Sightseeing log entry fails to trigger during known period and weather

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UPDATE: Resolved Issue (see below)

Time: 12:27pm JST 13th May 2017
Frequency: Ongoing
World name: Valefor
Character name: Chicory Windurst
NPC name: N/A
Monster name: N/A
Class/Level: All
Party or solo: Either
In-game time: 2:45am (current weather in zone: rain)
Area and coordinates: Eastern Thanalan, Wellwick Wood, Thal's Respite X:25.1 Y:14.6
Housing:N/A

Steps:
1. Confirm using menu that entry 18 of Sightseeing Log has not yet been completed.
2. Check the weather (rain currently, but the behaviour is the same with "showers")
3. Check the time of day
4. Walk to the steps in front of the statue.
5. "You have arrived at a vista" message does *not* appear in the message log.
6. Entry 18 of the Sightseeing Log cannot be completed.

(Praying does not appear to help.)

Connection Specs
- Type of internet connection/provider: LTE WiMax
- Modem maker/model number: Huawei Speed Wifi Next W02

Model Number of the PlayStation®4 You Are Using
- Model Number: CUH-1200A

Information About the Peripherals You Are Using
- Sony PS4 controller (supplied with the PS4)
- Microsoft Desktop 600 wired USB keyboard and mouse