Timeline
16:02
Grab a drink at the Bar & Lounge. The space is open from 10:00, so you can arrive early, order a local beer or sake, and settle in for a relaxed pre-sunset hour.
16:42
Walk to Nittai-ji Temple. The 15-meter Gandhara-style Taian Pagoda stands tall among the 165,000 m² of grounds. Find a quiet corner to wait for the light to change.
17:02
Watch the sunset. On 15 January the sun sets at 17:02, dipping toward the WSW. The golden light begins around 16:24, casting a warm glow on the temple structures before the sky deepens.
17:27
End your evening with a slow stroll through the temple grounds as the light fades. The atmosphere shifts from bright gold to twilight blue, offering a peaceful close to the visit.
Local tip
The Bar & Lounge at Garden Restaurant Tokugawa-en is open from 10:00 to 17:00 in the afternoon. Arrive early to secure a seat before the sunset crowd.
Check before you go
- Garden Restaurant Tokugawa-en Bar & Lounge hours: 10:00-17:00 (afternoon session).
- Sunset on 15 January is at 17:02 local time.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Nagoya (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).