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A Virtual Journey through Japan
Visiting Beautiful Dazzling Sunsets
In the fleeting moments before sunset, a dramatic and magical view is on display.
It’s time to go and see a stunning, precious sunset unlike anywhere else.
Photos: amanaimages
①Hokkaido
Nusamai Bridge
(Kushiro City)
Kushiro is said to have one of the world’s top three sunsets. Nusamai Bridge is especially celebrated for its superb view of the sunset, which is said to be particularly gorgeous during the fall and winter months when the air is clear.
②Akita
Oga Peninsula
(Oga City)
A spectacular evening landscape awaits in Shiosezaki on the southwestern-most tip of this peninsula. There is a rock that is affectionately called “Godzilla Rock” because its silhouette bears a resemblance to the fictional giant monster of the same name from Japanese films.
③Niigata
Nanaura Beach
(Sado City)
Nanaura Beach is known for its scenic beauty, with an exceptional view of the sunset from Cape Nagate at its center. This stretch of coastline offers a rich diversity of scenery with its assortment of unusually-shaped rocks and breathtaking vistas bathed in a scarlet light.
④Kanagawa
Hayama
(Miura District)
In the moment when the sun sets near the summit of Mount Fuji, sunrays sparkle like diamonds to create an effect referred to as “Diamond Fuji.” This special view can be seen just a few days out of a year in the spring and fall.
⑤Kagawa
Chichibugahama Beach
(Mitoyo City)
When the tide is low and there is no wind to form ripples on the water surface, the tide pools (pools of water) on the sand become like mirrors. Visitors enjoy reflections of the sky made in the pools, making this a popular spot on social media as well.
⑥Saga
Yobuko Ohashi Bridge
(Karatsu City)
Beautiful Yobuko Ohashi Bridge resembles a line of harps. The vista of the setting sun centered on the 728-meter bridge speaks directly to the hearts of all travelers.