Engetsu Island

#1041 among destinations in Japan

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Engetsu Island is the popular name for Takashima, a small uninhabited islet off the coast of Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. It is noted for having a natural arch created through the effects of erosion by wind and waves, and has been designated a National Place of Scenic Beauty. ()

Local name: 高嶋 Coordinates: 33°41'24"N, 135°20'10"E

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Engetsu Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Adventure World, Tanabe Ogigahama Beach, Energy Land, Shirarahama.

2.7 miSE
Theme park, Zoo, Aquarium
Adventure World, Shirahama
69 min walk • Adventure World in Shirahama, Japan, is an exhilarating theme park that offers a unique blend of amusement rides, wildlife attractions, and aquatic experiences. This expansive park, nestled in the picturesque Wakayama Prefecture, provides a full day of fun for...
3.4 miNE
33°43'26"N • 135°22'41"E
Tanabe Ogigahama Beach, Tanabe
86 min walk • Beach, Bathing area
0.8 miSE
Theme park, Amusement park
Energy Land, Shirahama
22 min walk • Shirahama Energy Land is a science museum-type theme park located in Shirahama-cho, Nishimuro-gun, Wakayama Prefecture.
0.7 miSE
Beach
Shirarahama, Shirahama
19 min walk • Shirarahama is a sandy beach located on the coast of Leadsan Bay in Shirahama-cho, Nishimuro-gun, Wakayama Prefecture. It is known for its white quartz sand beach and Shirahama Onsen hot springs. It is a sister beach of Waikiki Beach in Hawaii.
3.1 miE
Hot springs
Nanki-Shirahama Onsen, Shirahama
79 min walk • Nanki-Shirahama Onsen is a hot spring resort in the town of Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. It is a major resort area for the Kansai region of Japan, and was ranked alongside Atami Onsen and Beppu Onsen as one the three major seaside hot spring resorts.
1.4 miS
Lookout, Geologic formation, Park
Senjojiki, Shirahama
35 min walk • Senjidajiki is a scenic beach in Shirahama-cho, Nishimuro-gun, Wakayama Prefecture. Together with Engetsu Island and San-dan-babe, it is designated as a national scenic beauty spot under the name of "Engetsu Island, Senjyoshiki, San-dan-babe".
4.6 miN
Town
Minabe
118 min walk • Minabe is a small town located in Hidaka District, Wakayama Prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan. As of 30 November 2021, the town had an estimated population of 12,137 in 4725 households and a population density of 100 persons per km².