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Rule Golden Hour

Kanazawa - Golden Hour - Japan

Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

That magical warm light just after sunrise or before sunset

Currently

Real-time conditions
Golden Hour Potential
12%
Low Cloud Cover0%
Mid Cloud Cover0%
High Cloud Cover100%
Sun Elevation50.9° (Daylight)

Upcoming Opportunities

When all conditions match, PhotoWeather marks an opportunity window.

Times shown in Asia/Tokyo
golden-hour weather icon
Next opportunity
Exceptional Golden Hour at Sunset
Kanazawa
Sat, Apr 11 · 17:50–18:40 · 1h window
Medium confidence
54%
🌇Golden Hour Potential100%
Low Cloud Cover: 0%
Mid Cloud Cover: 0%
High Cloud Cover: 7%
Sun Elevation: 16.0° (Daylight)

What this forecast looks for

Plain-language explanation from the rule

This forecast tracks the atmospheric conditions that create Japan's most iconic photography—from Mount Fuji's morning light to Kyoto's misty bamboo groves. We combine fog probability, visibility, and weather data to predict optimal conditions.

Japan offers a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage, where ancient temples, bamboo forests, and the perfect symmetry of Mount Fuji create compositions steeped in meaning. The country's changing seasons each bring distinct photography opportunities.

What makes Japan special for photography:

  • Mount Fuji - Japan's iconic peak is best photographed at dawn with clear skies and lake reflections
  • Temple landscapes - Kyoto's gardens and pagodas offer contemplative compositions
  • Seasonal drama - Cherry blossoms (March-April) and autumn colors (November) transform the landscape
  • Atmospheric depth - Fog and mist add mystery to bamboo groves and mountain scenes

Mount Fuji clarity is best in autumn and winter when air is clearest. Spring brings cherry blossoms but also more clouds. Lake Kawaguchiko offers classic reflections, while Chureito Pagoda provides the iconic framed view. Arrive well before dawn for the best light—popular spots fill quickly.

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72-hour requirements breakdown

What passed or failed, hour by hour
5matching hours in the next 95 hoursJump to next match
AND logic: all conditions required
Meets requirement
Misses requirement
Time
Asia/Tokyo
Golden Hour
Any
Golden Hour Potential
≥ 80.0%
Precipitation Chance
≤ 5.0%
Visibility
≥ 1000.0m
Wed, Apr 8
10:00✕16%0%24135m
11:00✕16%0%24134m
12:00✕16%0%24135m
13:00✕16%0%24134m
14:00✕16%0%24134m
15:00✕16%0%24135m
16:00✕16%0%24135m
17:00✓100%0%24134m
18:00✓100%0%24135m
19:00✕55%0%24134m
20:00✕17%0%24135m
21:00✕17%0%24134m
22:00✕18%0%24135m
23:00✕19%0%24134m
Thu, Apr 9
24:00✕17%0%24135m
01:00✕17%0%24135m
02:00✕17%0%24134m
03:00✕17%0%24135m
04:00✕18%0%24135m
05:00✓70%0%24134m
06:00✓100%0%24134m
07:00✕13%0%24135m
08:00✕18%0%24135m
09:00✕12%0%24135m
10:00✕12%13%24134m
11:00✕9.7%26%24135m
12:00✕10%40%24135m
13:00✕8.9%59%24135m
14:00✕8.7%79%24134m
15:00✕8.7%98%24134m
16:00✕8.4%98%24134m
17:00✓54%98%24135m
18:00✓59%98%24134m
19:00✕32%99%24135m
20:00✕9.5%99%18972m
21:00✕9.5%100%24135m
22:00✕8.9%100%23822m
23:00✕9.1%99%24134m
Fri, Apr 10
24:00✕6.7%99%6792m
01:00✕5.8%99%5200m
02:00✕5.8%100%7622m
03:00✕6.2%100%5693m
04:00✕7.2%98%11015m
05:00✓49%96%22882m
06:00✓49%94%23365m
07:00✕7%96%6612m
08:00✕8%98%16280m
09:00✕8.7%100%24135m
10:00✕8%98%16363m
11:00✕7.8%96%24134m
12:00✕8.2%94%24135m
13:00✕8.6%95%24134m
14:00✕7.3%95%10514m
15:00✕7.8%96%21264m
16:00✕7.8%95%22695m
17:00✓30%94%6225m
18:00✓44%93%7654m
19:00✕33%94%1957m
20:00✕8.6%96%24134m
21:00✕7.6%98%24134m
22:00✕6.6%97%24134m
23:00✕6.6%97%24134m
Sat, Apr 11
24:00✕7%97%24134m
01:00✕6.6%97%24134m
02:00✕5.4%97%9880m
03:00✕6%97%12524m
04:00✕8%86%14778m
05:00✓52%75%24134m
06:00✕39%64%24135m
07:00✕11%70%21060m
08:00✕13%76%19524m
09:00✕14%82%20070m
10:00✕14%55%24134m
11:00✕14%27%24134m
12:00✕16%0%24135m
13:00✕15%0%24135m
14:00✕15%0%24135m
15:00✕16%0%24135m
16:00✕16%0%24135m
17:00✓100%0%24135m
18:00✓100%0%24135m
19:00✕98%0%24135m
20:00✕18%0%24135m
21:00✕18%0%24135m
22:00✕19%0%24135m
23:00✕18%0%24135m
Sun, Apr 12
24:00✕17%0%24135m
01:00✕18%0%24135m
02:00✕13%0%24135m
03:00✕12%0%24135m
04:00✕12%0%24135m
05:00✓68%0%24135m
06:00✕37%0%24135m
07:00✕13%0%24135m
08:00✕16%0%24135m
How to read: colored cells show whether each predicate requirement is met; highlighted rows mean the full rule matched (an opportunity).

