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Sunset

Hiroshima Sunset Walk

Catch the golden hour glow over the city before the sun dips below the horizon.

Best time: 15 AprAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 17:41

    Hiroshima Sanfrecce Soccer

    Grab a coffee or a light snack from a nearby convenience store or café. The stadium area has options, or check the route to a shop in the vicinity.

  2. 18:21

    Hiroshima Sanfrecce Soccer

    Walk to a quiet spot with a western view. The stadium itself faces west, but you can find open spaces nearby to watch the light change.

  3. 18:41

    Hiroshima Sanfrecce Soccer

    Watch the sun set toward the WNW. The golden light starts at 18:08 and the sun dips below the horizon at 18:41.

  4. 19:11

    Hiroshima Sanfrecce Soccer

    End your evening with a walk back toward the city center or a late dinner spot. Check the route for the best way back.

Local tip

The sun sets toward the WNW on this date. Find a spot with an unobstructed view to the west-northwest for the best experience.

Check before you go

  • Check the Astram schedule if you are using public transport to get to Koiki Koen-mae.
  • Sunset is at 18:41 local time. Arrive early to secure a good spot.

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

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