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Sunset

Golden Hour at Kazuemachi

Catch the last warm light of the day reflecting off the river and the historic geisha district.

Best time: sunsetAbout 75 min

Timeline

  1. 16:10

    Coil

    Grab a temaki hand roll and tea at Coil. The DIY style is a fun way to start your evening, and you can take your food outside to eat while you walk.

  2. 16:40

    Kazuemachi

    Walk over to Kazuemachi. Find a spot along the riverbank to wait. The area is small, so you can easily find a quiet corner facing the water.

  3. 17:00

    Kazuemachi

    Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The golden light hits the geisha houses and the river, creating a peaceful atmosphere before the evening lights come on.

  4. 17:20

    Barrier

    Head to Barrier for a drink or a bite to eat. It is just a minute walk away, making it the perfect place to unwind after the view.

Local tip

Coil is open until 21:30, so you have plenty of time to enjoy your hand roll before the sunset. Barrier is also open late, so you can stay as long as you like after the sun goes down.

Check before you go

  • Coil is open Mo-Su 11:00-21:30.
  • Barrier is open Mo-Su 12:00-22:30.

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

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