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Sunrise at Kamosu Shrine

An early start built around sunrise (or golden light just after): the moment first, then breakfast or coffee once places open.

Best time: sunriseAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 04:56

    Kamosu Shrine

    Arrive at Kamosu Shrine, the oldest remaining taisha-zukuri shrine in Japan, to claim a quiet spot for the sunrise.

  2. 05:36

    Kamosu Shrine

    Watch the sun rise at 05:36. The light will reveal the ancient architecture before the crowds arrive.

  3. 07:06

    Waterworks

    Head to Waterworks for coffee and tea once the morning light is fully established.

Local tip

Check the bus route from Matsue Station or Shinjiko Onsen if you need transport to the shrine entrance.

Check before you go

  • Waterworks is closed on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month.

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

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