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Golden Light at Yasakaji

Catch the late afternoon glow at Matsuyama’s oldest temple.

Best time: 15 JanuaryAbout 105 min

Timeline

  1. 16:07

    Hyougetsu

    Grab a noodle bowl at Hyougetsu.

  2. 16:52

    Yasakaji

    Walk to Yasakaji and find a quiet corner inside the grounds.

  3. 17:22

    Yasakaji

    Watch the sun set toward the WSW, casting golden light on the 701-era Amida Nyorai statue.

Local tip

Hyougetsu is open Tu-Sa 11:00-20:00. Check the route to Yasakaji from the restaurant as walking directions are not provided.

Check before you go

  • Hyougetsu is open Tu-Sa 11:00-20:00.

Worth knowing

  • Hyougetsu is open at 16:07 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

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

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