Timeline
15:29
Grab a bowl of ramen at Menya Ebisu. This spot is open for lunch and early dinner, so you will have plenty of time to eat before heading to the park.
15:59
Walk 16 minutes east from the restaurant to 川平北公園. Find a clear view of the west. The statue is 1015 metres away, and on the right dates, the sun will disappear directly behind it.
16:59
Watch the golden light fade as the sun sets behind the statue. Stay for a few minutes to let the light shift from bright orange to deep blue.
17:29
Walk back west to the restaurant area to digest and reflect on the view.
Local tip
The alignment dates are specific. Check the sunset time for your exact day of visit, as it shifts slightly between late February and mid-October.
Check before you go
- Menya Ebisu is closed on Mondays.
- Check the exact sunset time for your specific date, as it varies between 16:59 and 17:37 depending on the month.
Worth knowing
- Sun position is calculated. We have not confirmed the view is unobstructed.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Sendai (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).