Timeline
16:45
Start with a proper coffee at Coffee Kan. The French press brew is serious business and the atmosphere is perfect for settling in before the walk. It is open from 10:00 so you have plenty of time.
17:10
Walk to Kurashiki Sports Park. The 1500-meter perimeter track offers a wide, open view of Muscat Stadium. Arrive just before the sun dips below the horizon to see the WSW sunset glow over the field.
17:55
Head to Takataya for dinner. This smoky yakitoriya in the back alleys serves fantastic grilled chicken at reasonable prices. It opens at 17:00, so it is ready and waiting when you finish your sunset view.
18:30
End the night at Chouya. This friendly pub serves local microbrews and inventive Japanese food. It opens at 17:30, making it a lively spot to wind down after a hearty meal.
Local tip
The sunset faces WSW. If you are visiting on a different date, check the specific sunset time as the direction shifts slightly between WSW in winter and WNW in summer.
Check before you go
- Coffee Kan is open Tu-Su 10:00-17:00.
- Takataya is open Mo-Su 17:00-22:00.
- Chouya is open Mo-Sa 17:30-23:00.
Worth knowing
- Coffee Kan is open at 16:45 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
- Chouya is open at 18:30 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Kurashiki (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).