Timeline
16:37
Grab a drink at the café near the temple. The doors open at 09:00 and stay open until sunset, so you have plenty of time to settle in before the light changes.
17:07
Walk into the temple gardens. Find a spot that looks out toward the WSW. The garden is laid out to incorporate the view of Mount Hiei, making it the perfect backdrop for the sun going down.
17:22
Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the W at 17:22.
17:52
Head back to the café to finish your drink and let the evening settle in.
Local tip
The café closes at sunset, so finish your drink as the light fades.
Check before you go
- Cafe Libra is open from 09:00 until sunset.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Kyoto (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).