Rule
Golden Hour
Nara - Golden Hour - Japan
Nara, Nara, Japan
That magical warm light just after sunrise or before sunset
No opportunities right now
Here’s what usually blocks matches
No Golden Hour opportunities in the next 14 days
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Rule requirements (key thresholds)
Golden Hour · Any Golden Hour Potential · ≥ 80.0% Precipitation Chance · ≤ 5.0% Visibility · ≥ 1000.0m
Tip: Scroll down to the 72-hour table to see exactly which condition fails hour by hour.
Most common blockers (next 72 hours)
Golden Hour Potential 97% failing
Golden Hour 83% failing
Precipitation Chance 69% failing
Currently
Real-time conditionsLow Cloud Cover0%
Mid Cloud Cover68%
High Cloud Cover100%
Sun Elevation51.6° (Daylight)
Upcoming Opportunities
When all conditions match, PhotoWeather marks an opportunity window.
Times shown in Asia/Tokyo
No opportunities in the next 10 days
See the blocker timeline below to understand which conditions are preventing matches.
What this forecast looks for
Plain-language explanation from the ruleThis 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 hourAND 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 | ||||
| 13:00 | ✕ | 16% | 0% | 24134m |
| 14:00 | ✕ | 16% | 0% | 24134m |
| 15:00 | ✕ | 16% | 0% | 24135m |
| 16:00 | ✕ | 16% | 0% | 24135m |
| 17:00 | ✓ | 96% | 0% | 24134m |
| 18:00 | ✓ | 97% | 0% | 24135m |
| 19:00 | ✕ | 55% | 0% | 24134m |
| 20:00 | ✕ | 17% | 0% | 24135m |
| 21:00 | ✕ | 17% | 0% | 24134m |
| 22:00 | ✕ | 17% | 0% | 24134m |
| 23:00 | ✕ | 17% | 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 | ✕ | 17% | 0% | 24135m |
| 05:00 | ✓ | 70% | 0% | 24134m |
| 06:00 | ✓ | 69% | 0% | 24134m |
| 07:00 | ✕ | 12% | 0% | 24135m |
| 08:00 | ✕ | 12% | 0% | 24135m |
| 09:00 | ✕ | 10% | 0% | 24135m |
| 10:00 | ✕ | 11% | 22% | 24134m |
| 11:00 | ✕ | 9.8% | 44% | 24135m |
| 12:00 | ✕ | 9.7% | 65% | 24135m |
| 13:00 | ✕ | 9.3% | 73% | 24135m |
| 14:00 | ✕ | 9.7% | 81% | 24134m |
| 15:00 | ✕ | 9% | 88% | 24134m |
| 16:00 | ✕ | 10% | 78% | 23228m |
| 17:00 | ✓ | 58% | 69% | 24135m |
| 18:00 | ✓ | 51% | 59% | 10496m |
| 19:00 | ✕ | 24% | 52% | 9230m |
| 20:00 | ✕ | 8.6% | 44% | 22998m |
| 21:00 | ✕ | 8.6% | 37% | 21931m |
| 22:00 | ✕ | 7.9% | 53% | 11985m |
| 23:00 | ✕ | 5% | 68% | 3828m |
| Fri, Apr 10 | ||||
| 24:00 | ✕ | 5% | 84% | 4140m |
| 01:00 | ✕ | 6.6% | 88% | 5372m |
| 02:00 | ✕ | 7.8% | 93% | 21713m |
| 03:00 | ✕ | 8.2% | 98% | 24135m |
| 04:00 | ✕ | 8.2% | 99% | 24135m |
| 05:00 | ✓ | 49% | 99% | 23452m |
| 06:00 | ✓ | 43% | 100% | 13338m |
| 07:00 | ✕ | 6.2% | 100% | 6431m |
| 08:00 | ✕ | 6.2% | 100% | 7898m |
| 09:00 | ✕ | 7.8% | 100% | 23989m |
| 10:00 | ✕ | 7.8% | 99% | 22000m |
| 11:00 | ✕ | 6.2% | 98% | 7776m |
| 12:00 | ✕ | 7.2% | 97% | 12326m |
| 13:00 | ✕ | 5.2% | 97% | 1226m |
| 14:00 | ✕ | 4% | 97% | 393m |
| 15:00 | ✕ | 4% | 98% | 668m |
| 16:00 | ✕ | 4% | 98% | 260m |
| 17:00 | ✓ | 22% | 99% | 252m |
| 18:00 | ✓ | 48% | 100% | 1881m |
| 19:00 | ✕ | 47% | 100% | 3468m |