What does Golden Hour Potential mean?

Inputs that drive the score

This derived score summarizes multiple raw weather signals. The table below shows the supporting inputs hour by hour, so you can see what's pushing the score up or down.

Time
Asia/Tokyo
Golden Hour
High Clouds
%
Low Clouds
%
Mid-Level Clouds
%
Relative Humidity
%
Total Cloud Coverage
%
Wind Speed
m/s
Thu, Apr 9 Sunrise 05:27 Sunset 18:22
10:00 ☾
- 100% 0% 0% 50% 100% 2.6m/s
11:00 ☾
- 100% 0% 100% 52% 100% 2m/s
12:00 ☾
- 100% 0% 73% 53% 100% 2.8m/s
13:00 ☾
- 100% 0% 96% 51% 100% 4.6m/s
14:00 ☾
- 100% 0% 100% 44% 100% 5.2m/s
15:00 ☾
- 100% 0% 100% 42% 100% 5.2m/s
16:00 ☾
- 100% 100% 100% 49% 100% 6.1m/s
17:00 ☾
- 100% 100% 100% 54% 100% 5.1m/s
18:00 ☾
- 100% 100% 100% 56% 100% 1.8m/s
19:00 ☾
- 93% 100% 100% 56% 100% 2.2m/s
20:00 ☾
- 100% 100% 100% 60% 100% 2.3m/s
21:00 ☾
- 100% 100% 100% 66% 100% 2.2m/s
22:00 ☾
- 100% 100% 100% 71% 100% 3m/s
23:00 ☾
- 100% 100% 100% 75% 100% 1.5m/s
Fri, Apr 10 Sunrise 05:27 Sunset 18:22
24:00 ☾
- 100% 100% 100% 82% 100% 3.3m/s
01:00 ☾
- 100% 100% 100% 90% 100% 3.9m/s
02:00 ☾
- 100% 100% 100% 92% 100% 3.2m/s
03:00 ☾
- 100% 100% 100% 92% 100% 2.6m/s
04:00 ☾
- 100% 100% 100% 94% 100% 1.5m/s
05:00 ☾
- 100% 100% 100% 92% 100% 0.47m/s
06:00 ☾
- 100% 100% 100% 90% 100% 0.32m/s
07:00 ☾
- 100% 100% 100% 89% 100% 0.88m/s
08:00 ☾
- 100% 100% 100% 93% 100% 1.1m/s
09:00 ☾
- 100% 100% 7% 88% 100% 0.53m/s
10:00 ☾
- 100% 100% 100% 83% 100% 3m/s
11:00 ☾
- 100% 100% 92% 90% 100% 2.8m/s
12:00 ☾
- 100% 69% 100% 84% 100% 3.9m/s
13:00 ☾
- 100% 49% 100% 77% 100% 4.1m/s
14:00 ☾
- 100% 100% 100% 81% 100% 5.5m/s
15:00 ☾
- 99% 39% 100% 84% 100% 5.5m/s
16:00 ☾
- 100% 87% 100% 83% 100% 5.5m/s
