A small detour,
a different side of Wakayama.
MUYA
Cafe, clothing and a small stay in an old Shirahama building
● Shirahama · Wakayama
MUYA occupies a restored four-storey former agricultural credit cooperative built in 1962, reopening in February 2020. Its official layout combines a cafe on the first floor, clothing on the second, lodging for one group per day on the third and occasional gallery events on the fourth. It is more than a sweets stop: these different uses offer ways to encounter the building and the Yuzaki neighbourhood through food, clothing or a stay.
Cafe, clothing and a small stay in an old Shirahama building
Make time for the place, as well as the journey.
Shirahama · Wakayama × Cafe, clothing and a small stay in an old Shirahama building
Cafe, clothing and a small stay in an old Shirahama building
Why include it in your visit
MUYA occupies a restored four-storey former agricultural credit cooperative built in 1962, reopening in February 2020. Its official layout combines a cafe on the first floor, clothing on the second, lodging for one group per day on the third and occasional gallery events on the fourth. It is more than a sweets stop: these different uses offer ways to encounter the building and the Yuzaki neighbourhood through food, clothing or a stay.
Photo: the venue’s registered promotional image.
MUYA5 useful points before you visitShirahama · Wakayama
Understand the floor layout
First-floor cafe, second-floor clothing, third-floor single-group lodging and fourth-floor occasional gallery.
Notice the reused building
The former 1962 cooperative building was repaired and reopened in 2020; the building is part of its identity.
Plan lodging and events separately
Check lodging reservations and exhibition dates separately. A cafe visit guarantees neither.
Find the town address
MUYA building at 1946 Shirahama. Check transport and movement between floors for your intended visit.
Use the channel for your purpose
Store guidance for cafe/clothing; official MUYA HOTEL information for capacity, facilities, price and availability.
Leave a little room
for the place itself.
Getting there with time to spare
The address is 1946 Shirahama. The official access page lists Friday–Monday 12:00–17:00, closed Tuesday–Thursday, while noting seasonal variation. A cafe visit and overnight check-in are separate arrangements; a drop-in does not establish lodging availability. Exhibitions are occasional, so do not assume a gallery event is running whenever the cafe is open. If one exhibition interests you, check its dates before planning around it.
Cafe, clothing and a small stay in an old Shirahama building
Choosing what suits your visit
The cafe’s official introduction focuses on simple drinks and food connected to people and products in Wakayama, while clothing follows MUYA’s own approach. Decide whether you want a first-floor break or time to browse upstairs. The lodging is described as a minimal space for one group, with essential facilities rather than large-hotel services. For an overnight visit, read the hotel guidance for capacity, equipment, arrival instructions and price instead of carrying cafe expectations into the reservation.
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MUYA — Visitor information
Name
MUYA
Address
1946 Shirahama, Nishimuro District, Wakayama
Phone
See the official contact channel
Access
MUYA building at 1946 Shirahama. Check transport and movement between floors for your intended visit.
Opening hours
Official store guidance:Friday–Monday 12:00–17:00, seasonal variation. Lodging times are separate.
Closing days
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in official store guidance; check seasonal updates.
Parking
Ask officially whether designated parking is available and where; nearby vacant land is not visitor parking.
Reservations
Store guidance for cafe/clothing; official MUYA HOTEL information for capacity, facilities, price and availability.
Sources checked on 30 September 2026. See current official information for changes to hours, prices and services before visiting. Source 1 / Source 2 / Source 3
MUYA — Frequently asked questions
Where is MUYA?
1946 Shirahama, Nishimuro District, Wakayama
What makes this place distinctive?
First-floor cafe, second-floor clothing, third-floor single-group lodging and fourth-floor occasional gallery. The former 1962 cooperative building was repaired and reopened in 2020; the building is part of its identity.
How should I check opening arrangements?
Official store guidance:Friday–Monday 12:00–17:00, seasonal variation. Lodging times are separate. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in official store guidance; check seasonal updates.
What should I consider when travelling there?
MUYA building at 1946 Shirahama. Check transport and movement between floors for your intended visit.
Can I discuss dietary or other visitor needs?
Ask about ingredients, equipment and access between floors. Step-free or accessibility facilities are not established here.
How should I prepare reservations and a budget?
Store guidance for cafe/clothing; official MUYA HOTEL information for capacity, facilities, price and availability.
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