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Golden Hour at Sunshine 60

Start your afternoon with a drink, then catch the late afternoon light from one of Tokyo’s most iconic viewpoints.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 15:34

    PUMP craft beer bar

    Grab a craft beer at PUMP craft beer bar. It is just a short walk north from the anchor and opens at 17:00 on weekdays, or 15:00 on Saturdays. This puts you exactly on time for the start of the plan.

  2. 15:48

    Sunshine 60

    Walk 14 minutes north to Sunshine 60. This viewpoint was once the tallest building in Japan and offers prominent views over the city. Arrive just before the golden light begins to settle in.

  3. 16:50

    Sunshine 60

    Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The golden light starts at 16:11, giving you a warm glow over the Sunshine City complex and the surrounding skyline.

  4. 17:30

    Bar Too

    End the evening at Bar Too. It is only a 9-minute walk from Sunshine 60 and stays open late, allowing you to unwind with a drink as the city lights come on.

Local tip

PUMP craft beer bar is open from 17:00 on weekdays. Make sure you arrive before it opens if you want to secure a seat early.

Check before you go

  • PUMP craft beer bar opens at 17:00 on weekdays (We-Fr) and 15:00 on Saturdays.
  • Sunshine 60 is a prominent building within the Sunshine City complex; check opening hours for the viewpoint specifically as they may vary.

Worth knowing

  • PUMP craft beer bar is open at 15:34 only on Sa, Su
  • Bar Too is open at 17:30 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

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

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