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Sunset

Golden Hour at the Martyrs' Park

Catch the last light of the day at Hagi Christian Martyrs Memorial Park, with a warm meal beforehand.

Best time: 16:49About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 16:06

    Grill Restaurant Kenran

    Grab a steak or yakiniku at Grill Restaurant Kenran. The beef from the local farm is the highlight here. Since it is still early, you can enjoy a relaxed dinner without rushing.

  2. 16:56

    Hagi Christian Martyrs Memorial Park

    Walk to Hagi Christian Martyrs Memorial Park. Arrive early to find a quiet spot near the monument for the exiled Christians. The park is a place of solemn reflection, associated with the historical story of Kumagai Motonao and Amano Motonobu.

  3. 17:26

    Hagi Christian Martyrs Memorial Park

    Watch the sun set. The golden light begins around this time, casting a warm glow on the graves and the monument. The sun sets toward the WSW, providing a clear view of the day ending.

Local tip

Grill Restaurant Kenran is open from 17:00, but offers lunch by reservation from 11:30-14:00 (closed Tue). For dinner, ensure you arrive before 17:00 to secure a table before the sunset viewing.

Check before you go

  • Grill Restaurant Kenran dinner hours are 17:00-22:00.
  • The park has no specific opening hours listed, so it is accessible during daylight hours.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Hagi (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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