Timeline
16:22
Walk to Kawahigashi Park. It is just seven minutes from the anchor, sitting to the east-northeast. Arrive here early in the late afternoon to enjoy the open space and the first hints of golden light.
16:42
Walk eight minutes east-southeast to Ujigami Shrine. This modest World Heritage site is one of Japan's oldest Shinto shrines. The late afternoon sun casts a soft glow on the historic structures, offering a peaceful moment before the evening rush.
17:22
After sunset, head three minutes north to Kyogamo Kitchen Zen for dinner. This restaurant is open until 21:00, making it a reliable spot for an evening meal as the sky turns dark.
17:52
Finish your night three minutes away at Notoen Inubou Ankake. This café serves drinks and stays open until 18:00 on weekdays (Friday to Wednesday). Since this plan is set for January 15, a Tuesday, the venue is open. It is a quiet place to wind down after dinner.
Local tip
The sun sets toward the WSW on January 15. Ujigami Shrine faces generally west, so you will catch the final light on the building fronts. Kyogamo Kitchen Zen is open until 21:00, but Notoen Inubou Ankake closes at 18:00 on weekdays, so do not linger too long at dinner if you want a drink there.
Check before you go
- Notoen Inubou Ankake is only open Friday to Wednesday. If you visit on a Thursday, choose a different drink spot or skip it.
- Kyogamo Kitchen Zen is open daily until 21:00.
- Walking between steps is short and easy, mostly within a few minutes of the anchor point.
Worth knowing
- 能登椽 稲房安兼 is open at 17:52 only on Mo, Tu, We, Fr, Sa, Su
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Uji (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).