17:00 ☾
- 100% 100% 28% 92% 100% 5.8m/s
18:00 ☾
- 0% 99% 0% 97% 99% 5m/s
19:00 ☾
- 6% 98% 0% 96% 98% 4.6m/s
20:00 ☾
- 6% 99% 0% 94% 99% 6.2m/s
21:00 ☾
- 28% 100% 0% 92% 100% 5.6m/s
22:00 ☾
- 86% 98% 0% 91% 100% 5.6m/s
23:00 ☾
- 100% 100% 0% 91% 100% 5.7m/s
Sat, Apr 11 Sunrise 05:26 Sunset 18:22
24:00 ☾
- 100% 100% 0% 91% 100% 5.4m/s
01:00 ☾
- 100% 100% 0% 92% 100% 5.7m/s
02:00 ☾
- 100% 100% 4% 93% 100% 5.7m/s
03:00 ☾
- 90% 100% 0% 95% 100% 5.7m/s
04:00 ☾
- 0% 100% 6% 95% 100% 6.1m/s
05:00 ☾
- 0% 85% 0% 94% 85% 6.2m/s
06:00 ☾
- 0% 60% 0% 86% 60% 7.1m/s
07:00 ☾
- 0% 63% 0% 87% 63% 8.2m/s
08:00 ☾
- 0% 3% 0% 86% 3% 8.9m/s
09:00 ☾
- 0% 1% 0% 82% 1% 8.4m/s
10:00 ☾
- 0% 1% 0% 77% 1% 8.5m/s
11:00 ☾
- 0% 0% 0% 75% 0% 8.2m/s
12:00 ☾
- 0% 22% 0% 73% 22% 9m/s
13:00 ☾
- 0% 4% 0% 68% 4% 7.8m/s
14:00 ☾
- 0% 0% 0% 66% 0% 6m/s
15:00 ☾
- 0% 0% 0% 62% 0% 4.7m/s
16:00 ☾
- 4% 0% 0% 58% 4% 4.1m/s
17:00 ☾
- 7% 0% 0% 55% 7% 3.5m/s
18:00 ☾
- 11% 0% 0% 52% 11% 2.8m/s
19:00 ☾
- 17% 0% 0% 52% 17% 2.8m/s
20:00 ☾
- 22% 0% 0% 51% 22% 2.9m/s
21:00 ☾
- 28% 0% 0% 51% 28% 2.9m/s
22:00 ☾
- 21% 0% 0% 52% 21% 2.6m/s
23:00 ☾
- 13% 0% 0% 53% 13% 2.3m/s
Sun, Apr 12 Sunrise 05:24 Sunset 18:23
24:00 ☾
- 5% 0% 0% 54% 5% 2m/s
01:00 ☾
- 37% 0% 0% 53% 37% 2.1m/s
02:00 ☾
- 68% 0% 0% 51% 68% 2.1m/s
03:00 ☾
- 100% 0% 0% 50% 100% 2.1m/s
04:00 ☾
- 100% 0% 0% 51% 100% 2.6m/s
05:00 ☾
- 100% 0% 0% 53% 100% 3m/s
06:00 ☾
- 100% 0% 0% 54% 100% 3.4m/s
07:00 ☾
- 76% 0% 0% 58% 76% 3.4m/s
08:00 ☾
- 51% 0% 0% 61% 51% 3.3m/s
09:00 ☾
- 27% 0% 0% 64% 27% 3.3m/s
How to read: these inputs help produce the derived score; they are not requirements by themselves.

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