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One of the “100 best sunsets in Japan” and a landmark with its beautiful seascape.
A landmark of the Nanki-Shirahama area, familiar as the subject of paintings, photographs, and postage stamps. The official name is “Takashima” but it’s commonly called “Engetsu-jima” because of the sea cave (hole) near the center of the island.
The water around the island is crystal clear. And it is beautiful when the blue sky is reflected on the surface of the sea during the day, and the island looks like it's floating on a blue canvas. It shows a different appeal during sunset. As the sun sets over the horizon in the direction of Shikoku, the sky is dyed orange, yellow and red. And the scenery and the elegant island create a magnificent harmony. This spectacular view has been highly evaluated by expats and has been selected not only as one of the “100 best sunsets in Wakayama” but also as one of the “100 best sunsets in Japan”
The sunsets through the sea cave can be seen only at some limited times of the year: for about two weeks between March 20 and April 5, and around September 23. It means around the vernal and autumnal equinoxes are the best time to see them. Another thing to check out is that the hidden rough rock surface around the island comes out when the water level drops at low tide.
It used to be allowed to step on the shore and get close to the island, but now entering the island is not permitted due to its severe deterioration. (As of July 2021)
The sunsets through the sea cave can be seen only for some limited times in spring and autumn.
A fantastic sunset scene.
The water around the island is crystal clear.
這裡不是一般亞洲觀光客會來的點，但我就是喜歡這種偏冷門且自然路線，只是很可惜我們沒有看到美麗的夕陽
圓月島～無論是什麼時間去都很美，尤其是在日落時～更能看到大自然的鬼斧神工哦
圓月島~以圓形海蝕洞為特色之一~還有那迷人的夕陽~美景~讓人陶醉其中
圓月島的背景是夕陽美景聞名日本～每年都吸引很多觀光客，也成為白濱町～觀賞夕陽的代表景點。
被海浪侵蝕形成特別的樣貌，來的時間不對沒能拍到夕陽美景。
