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Sunset over the Kofun

Watch the sun dip behind Japan's tenth largest ancient burial mound.

Best time: 15 JanuaryAbout 45 min

Timeline

  1. 16:46

    一里塚跡

    Walk to the historic mound markers and stretch your legs. It is a quiet spot to clear your head before the main event.

  2. 17:16

    総社市スポーツセンター

    Head to the sports center grounds. The sun sets toward the WSW, aligning perfectly with the view from here. Watch the golden light fade as the sun drops below the horizon behind the ancient tumulus.

  3. 17:31

    角力取山公園

    End your evening at the nearby park. It is close by and offers a peaceful place to reflect on the history you just witnessed.

Local tip

The sun sets toward the WSW on 15 January. This view aligns with the anchor from the sports center direction.

Check before you go

  • Check the route to the sports center and park as no public transport details are provided in the context.

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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