| 20:00 | ✕ | 9.3% | 100% | 7979m |
| 21:00 | ✕ | 11% | 100% | 15086m |
| 22:00 | ✕ | 9.6% | 80% | 15102m |
| 23:00 | ✕ | 7.6% | 59% | 8549m |
| Sat, Apr 11 | ||||
| 24:00 | ✕ | 8.2% | 39% | 14920m |
| 01:00 | ✕ | 9.6% | 39% | 24134m |
| 02:00 | ✕ | 13% | 39% | 24135m |
| 03:00 | ✕ | 16% | 39% | 24135m |
| 04:00 | ✕ | 12% | 33% | 24135m |
| 05:00 | ✓ | 97% | 28% | 24134m |
| 06:00 | ✓ | 92% | 22% | 24135m |
| 07:00 | ✕ | 9.7% | 22% | 24134m |
| 08:00 | ✕ | 9.9% | 22% | 24135m |
| 09:00 | ✕ | 11% | 22% | 24134m |
| 10:00 | ✕ | 18% | 15% | 24134m |
| 11:00 | ✕ | 18% | 7.4% | 24134m |
| 12:00 | ✕ | 16% | 0% | 24135m |
| 13:00 | ✕ | 16% | 0% | 24135m |
| 14:00 | ✕ | 15% | 0% | 24135m |
| 15:00 | ✕ | 15% | 0% | 24135m |
| 16:00 | ✕ | 17% | 0% | 24135m |
| 17:00 | ✓ | 78% | 0% | 24135m |
| 18:00 | ✓ | 65% | 0% | 24135m |
| 19:00 | ✕ | 60% | 0% | 24135m |
| 20:00 | ✕ | 11% | 0% | 24135m |
| 21:00 | ✕ | 11% | 0% | 24135m |
| 22:00 | ✕ | 11% | 0% | 24135m |
| 23:00 | ✕ | 11% | 0% | 24135m |
| Sun, Apr 12 | ||||
| 24:00 | ✕ | 11% | 0% | 24135m |
| 01:00 | ✕ | 12% | 0% | 24135m |
| 02:00 | ✕ | 13% | 0% | 24135m |
| 03:00 | ✕ | 13% | 0% | 24135m |
| 04:00 | ✕ | 12% | 0% | 24135m |
| 05:00 | ✓ | 62% | 0% | 24135m |
| 06:00 | ✓ | 62% | 0% | 24135m |
| 07:00 | ✕ | 10% | 0% | 24135m |
| 08:00 | ✕ | 10% | 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 scoreThis 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 05:32
Sunset 18:23 | |||||||
| 10:00 ☾ | - | 100% | 0% | 68% | 47% | 100% | 1.3m/s |
| 11:00 ☾ | - | 100% | 0% | 86% | 40% | 100% | 0.6m/s |
| 12:00 ☾ | - | 100% | 0% | 100% | 36% | 100% | 1.4m/s |
| 13:00 ☾ | - | 100% | 0% | 100% | 35% | 100% | 1.6m/s |
| 14:00 ☾ | - | 100% | 22% | 100% | 34% | 100% | 0.9m/s |
| 15:00 ☾ | - | 100% | 99% | 100% | 39% | 100% | 2.9m/s |
| 16:00 ☾ | - | 100% | 90% | 100% | 52% | 100% | 1.3m/s |
| 17:00 ☾ | - | 100% | 87% | 100% | 59% | 100% | 2.4m/s |
| 18:00 ☾ | - | 100% | 100% | 100% | 70% | 100% | 2.9m/s |
| 19:00 ☾ | - | 100% | 100% | 100% | 79% | 100% | 2.9m/s |
| 20:00 ☾ | - | 100% | 100% | 100% | 83% | 100% | 2.1m/s |
| 21:00 ☾ | - | 100% | 100% | 100% | 83% | 100% | 2.3m/s |
| 22:00 ☾ | - | 100% | 100% | 100% | 86% | 100% | 2.4m/s |
| 23:00 ☾ | - | 100% | 100% | 100% | 92% | 100% | 3.2m/s |
| Fri, Apr 10
Sunrise 05:32
Sunset 18:23 | |||||||
| 24:00 ☾ | - | 100% | 100% | 100% | 92% | 100% | 3.3m/s |
| 01:00 ☾ | - | 100% | 100% | 100% | 95% | 100% | 1.4m/s |
| 02:00 ☾ | - | 100% | 100% | 30% | 95% | 100% | 2m/s |
| 03:00 ☾ | - | 100% | 100% | 5% | 95% | 100% | 1.4m/s |
| 04:00 ☾ | - | 100% | 100% | 5% | 95% | 100% | 1.3m/s |
| 05:00 ☾ | - | 98% | 100% | 8% | 94% | 100% | 1.2m/s |
| 06:00 ☾ | - | 100% | 100% | 100% | 95% | 100% | 1.5m/s |
| 07:00 ☾ | - | 100% | 98% | 99% | 97% | 100% | 1.8m/s |
| 08:00 ☾ | - | 100% | 100% | 100% | 97% | 100% | 1.8m/s |
| 09:00 ☾ | - | 100% | 100% | 31% | 96% | 100% | 1.7m/s |
| 10:00 ☾ | - | 100% | 100% | 63% | 96% | 100% | 1.5m/s |
| 11:00 ☾ | - | 100% | 100% | 42% | 97% | 100% | 1.4m/s |
