Alaise de Bale Shirahama
アレーズド・バレ SHIRAHAMA
Does Alaise de Bale Shirahama allow tattoos? In a private bath
The hotel publishes no tattoo policy for its large bath. A family bath is rented for 45 minutes at ¥2,000 plus tax, booked on the day you stay.
The family bath is a paid private bath, ¥2,000 before tax for 45 minutes, by time slot from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. You apply on the day of your stay, first come first served. The hotel publishes no tattoo policy for the large bath.
What the hotel says about its baths
家族でのプライベートタイムを楽しめる家族風呂もご用意しております。
The operator’s own wording.
The bath
The hotel also sells rooms with an open-air bath, in a Western style for two to four and a Japanese style for two to five. It doesn’t say whether those tubs, or the family bath, are filled with spring water.
The large bath has a sauna and a cold bath and is open 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. and 7 to 10 a.m.
The hotel
Formerly the New Port Club. Check-in is 3 to 10 p.m. and checkout is 10 a.m. Parking for 25 cars is free. Some standard rooms have no shower room, so ask when you book.
Good to know
- Book the family bath at check-in. It can’t be reserved before the day.
- Spring water isn’t stated for the private or room baths.
Getting there
Shirahama STN · JR Kisei line
About 10 minutes by car.
From Shin-Osaka, the Kuroshio limited express reaches Shirahama in about 2 hours 20 minutes. The hotel names no bus stop and no shuttle, so take a taxi.
Where it is
- JR Kuroshio limited express 2 hr 30 min from Osaka
- bus 15 min
- Shinkansen tickets Seats between any two stations, booked by date.
- JR Kansai Wide Area Pass ¥12,000 · 5 days Worth it if you’re riding the Kuroshio to Shirahama and back.
- Wakayama and Shirahama coast day tour Toretore fish market, Shirahama and the Senjojiki rock shelf, from Osaka.
- Japan Rail Pass from ¥53,000 · 7, 14 or 21 days For a trip that takes in several regions by Shinkansen and JR lines.
What happens when you arrive
Skip the shared baths and use one of the private baths. No reservation needed.
How we know
Bath layout confirmed, tattoo policy not published Checked on the official site (the operator’s own bath and room pages)
Best for: a resort stay with a private bath slot in the evening
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