreshing, the perfect drink to complement the seafood feast. The atmosphere is bustling but well-organized, making it an enjoyable experience for both tourists and locals. If you’re in Wakayama, this market is a must-visit for an authentic taste of Japan’s seafood culture! Would definitely come back again!

This is the cleanest "wet" market I've seen so far. Ok, it's a semi wet market, albeit having not much space 😉. Tore Tore Ichiba is also a tourist spot, especially on the summer day - so I was told. Plenty of stuff to buy - skewed shiifuud desu. Fresh sakana for sale. It has a huuuuge aquarium with cool fishes. Enjoy your stay with lots of tabemono. I've had a bowl of UDON soup "OISHII!" There's also a Play place for kids (claw machines and slots for toys. There is also a supppa to buy your omiyage aka pasalubongs!

Terrible Experience – Never Again The staff member at the BBQ check-in counter was unbelievably rude. He couldn’t speak English, yet he shouted right in my face and looked furious when I didn’t understand his broken English. I had booked a table for four, but he just kept yelling “NEXT!” with no explanation — so I had no idea if we had a table or had to wait. One minute later, he suddenly said there was a table upstairs. When we got there, more than half of the tables were completely empty. So why force customers to wait outside in the scorching heat at 12 p.m.? The organization and crowd management here are a joke. Food is overpriced and nowhere near worth it. 3400yen for a table with grill for 2 adults and 2 kids including unlimited soft drink also overpriced. Seafood was not fresh as advertised. The desserts sold outside were awful. One visit was more than enough — I will never return, and I strongly advise my friends and anyone reading this to stay away.

A famous seafood market right next to the motorway. Plenty of free carparks. Lots of shopping and eating opportunities. A place not to be missed. Remember to bring your own bags as they charge for bags.

Watch the cutting of live tuna at 12 noon. Order and eat seafood around the many food stalls in the market. Must try the different fish cakes as they are fresh and juicy.

Lots of fresh seafood. Table outside to eat or grilling stations for ¥1,000/pp.

A large seafood market for tourists. There is a huge parking lot for free. A/C in the indoor area. Some shops can accept credit cards so it’s more convenient for the foreigners. The sea urchin rice bowl (うに丼) we purchased was not very fresh. Overall, it’s still a good place for food and souvenirs.

(Translated by Google) According to word of mouth, there was a line even before it opened at 11:30. I arrived at 11 o'clock and waited at number 1. One after another. It was windy and cold outside and I was waiting. The owner of the store asked me to come inside😊 What a considerate shop👏 My eldest son had a special lunch, and my eldest daughter had a thinly sliced ​​lean meat lunch. I'm a middle-aged rose lunch. Added assorted hormones. What surprised me the most was the rice🍚!! ️ It's shining! Super delicious😋 I think it's the best thing I've ever eaten at a restaurant. The offal is fresh, odorless and delicious. The meat is really tender and delicious. The meat that came with my eldest son's special lunch looked like it was fatty! I really recommend all of their lunches. I was happy. (Original) 口コミで11時半オープン前でも並んでいると🤔 11時に着いて1番で待っていたら 次次と。 外は風が強く、寒くて待っていたら お店のオーナーさんが店内に入って下さいと😊 何と気のきくお店かと👏 長男は特上ランチ、長女は赤身の薄切ランチ 自分は中落ちバラランチ。 追加でホルモン盛り合わせ。 一番驚いたのは、ご飯🍚‼️ 光っている！メチャクチャ美味い😋 今迄に外食で食べた🍚の中で一番かと。 ホルモンは新鮮で臭み無く美味い。 お肉は本当に柔らかくて美味しい。 長男の特上ランチの一緒に入ってた肉は大トロみたい！ 本当にどのランチも全てお勧めします。 喜んでました。

(Translated by Google) Located near JR Kii-Tanabe Station, this is a popular yakiniku restaurant that also serves lunch. This time, I visited for lunch. I had the special yakiniku lunch. I usually only go to popular restaurants, so this was quite a luxury (lol). The rice in the photo is a large serving. There is a parking lot behind the restaurant. Various barcode payments are available. (Original) JR紀伊田辺駅近くにある、ランチ営業もしている焼肉の人気店。今回は、ランチで訪店。焼肉ランチの中から、特上ランチを頂きました。大衆店しか行かないので、これはかなり贅沢ですね（汗）。写真のごはんは大盛りです。駐車場は、お店の裏にあります。各種バーコード決済使えます。

