Timeline
15:59
Pick up a Tsuyama senbei. This small shop sells the city's famous sweet rice crackers in plain, glazed, and yuzu-glazed varieties. The shop opens at 09:00, so this is well within opening hours for an afternoon visit.
16:14
Walk up to Kakuzan Park. The castle walls are well-preserved and offer great views of the city. Arrive early to find a spot on the grounds that faces west, where the sun will set.
17:14
Watch the sunset. On 15 January, the sun sets at 17:14 toward the WSW, casting golden light on the castle ruins until it dips below the horizon.
17:44
End the evening with a Tsuyama Burger. This restaurant serves the local specialty with a sweet sauce. It stays open until 20:00, giving you plenty of time to eat after dark.
Local tip
The castle grounds are large. Find a spot on the western side of the walls for the best sunset view. The senbei shop closes at 18:00, so buy your snack before heading up to the park.
Check before you go
- Kakuzan Park is open 08:40-17:00. Note that the park gates close at 17:00, but you can still be inside for the sunset at 17:14. Check if you need to exit by a specific time.
- Namakuraya (senbei shop) is open 09:00-18:00.
- Mugiwarabosi is open 08:00-20:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Tsuyama (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).