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Hanaibuki Restaurant Sekigahara
Grab a snack or drink at Hanaibuki Restaurant Sekigahara. It opens for shopping at 10:00 and serves food from 11:00, so it will be open and ready for you before the golden hour begins.
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Mino and Omi Province Border Marker
Walk to the Mino and Omi Province Border Marker. This stone monument sits right on the line between the former Omi and Mino Provinces, marking the spot where the sun is about to dip below the horizon.
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Mino and Omi Province Border Marker
Watch the sunset. On 15 October the sun sets toward the W, casting a warm glow over the border marker and the surrounding fields.
Local tip
The walk from Hanaibuki Restaurant to the border marker is short and easy. Keep an eye on the light as the sun sets toward the west.
Check before you go
- Hanaibuki Restaurant Sekigahara is open for shopping from 10:00 to 16:00 and for food from 11:00 to 14:00. Since you are visiting before sunset, you can buy a snack or drink during the shopping hours.
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