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Sunset at the Castle Ruins

Grab a sweet treat nearby, then climb the castle grounds to watch the sun dip below the horizon.

Best time: 17:12About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 15:57

    こむ・わかさ

    Stop at こむ・わかさ for a fresh pastry or bread. This bakery is open until 19:00, so you have plenty of time to grab something before the climb.

  2. 16:32

    Tottori Castle Ruins

    Walk up to the Tottori Castle Ruins. The park is open 24/7 and free. Climb to the upper reaches of Mt. Kyusho for the best vantage point.

  3. 17:12

    Tottori Castle Ruins

    Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting a warm glow over the city and valley below.

  4. 17:42

    Tottori Castle Ruins

    Stay for the afterglow. The light fades gradually, and the park remains open for you to enjoy the quiet evening atmosphere.

Local tip

The castle ruins are a large area. For the best sunset view, make sure to walk up to the higher parts of the park rather than staying at the base.

Check before you go

  • こむ・わかさ closes at 19:00.
  • Tottori Castle Ruins are open 24/7.

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

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