Timeline
15:50
Grab a coffee and sit back at this jazz café near the station. It is open until 23:20, so you have plenty of time to relax before the walk.
16:30
Walk 15 minutes to Suga Shrine. The shrine is open until 17:00, which is 10 minutes before sunset. Use the time to climb the famous stairs and take in the atmosphere before the crowds arrive.
16:50
Stand at the base of the stairs as the sun sets toward the WSW. The low golden light hits the shrine steps, creating the iconic scene from the animated movie Your Name.
17:20
Head 4 minutes away to Yakitori Dogen Honten for dinner. It opens at 17:00, so it will be ready for you right after the sunset moment.
Local tip
The shrine stairs are steep. Wear comfortable shoes for the short walk from the station area. The yakitori shop is small, so be prepared to wait if it is busy.
Check before you go
- Suga Shrine closes at 17:00. Arrive before 16:50 to ensure you can enter and view the stairs before sunset at 16:50.
- Yakitori Dogen Honten opens at 17:00. You can arrive exactly when the sun sets.
Worth knowing
- Café Bar Eagle is open at 15:50 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
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