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Sunrise at Shirotori Garden

Beat the crowds and the heat by catching the first light at this quiet Japanese garden near Atsuta Shrine.

Best time: sunriseAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 06:15

    Atsuta Shrine

    Walk from Jingūmae station toward Atsuta Shrine grounds to orient yourself before heading to the viewing spot.

  2. 06:26

    Shirotori Garden

    Walk 11 minutes WSW from the shrine to Shirotori Garden. Arrive early to find a quiet spot by the large ponds where the first light hits the water and the koi.

  3. 07:00

    Shirotori Garden

    Watch the sunrise. The garden offers a serene view of the water and plum trees as the day begins.

  4. 08:00

    Atsuta Shrine

    Return to Atsuta Shrine. By now the sun is up and the shrine grounds are open for visitors to explore the artifacts and atmosphere.

Local tip

The garden is peaceful in the early morning. Check the route from Jingūmae station to ensure you arrive with enough time before sunrise.

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

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