Timeline
06:39
Walk to Cottrell Field and find a spot facing west. The park hosts trees donated from a sister city in Japan, offering a quiet backdrop as the sky begins to brighten.
07:09
Watch the sun rise toward the WSW. The golden light starts about an hour later, but the initial burst of color over the horizon is the main event.
08:09
Head to 12 Metre Cafe for breakfast. It opens at 07:00, which aligns perfectly with the January sunrise time. Enjoy an American-style meal to warm up after the cold morning air.
Local tip
12 Metre Cafe is open We-Su 07:00-14:00. Check the route from Cottrell Field if you are not familiar with the area.
Check before you go
- 12 Metre Cafe is open We-Su 07:00-14:00. On Monday and Tuesday, it is closed, so you would need to check the route to another nearby option like Scales & Shells, which opens at 17:00 and would not work for sunrise breakfast.
Worth knowing
- 12 Metre Cafe is open at 08:09 only on We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
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