Travel in Wakayama · 和歌山県
Engetsu Island · 円月島
Engetsu Island · 円月島
Engetsu Island is known for the opening through its center. View the island and sea together from the Shirahama coast.
Visitor information
Admission
Official tourism guidance does not list a separate fee for viewing the island from the coast.
Opening hours
Official tourism guidance does not list general opening hours for coastal viewing.
What to see at Engetsu Island · 円月島
The island's central opening
From the shore, look for the opening through the island's center. You can see its shape from the Shirahama coast without entering the island.
JNTO Engetsu Island Korean name and introduction JNTO Engetsu Island English name and introduction Engetsu Island: Rinkai stop and walking route
How to get to Engetsu Island · 円月島
Take a bus from JR Shirahama Station for about 16 minutes and get off at Rinkai. The coast with views of Engetsu Island is about five minutes on foot from the stop. From lodging, check the route to the stop separately. For a return JR journey, also check bus times from Rinkai back to the station.
Engetsu Island: Rinkai stop and walking route Engetsu Island: bus and walk from the JR station Meiko Bus timetable revised April 1, 2026
Visit tips
If you want sunset through the opening
Sunset through the island's opening depends on your visit date and weather. Check whether the alignment is possible that day, and confirm buses back from Rinkai after waiting for sunset.
JNTO Engetsu Island Korean name and introduction JNTO Engetsu Island English name and introduction Meiko Bus timetable revised April 1, 2026
Questions about Engetsu Island · 円月島
Which bus stop should I use for Engetsu Island?
Get off at Rinkai. The coast with island views is about five minutes on foot from the stop. The roughly 16-minute bus estimate starts at JR Shirahama Station; from your lodging, check nearby stops and services separately.
Engetsu Island: Rinkai stop and walking route Engetsu Island: bus and walk from the JR station
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- Engetsu Island: Rinkai stop and walking route ·
- Engetsu Island: bus and walk from the JR station ·
- Meiko Bus timetable revised April 1, 2026 ·
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