Timeline
16:33
Grab an early bite. Awakura Shun no Sato is a buffet restaurant just seven minutes from the shrine. You can choose from beef curry, croquettes, fried chicken, pork cutlets, basil chicken, and goya champloo. Desserts like ice cream and honey poun are also available.
16:58
Walk to Kagekiyo Shrine. This site marks the birthplace of Taira no Kagekiyo, a figure from The Tales of the Heike. He was present at the Battle of Yashima and died in Kamakura after being captured at Dan-no-Ura. The shrine grounds feature a large rock said to be connected to his story.
17:13
Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW around 17:13, casting a golden glow over the shrine grounds. The golden light begins about 16:35, giving you time to settle in and find a good vantage point.
17:43
End your evening at Awakurando. This rest stop is just six minutes from the shrine. Browse local souvenirs, including products made from Awakura's Japanese cypress, Hinoki Beer, and foodstuffs from the region and Tottori.
Local tip
Awakura Shun no Sato offers middle school and up for ¥1200, elementary school for ¥800, and children aged 4 and under eat free. Awakurando is a good spot to pick up unique wooden crafts.
Check before you go
- Check the route to Kagekiyo Shrine from your accommodation.
- Awakura Shun no Sato is a buffet; check if reservations are needed for groups.
- Awakurando may have limited hours; check if it is open in the evening.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Nishiawakura (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).