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米田賢一 (Kenichi Yoneda), CC BY 3.0
Engetsu Island
円月島Wakayama · Kansai
A small uninhabited islet off the Shirahama coastline, famous for a natural moon-shaped sea-arch eroded through its sandstone center. A National Place of Scenic Beauty and one of Japan's top 100 sunset spots — the sun drops through the arch during select weeks each spring and autumn.
- Crowd level
- Hidden gem
- Rating
- 4.5· 361 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours
- Admission
- Uninhabited islet viewed from Shirahama shore, free, no admission. National Place of Scenic Beauty.
- Nearest station
- Shirahama Station (Kinokuni Line)
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
Open 24 hoursFreeStored weekly hours
Daily Open 24 hours
How to get there
Meiko loop bus to the Rinkai (Engetsujima) stop, viewpoint directly opposite.
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