(Translated by Google) I think it's one of the best yakiniku restaurants in Tanabe, and the top loin is very tender and delicious. I feel it's a little greasy, though. They also have a reasonable lunch. Although they don't have completely private rooms, most of the rooms are private, so it's appealing. (Original) 田辺の焼肉屋さんではトップクラスにお値段のいい方だと思いますが、上ロースなどはとても柔らかくて美味しいです。少し脂っこいかな、とは感じますが。お値打ちのランチもあり。完全な個室ではないですが、他の人と会わない部屋が多いのも魅力。

(Translated by Google) If you're not sure where to go, go here! It was delicious! I visit every year as a regular for my birthday meal. I recommend making a reservation. People who arrived later were told that the restaurant was fully booked. There is an affiliated parking lot 🅿️ a little further away. I think it's the Maruni parking lot. The parking lot is located along the one-way street that leads from the station through Family Mart. Be careful not to drive the wrong way on your way back. (Original) 迷ったらここ！ 美味しかった〜毎年、誕生日のご飯定番に訪問します。 予約はしておいた方がいいと思います。後から来はった人は予約で満席ですと言われてたので。駐車場はちょい離れたところに提携駐車場🅿️があります。確か、○二（マルニ）駐車場だったと思います。駐車場は駅からファミリーマート抜ける一方通行沿いにあります。帰りは逆走しないように気をつけてください。

(Translated by Google) I want to eat tender and delicious meat! I use it during the day and at night. Meat grilled over binchotan charcoal is delicious! I have an image that people from outside the prefecture often come here. Lunch is reasonably priced, so I think anyone can go there! The lunch menu includes a yakiniku lunch and a set lunch menu. (Depending on the day, there are days when only yakiniku lunch is available.) The special lunch (2,750 yen) comes with 2 pieces of each of 5 different parts, perfect for those who want to eat a variety of meat✨ Whatever you eat is delicious! I'm also happy to have tongue stew! I'm also interested in the menu of single hot pot items! . There are also seats on the first and second floors. In the evening, we are accepting reservations for groups of 5 or more. There is a sign in front of the store with information on where to park. (Original) 柔らかくて美味しいお肉が食べたい！という時に、お昼も夜も利用しております。 備長炭で焼くお肉は美味しい！ 県外の方もよく来られてるイメージです。 ランチはお手頃な価格なので、どなたでも行きやすいかと思います！ランチメニューは、焼肉ランチと、セットランチメニューあり。（日によって焼き肉ランチのみの日もあります。） 特上ランチ（2,750円）は、5種類の部位が2枚ずつ提供され、色んな種類を食べたい方にぴったりです✨ 何を食べても美味しいです！タンシチューがあるのも嬉しい！単品のお鍋のメニューも気になります！。 一階と二階にも席があります。 夜は、5名以上から予約を承っているご様子です。 駐車場の場所の案内については、お店の前に看板がつけられています。

(Translated by Google) Used on 2021/8/11. This was my second dinner, and I was very satisfied this time as well. Since it's a high-quality meat, I can't eat a lot because of the money and oil, but it always fills my mind and body. Beef tongue is really delicious. Next time, I would like to order something like the recommended menu of the day. I went there right after it opened, and was shown to a table, but I think the yakiniku eaten in the tatami room is even more delicious, so next time I'd like to eat it upstairs again. (Original) 2021/8/11に利用しました。 2度目のディナーでしたが、今回も大満足。高級なお肉なだけにお金と油を見ると量はたくさん食べれませんが、いつも心と体が満たされます。牛タンがほんまに美味しい。次はその日のおすすめメニューみたいなものも頼みたいです。オープンすぐに行ったのもあり、テーブル席への案内でしたが、やはり座敷で食べる焼肉がより美味しく感じるので、次回はまた上の階で食べたいなと思います。

(Translated by Google) The meat is top quality and the liver is fresh and impressive. It's best to wait in front of the store early as it fills up immediately after opening. (Original) お肉が上等　レバーも新鮮で感動 オープン直後いっぱいになるので早めに店の前で待つのがベスト