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Kurashiki Sunrise at Nozaki House

Start your day in Kojima before the rest of Kurashiki wakes up. The historic Nozaki House faces west, offering a clear view of the sun dipping below the horizon over the Seto Inland Sea.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 75 min

Timeline

  1. 16:31

    Nozaki House

    Arrive at Nozaki House and take in the quiet atmosphere of the 1833 salt farmer's residence. The building is open from 09:00, so you have plenty of time to explore the storehouses and tools before the main event.

  2. 17:06

    Nozaki House

    Find a spot in the residence grounds facing west. The sun sets toward the WSW, aligning perfectly with the view from this historic home.

  3. 17:16

    Nozaki House

    Watch the sun set at 17:16. The golden light begins at 16:39, giving you a warm, glowing hour to photograph the salt farming heritage site.

  4. 17:36

    Atchan

    Walk 13 minutes to Atchan for dinner. Since it is after 17:30, the restaurant is open for its evening service. Order the famous octopus okonomiyaki made with fresh Shimotsui octopus.

Local tip

The Nozaki House is closed on Mondays. On your way back from Atchan, you can stroll through Jeans Street, just a short walk away, to see the local denim shops.

Check before you go

  • Nozaki House is open Tu-Su 09:00-17:00. It is closed on Mondays.
  • Atchan is closed on Mondays. Lunch is 11:30-14:00 and dinner is 17:30-01:00 (until 21:00 on Sundays and holidays).

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

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