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Sunset alignment at Kaikyō Yume Tower

Time your visit so the sun sets directly behind the tower’s glass sphere, then unwind in the nearby arcade.

Best time: 17:25About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 16:40

    Haikara't Yokocho

    Grab a drink or light bite at Haikara't Yokocho.

  2. 17:10

    Kaikyō Yume Tower

    Walk to Kaikyō Yume Tower and take the lift to the observation deck.

  3. 17:25

    Kaikyō Yume Tower

    Watch the sun set directly behind the tower’s glass sphere.

  4. 17:55

    Haikara't Yokocho

    Stroll back to Haikara't Yokocho to digest and browse the shops.

Local tip

The alignment only works on specific dates in late October and early November. Check the tower’s hours before you go, as they may vary on holidays.

Check before you go

  • Kaikyō Yume Tower opens at 09:30 and closes at 21:30.
  • Haikara't Yokocho is a shopping arcade; individual store hours vary, but the area is accessible during tower hours.

Worth knowing

  • Sun position is calculated. We have not confirmed the view is unobstructed.

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

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