Sunset Forecast for Kamigyō-ku

For the most colorful sunsets, look for days with scattered mid-level clouds, which catch and reflect warm light. Head to a location with a clear view of the western horizon such as a beach, hilltop, or open field. Arrive during golden hour, about an hour before sunset, for the best light. Use Alpenglow's quality forecast to find the days when conditions favor vivid colors. In Kamigyō-ku today, the sun sets toward the WNW (283°) at 6:31 PM — find a viewpoint facing that way and arrive 20–30 minutes early to watch the color build.

Today's sunset in Kamigyō-ku is at 6:31 PM, with full darkness arriving at 8:00 PM (Asia/Tokyo). The period between sunset and full darkness is twilight, when the sky gradually transitions from light to dark.

Twilight in Kamigyō-ku lasts approximately 89 minutes from sunset to full darkness (astronomical dusk). This includes civil twilight, nautical twilight, and astronomical twilight.

The latest sunset in Kamigyō-ku in 2026 is at 7:15 PM on June 27 (Asia/Tokyo). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.

After sunset at 6:31 PM in Kamigyō-ku, civil twilight ends at 6:57 PM — about 26 minutes later. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:00 PM (Asia/Tokyo).