Engetsu Island: Day Trip from Osaka (114 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Engetsu Island is a island in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, about 114 km in a straight line from Osaka Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Osaka for most travellers, depending on train connections.
| Type | Island |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 円月島 |
| Location | Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Shirahama Station – about 4.9 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 114 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 149 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 217 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Place of Scenic Beauty |
| Interest among English readers | about 400 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 33.68998, 135.33643 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Shirahama Station, about 4.9 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (円月島) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Minakata Kumagusu Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Shirarahama – Beach, about 1 km away
- Shirahama Energy Land – Park, about 1 km away
- Shirahama Undersea Observation Tower – Tower, about 2 km away
- Komariyama Island – Island, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.