Travel in Wakayama
Engetsu Island
Engetsu Island · 円月島
Engetsu Island is distinguished by an opening through its centre. View the island and sea together from the Shirahama coast.
Visitor information
Admission
The official tourism guide does not list a fee for viewing the island from the coast.
Opening hours
The official tourism guide does not list general opening hours for coastal views.
What to see at Engetsu Island
The opening through the island
The island’s central opening stands out from the shore. See its shape from the Shirahama coast without landing on the island.
JNTO Korean name and introduction for Engetsu Island JNTO English name and introduction for Engetsu Island Engetsu Island: Rinkai stop and walking directions
How to get to Engetsu Island
From JR Shirahama Station, take the bus for about 16 minutes to Rinkai, then walk about five minutes to the coast overlooking Engetsu Island. From your accommodation, check the approach to the stop separately. If returning by JR train, also check the bus from Rinkai back to the station.
Engetsu Island: Rinkai stop and walking directions Engetsu Island: bus from the JR station and walking directions Meiko timetable revised April 1, 2026
Visiting tips
If hoping to see sunset through the opening
Sunset through the island’s opening depends on the date and weather. Check whether your date allows that view, and confirm a return bus from Rinkai after waiting for sunset.
JNTO Korean name and introduction for Engetsu Island JNTO English name and introduction for Engetsu Island Meiko timetable revised April 1, 2026
Questions about Engetsu Island
Which bus stop should I use for Engetsu Island?
Get off at Rinkai. The coast overlooking the island is about five minutes on foot from the stop. The roughly 16-minute bus estimate starts at JR Shirahama Station; if leaving from your accommodation, check a nearby stop and service separately.
Engetsu Island: Rinkai stop and walking directions Engetsu Island: bus from the JR station and walking directions
Official sources
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- Engetsu Island: Rinkai stop and walking directions ·
- Engetsu Island: bus from the JR station and walking directions ·
- Meiko timetable revised April 1, 2026 ·
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