Timeline
15:57
Pick up a drink or dessert at Cafe Source. The classy atmosphere is perfect for settling in before the rush of the sunset crowd. The doors open at 12:00, so you have plenty of time to arrive early.
16:32
Walk to Tenjin Park. It is just 12 minutes from the museum and sits to the southwest. This alignment catches the sun as it sets toward the WSW, giving you a clear view of the golden light fading into the west.
17:12
Watch the sunset. At 17:12 the sun dips below the horizon. The light shifts from bright gold to a soft blue, and the park becomes quiet.
17:42
Head to Koen Yaki Juju-an for dinner. This restaurant opens at 17:00, so it is ready for you as the evening sets in. Enjoy a grilled meal to warm up after the cool evening air.
Local tip
Check the route from the museum to Tenjin Park if you are coming from JR Tottori Station, as the blue bus takes 25 minutes. The walk between the museum and the park is short and straightforward.
Check before you go
- Cafe Source opens at 12:00 daily.
- Koen Yaki Juju-an opens at 17:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Tottori (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).