Engetsuto Island
円月島／Engetsuto
- National Parks Special Protection Area
- Scenic Spot(National Designation)
Details
Engetsuto Island is made of conglomerate rock of gravel and sand. Wave erosion has opened a hole in the middle through which the sunset near the spring and autumn equinoxes is visible, making it a popular tourist spot and symbol of Shirahama Town. Its actual name is ‘Takashima,’ but everyone knows it by Engetsuto, which means Full Moon Island.
| Address | Shirahama-cho, Nishimuro-gun, Wakayama-ken 649-2211 Japan |
| Parking | Parking lot available. |
| Traffic Access | Short walk from "Setonoura" or "Rinkai (Engetsu Island)" bus stop by Meiko Bus. |
| Remarks | Restrooms available (waterfront public restrooms). |
| Cultural Heritage | National Parks Special Protection Areas, Sightseeing Spots (National) |
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