Nankishirahama Airport (nicknamed Kumano Shirahama Resort Airport) has no card lounge, no ANA or JAL airline lounge, and no paid lounge. It is a compact airport served only by JAL’s Haneda route.

However, the 2nd floor has a free “lobby lounge” (an open space) that anyone can use. No reservation is required, and it has tables, chairs, and power outlets, so it also works for workations and remote work.

*The information in this article is current as of October 2026. Business hours and other details may change, so please check the latest information on the official Kumano Shirahama Resort Airport website.

Is There a Lounge at Nankishirahama Airport?

Here is what is and isn’t available in terms of card lounges and airline lounges.

Type	Available
ANA Lounge	No
JAL Sakura Lounge	No
Card lounge (lounge accessible with a gold card)	No
Paid lounge	No
Lounge accessible with Priority Pass	No

The official guide (as of June 2022) also lists lounges (paid and free) as “none” among the services the airport provides. If you are looking for a lounge that you can enter with gold card benefits, you will not be able to use one at Nankishirahama Airport.

The 2nd-Floor “Lobby Lounge” | A Free, No-Reservation Open Space

The official facility guide lists a “lobby lounge” on the 2nd floor. The Wakayama Workation Project also introduces it among its workation facilities as a “spacious free lounge.”

• Location: 2nd floor of the passenger terminal building
• Fee: Free
• Reservation: Not required. Anyone can use it freely
• Facilities: Tables, chairs, power outlets at the seats, free Wi-Fi
• Web meetings: Possible

Services such as drinks, which you would find at a card lounge, are not listed. Think of it as a rest area for relaxing.

The official website does not yet have a detailed page about the lobby lounge. Before you go, it is a good idea to check the available hours with the operator, Nankishirahama Airport Co. (0739-43-0095).

Ways to Spend Your Wait at the Airport

Besides the lobby lounge, there are other places in the airport where you can spend your waiting time.

Place	Details
2nd-floor boarding waiting room	Free FREESPOT (Wi-Fi) is available
1st-floor arrivals lobby and concierge area	Free FREESPOT (Wi-Fi) is available
Shop	8:10–18:20
Restaurant (takeout)	8:30–18:00 (some menu items are not available at certain times)
Observation deck	Free. 8:10 until the last flight departs (closed in bad weather)

Shop and restaurant hours are the business hours effective October 1, 2025.

Opening Hours and Flight Schedule Notes

Nankishirahama Airport is an airport with short terminal building hours.

• Terminal building opening and closing: 8:00–18:45
• Airport operating hours: 8:30–20:00
• JAL counter: 8:10–18:00

Only the Haneda route operates here, and the number of flights is limited. Because there are long gaps between flights, decide in advance where you will spend your time.

You cannot wait inside while the terminal building is closed. To avoid arriving too early, head to the airport in time for your flight.

Recommendations by Purpose

If You Want to Do a Workation or Remote Work

The 2nd-floor lobby lounge is convenient. It has power outlets and Wi-Fi, and web meetings are possible. Check the available hours with the operator beforehand.

If You Want to Kill Time After Arriving

Free FREESPOT is available in the 1st-floor arrivals lobby and concierge area. After you arrive, we recommend heading straight to your hotel or sightseeing spot instead of waiting at the airport.

If You Want to Spend Your Wait with Family

At the observation deck, you can watch planes take off and land for free. Even with children, you can enjoy your waiting time.

If You Want a Light Meal

Use the 2nd-floor restaurant (takeout) or the shop. Business hours run until around 18:30.

If You Are Using the Airport Before or After Sightseeing in Shirahama

Before or after sightseeing at places such as Adventure World or Shirahama Onsen, we recommend keeping your waiting time at the airport as short as possible.

Try NearMe for Getting to and from Nankishirahama Airport!

Nankishirahama Airport has no card lounge, and the terminal building’s hours are short, at 8:00–18:45. If you want to reduce the time you spend waiting at the airport, consider “NearMe” flat-rate taxi service to Nankishirahama Airport.

Why You Won’t Have to Wait

• Door-to-door: Travel from your hotel or home without transfers. You won’t arrive too early and have to wait at the airport. After landing, you can go straight from the airport to your hotel.
• 24-hour service: Even when the terminal building is closed, you don’t need to worry about getting there.
• Reliable with advance booking: Your pickup time and vehicle are confirmed by 6 p.m. the day before.
• Peace of mind for flight delays: There is no cancellation fee if your flight is delayed or canceled.

Overview

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• Shared ride (carpool): from ¥680 per person

Fares by area can be checked on the NearMe Nankishirahama Airport page.

How It Works

1. Enter your preferred date, time, and conditions to make a provisional booking.
2. You will receive a response on whether the booking is possible within a few hours.
3. By 6 p.m. the day before your ride, your departure and arrival times, vehicle, and route are confirmed.
4. On the day, simply board the vehicle at the designated location.

As a general rule, new bookings are accepted until 6 p.m. the day before the ride. Please book early.

How to Save Even More

• Early-bird discount: Get a discounted price by booking at least 14 days before your ride
• Share discount: Get a discounted price if you have a fellow passenger, or if your conditions (date, time, route) make it easy to find one
• Children ride at half the adult fare, and infants ride free
• One suitcase is free; large luggage incurs an additional fee
• Earn ANA, JAL, Starflyer, UA, and EVA miles when you use a shared ride

NearMe Is Recommended for

• Those who want to minimize their waiting time at the airport
• Those who want to head straight to their hotel or sightseeing spot after arriving
• Those heading to the airport outside the terminal building’s opening hours
• Those heading directly to a hotel around Shirahama Onsen
• Those traveling to the airport with family or friends

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. Is there a lounge at Nankishirahama Airport?

A. There is no card lounge, airline lounge, or paid lounge. There is a free “lobby lounge” (an open space) on the 2nd floor that anyone can use.

Q. Is there an ANA or JAL lounge?

A. No. Nankishirahama Airport has neither an ANA Lounge nor a JAL Sakura Lounge.

Q. Is there a lounge I can enter with a gold card?

A. No. There is no card lounge.

Q. Is the lobby lounge free? Do I need a reservation?

A. It is free, and no reservation is required. Anyone can use it freely.

Q. Can I work in the lobby lounge?

A. Yes. It has tables, chairs, power outlets, and free Wi-Fi, and web meetings are possible.

Q. What are the airport’s opening hours?

A. The terminal building opens and closes at 8:00–18:45. The airport’s operating hours are 8:30–20:00 (from October 1, 2025).

Q. Can I eat or shop at the airport?

A. On the 2nd floor, there is a shop (8:10–18:20) and a restaurant (takeout, 8:30–18:00).

Q. How can I reduce my waiting time at the airport?

A. Head to the airport in time for your flight. With NearMe, you can travel door-to-door from your home or hotel.

Summary

Nankishirahama Airport has no card lounge, no ANA or JAL lounge, and no paid lounge. The 2nd floor has a free lobby lounge that anyone can use, and with its power outlets and Wi-Fi, it works for workations too. Because the terminal building is open only from 8:00 to 18:45, decide in advance how you will spend your waiting time.

If you want to reduce your time waiting at the airport, please also consider NearMe, which offers door-to-door travel and confirms your pickup time with an advance booking. Give it a try the next time you use Nankishirahama Airport.