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Sunset

Golden Hour at Kitanomaru

Skip the crowds and head to the edge of the park for a quiet watch of the sun dipping below the skyline.

Best time: 15 JanuaryAbout 45 min

Timeline

  1. 16:25

    FACTORY

    Grab a warm pastry from FACTORY. It is just two minutes from Yasukuni Shrine, making it the perfect quick stop before the walk.

  2. 16:38

    Kitanomaru Park

    Walk thirteen minutes ESE into Kitanomaru Park. Find a bench or a quiet spot facing WNW. The park is connected to the East Gardens and offers a clear view toward the setting sun.

  3. 17:20

    LADRIO

    End the evening with a drink at LADRIO. It is a fifteen-minute walk back toward the shrine area, open until late, and a calm place to reflect after the sunset.

Local tip

Check opening hours for FACTORY and LADRIO before you go, as times can vary by day.

Check before you go

  • FACTORY is open Mo-Su,PH 10:00-18:00.
  • LADRIO is open Mo-Fr 11:30-22:30 and Sa-Su 12:00-19:00.

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