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Sunset

Sunset at Komori-zuka

Watch the sun dip below the horizon behind a 6th-century tomb.

Best time: sunsetAbout 45 min

Timeline

  1. 17:00

    Check the bus route from Soja Station to Kibiji-Motenashinokan Bus Stop, as no specific transport details are provided in the context.

  2. 17:15

    Komori-zuka Burial Mound

    Walk 10 minutes from Kibiji-Motenashinokan Bus Stop to Komori-zuka Burial Mound. Arrive early to find a quiet spot near the tomb entrance.

  3. 17:30

    Komori-zuka Burial Mound

    Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the west, casting long shadows over the small mound that holds a 6th-century tomb interior.

  4. 17:45

    Head back to Kibiji-Motenashinokan Bus Stop to catch a bus to Soja Station for dinner or drinks.

Local tip

The mound is small and free to enter. Since there are no food or drink shops listed in the immediate vicinity, plan to grab a snack or meal in Soja after your visit.

Check before you go

  • Bus schedules from Soja Station to Kibiji-Motenashinokan are not provided; check local transit info.
  • Sunset times vary by season. The guide uses October 15 data (17:30 sunset). Check specific dates for accurate timing.

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

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