Shirahama Undersea Observation Tower: Day Trip from Osaka (115 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Shirahama Undersea Observation Tower is a tower in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, about 115 km in a straight line from Osaka Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Osaka for most travellers, depending on train connections.

| Type | Tower |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 白浜海中展望塔 |
| Location | Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Shirahama Station – about 4.8 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 115 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 151 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 218 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 33.67612, 135.33577 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.keyterrace.co.jp/facility/#observatory |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Shirahama Station, about 4.8 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (白浜海中展望塔) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Shirarahama – Beach, about 1 km away
- Shirahama Energy Land – Park, about 1 km away
- Engetsu Island – Island, about 2 km away
- Minakata Kumagusu Museum – Museum, about 2 km away
- Komariyama Island – Island, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.