Timeline
17:29
Pick up a coffee and a pastry at Day and Coffee. The shop is open from 08:30 to 18:30, so you have plenty of time to enjoy a quiet sip before heading out.
17:54
Walk to Kajo Park. It is a 22-minute walk from the museum, but since you are starting from the nearby café, you will arrive well before the light changes. Find a spot with a clear view toward the west.
18:14
Watch the golden light begin at 17:38. The sun sets toward the WNW, casting a warm glow over the park grounds as the day ends.
18:44
Seikai Kunii Contemporary Calligraphy Memorial Museum
End your evening at the Seikai Kunii Contemporary Calligraphy Memorial Museum. Check if it is open, as the hours listed are 10:00-17:00 on weekends. If it is closed, use this time to reflect on the calligraphy and light you just experienced.
Local tip
Kajo Park is a 22-minute walk from the anchor. If you are coming from the café, the walk is shorter. Check the route if you need specific directions.
Check before you go
- Day and Coffee is open 08:30-18:30.
- Kajo Park is open to the public during daylight hours.
- The Seikai Kunii Contemporary Calligraphy Memorial Museum is open 10:00-17:00 on Sa,Su. It may be closed after sunset.
Worth knowing
- Day and Coffee is open at 17:29 only on Mo, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
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