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Sunset at Ajio Falls

Watch the sun dip below the Abu Volcanoes while the columnar joints of Ajio Falls catch the last light.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 16:26

    Ajio Falls

    Arrive at Ajio Falls before the sun sets. The water cascades down unique columnal joints, offering a quiet moment to settle in before the main event.

  2. 16:56

    Ajio Falls

    Find a comfortable spot near the falls. The golden light begins to warm the stone and water, creating a soft, atmospheric glow.

  3. 17:26

    Ajio Falls

    Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The sky shifts colors as the light fades from the volcanic landscape.

  4. 17:56

    Ajio Falls

    Stay for a while after sunset. The falls remain visible in the twilight, and the air cools as the day ends.

Local tip

Check the route for transport to Ajio Falls as evening approaches. No food or drink shops are listed in the immediate context, so plan to eat before or after your visit.

Check before you go

  • Sunset on 15 January is at 17:26 local time.
  • Ajio Falls is free to enter.

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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