| 12:00 ☾ | - | 100% | 100% | 100% | 98% | 100% | 1.5m/s |
| 13:00 ☾ | - | 100% | 100% | 100% | 99% | 100% | 1m/s |
| 14:00 ☾ | - | 100% | 100% | 100% | 99% | 100% | 1.1m/s |
| 15:00 ☾ | - | 100% | 100% | 100% | 99% | 100% | 0.4m/s |
| 16:00 ☾ | - | 5% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 1.3m/s |
| 17:00 ☾ | - | 98% | 81% | 100% | 99% | 100% | 1.8m/s |
| 18:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 75% | 1% | 99% | 75% | 1.7m/s |
| 19:00 ☾ | - | 4% | 76% | 0% | 99% | 76% | 1.7m/s |
| 20:00 ☾ | - | 30% | 76% | 0% | 98% | 76% | 2m/s |
| 21:00 ☾ | - | 38% | 77% | 0% | 98% | 77% | 2.1m/s |
| 22:00 ☾ | - | 6% | 91% | 0% | 98% | 91% | 1.7m/s |
| 23:00 ☾ | - | 82% | 96% | 0% | 99% | 97% | 1.6m/s |
| Sat, Apr 11
Sunrise 05:31
Sunset 18:24 | |||||||
| 24:00 ☾ | - | 85% | 90% | 0% | 99% | 91% | 2.1m/s |
| 01:00 ☾ | - | 62% | 58% | 1% | 93% | 75% | 3.7m/s |
| 02:00 ☾ | - | 54% | 15% | 28% | 94% | 54% | 3.5m/s |
| 03:00 ☾ | - | 12% | 16% | 18% | 93% | 29% | 4.3m/s |
| 04:00 ☾ | - | 52% | 29% | 3% | 94% | 62% | 3.3m/s |
| 05:00 ☾ | - | 3% | 41% | 2% | 93% | 41% | 3.6m/s |
| 06:00 ☾ | - | 1% | 37% | 30% | 89% | 44% | 4.2m/s |
| 07:00 ☾ | - | 14% | 84% | 0% | 85% | 84% | 4.5m/s |
| 08:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 100% | 0% | 81% | 100% | 4.6m/s |
| 09:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 95% | 0% | 78% | 95% | 3.3m/s |
| 10:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 43% | 0% | 71% | 43% | 1.9m/s |
| 11:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 18% | 0% | 55% | 18% | 3.1m/s |
| 12:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 0% | 0% | 43% | 0% | 4.4m/s |
| 13:00 ☾ | - | 2% | 0% | 0% | 33% | 2% | 5m/s |
| 14:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 0% | 0% | 28% | 0% | 5.1m/s |
| 15:00 ☾ | - | 0% | 0% | 0% | 29% | 0% | 5.4m/s |
| 16:00 ☾ | - | 34% | 0% | 0% | 46% | 34% | 4.3m/s |
| 17:00 ☾ | - | 67% | 0% | 0% | 63% | 67% | 3.1m/s |
| 18:00 ☾ | - | 100% | 0% | 0% | 80% | 100% | 2m/s |
| 19:00 ☾ | - | 100% | 0% | 2% | 79% | 100% | 1.9m/s |
| 20:00 ☾ | - | 100% | 0% | 4% | 79% | 100% | 1.9m/s |
| 21:00 ☾ | - | 100% | 0% | 7% | 78% | 100% | 1.8m/s |
| 22:00 ☾ | - | 100% | 0% | 4% | 75% | 100% | 1.9m/s |
| 23:00 ☾ | - | 100% | 0% | 2% | 72% | 100% | 1.9m/s |
| Sun, Apr 12
Sunrise 05:29
Sunset 18:25 | |||||||
| 24:00 ☾ | - | 100% | 0% | 0% | 70% | 100% | 2m/s |
| 01:00 ☾ | - | 90% | 0% | 0% | 62% | 90% | 1.9m/s |
| 02:00 ☾ | - | 80% | 0% | 0% | 54% | 80% | 1.9m/s |
| 03:00 ☾ | - | 70% | 0% | 0% | 46% | 70% | 1.9m/s |
| 04:00 ☾ | - | 80% | 0% | 20% | 43% | 80% | 1.9m/s |
| 05:00 ☾ | - | 90% | 0% | 39% | 40% | 90% | 1.9m/s |
| 06:00 ☾ | - | 100% | 0% | 59% | 36% | 100% | 1.8m/s |
| 07:00 ☾ | - | 100% | 0% | 60% | 36% | 100% | 1.7m/s |
| 08:00 ☾ | - | 100% | 0% | 60% | 36% | 100% | 1.6m/s |
| 09:00 ☾ | - | 100% | 0% | 61% | 35% | 100% | 1.5m/s |
How to read: these inputs help produce the derived score; they are not requirements by themselves.
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