6 power spot shrines and glamping facilities recommended for New Year's visits in Kansai!

• Facility IntroductionKansai

• 2022 December 11

There are many power spots full of nature in Kansai that can be accessed from glamping facilities.

Kansai is home to many shrines and temples that are popular for New Year's visits, such as Kasuga Taisha in Nara Prefecture and Fushimi Shrine in Kyoto Prefecture.On the other hand, did you know that there are many shrines called power spots located in locations that are easily accessible from glamping facilities surrounded by natural environments?

We will introduce recommended places in order as power spots that you can visit near glamping facilities.It is also recommended to visit the shrine during New Year's holidays or New Year's holidays as a substitute for New Year's visit.Let's enjoy an extraordinary time by receiving blessings from the power spots and having an outdoor and rich experience at the glamping facility.

Shirahige Shrine (Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture)

Shirahige Shrine is known as the oldest shrine in Omi, and is characterized by its large vermilion torii gate in the middle of the lake and the shrine building that sits across National Route 161. It is widely known as ``Shirahige-san'' and ``Myojin-san,'' and is also called ``Omi's Itsukushima.''This shrine has a history of more than 2000 years since its founding, and was built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi's will by his son Hideyori to serve as the magistrate of Katagiri Katsumoto.

As the name of the white beard suggests, it is known as the god of longevity and longevity, and it also has blessings related to matchmaking, child-bearing, good luck, academic achievement, traffic safety, nautical safety, and human life.If you want to take a photo of the torii gate in the lake, we recommend taking the photo from the observation deck ``Aiko Shirahigedai'' set up in front of the shrine office.

New Year's visit period: January 1st to January 1th
Location: 215 Ugawa, Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture
Access: Approximately 3km from JR Omi-Takashima Station
・Walk…About 40 minutes walk from Omi-Takashima Station (one way)
・Rental bicycles…Available for rental at the tourist information center inside Omi-Takashima Station (limited number of bicycles available)
・Reservation shared taxi…13 minutes on the Ukawa Line and get off at “Shirahige Jinja-mae” stop

Kago Shrine (Miyazu City, Kyoto Prefecture)

Konojinja Shrine is a shrine where the main deity is Hikoho Akari-no-Mikoto, known as the god who spread and pioneered sericulture and rice cultivation in the Tango and Tanba regions.It is also called ``Moto Ise'' because of the story that Amaterasu Omikami, the deity of Ise Grand Shrine, was worshiped together for four years.

The main shrine is built in Shinmei style, similar to Ise Grand Shrine, and its size and style are similar to that of Ise Grand Shrine's Goseiden.In addition, in front of the main shrine is a five-colored Suetama, which is only allowed to be enshrined at Ise Grand Shrine and Kago Shrine.

From the legend that Amanohashidate, Kyoto, was a ladder used by Izanagi no Mikoto (male god) in the sky to reach Izanami no Mikoto (goddess) at Manai Shrine, the inner shrine of Kago Shrine on earth. It is also known as a power spot for finding good relationships, and many Shinto weddings are held here.

New Year's visit period: -Not officially listed (Saidan Festival is held on New Year's Day every year)
Location: 430 Ogaki, Miyazu City, Kyoto Prefecture
Access: From Kyoto Tango Railway “Amanohashidate Station”
・If passing through Amanohashidate, it takes about 60 minutes on foot or about 20 minutes by bicycle.
・Travel time by sightseeing boat: Approximately 12 minutes 3 minutes walk from "Ichinomiya Sanbashi" station
・If using a route bus, the ride time is approximately 40 minutes, and it is a 3-minute walk from the bus stop "Motoisekagojinja-mae".

Izanagi Shrine (Awaji Island)

Izanagi Shrine is known as the oldest shrine that enshrines the two deities, Izanagi no Mikoto and Izanami no Mikoto, the first couple deities in Japan.It is located on Awaji Island, which is said to be the first island in the Japanese archipelago to be created by male and female gods who were ordered by two gods to ``repair and solidify'' the creation of a country.

As it is a shrine dedicated to marriage, it is said to bring good luck between men and women.Many festivals related to relationships between men and women and couples are held, such as the ``Couple's Golden Wedding and Silver Wedding'' to celebrate couples celebrating 25 or 50 years of marriage.On the 22nd of every month, in honor of the ``couple,'' we hold a special nighttime illumination visit and ``Kokusei Yo Kagura.''

On the grounds, there is a souvenir shop called ``Sekirei no Sato,'' named after the ``Wagtail,'' which is worshiped as a sacred bird for marital harmony, where you can shop.

New Year's visit period: -Not officially stated
Location: 740 Taga, Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture
access:
・5 minutes by car from Tsuna Ichinomiya Interchange
・(From the Kobe Sannomiya direction) Get off at the express bus "Izano Jingu Jingumae" stop

Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine (Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture)

Sumiyoshi Taisha is a shrine located in Sumiyoshi Ward, Osaka City.It is the headquarters of over 2300 Sumiyoshi Shrines nationwide, and many worshipers gather every year for the New Year's visit.The number of pilgrims on the first three days of the New Year alone is a record 12 million people every year.Of course, you can also visit the shrine after three days have passed, and we usually sell prayers and amulets to welcome the new year starting in December.There is also a graph at the top of the official website showing the annual number of visitors, so it is recommended that you use this as a reference when visiting the shrine.

The shrine enshrines the three deities that appeared from the sea: Sokozutsuo no Mikoto, Nakazutsuo no Mikoto, and Omotzutsuo no Mikoto, as well as Empress Jingu of Chinsai.Since it was worshiped as the guardian deity of navigation during the days of envoys to Sui and Tang Dynasties, and as the god of Japanese poetry and literature during the dynasty period, it is said to have blessings related to purification, industry, trade, and diplomacy.

New Year's visit period: Not officially listed (during January, there are events such as Wakasui Gi, New Year's Day Festival, Genji Festival, Fumikata Shinto Ritual, Hakuba Shinto Ritual, etc.)
Address: 2-9-89 Sumiyoshi, Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
access:
・3 minutes walk east from Nankai Main Line "Sumiyoshitaisha Station"
・5 minutes walk west from Nankai Koya Line "Sumiyoshi Higashi Station"
・Short walk from Hankai Line "Sumiyoshi Torii-mae Station"

Introducing glamping facilities that are convenient for accessing shrines in Kansai where you can visit New Year's visits

We will introduce glamping facilities in locations that are easy to access to the shrines recommended for New Year's visit and worship in Kansai.We recommend spending the day relaxing at a glamping facility while visiting the shrine during the day and sightseeing around the area.

Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture: GLAMPING&CAFE MUKU

This glamping facility is located along Metasequoia Namiki, a tourist attraction that is visited by 13 people a year in Makino Town, Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture. Nestled in the row of 500 metasequoia trees are only four buildings: two dome-shaped tents, a trailer house, and a lotus bell tent.At the cafe space, which also serves as a check-in reception area, you can enjoy light meals, coffee, and drinks while looking out at the rows of Metasequoia trees.

Unique play equipment is installed in front of the cafe space.There is also garden seating where you can take a relaxing break.Be sure to take advantage of the exclusive inclusive services offered at the cafe between 15:17 PM and XNUMX:XNUMX PM, exclusively for hotel guests.

With the meal plan, you can enjoy glamping BBQ devised by a chef who honed his skills in famous French cuisine.The main menu is roast beef steak, which is cooked at a low temperature to lock in the flavor, as well as a gorgeous menu centered on seafood from Lake Biwa such as Biwa trout and Omi shrimp, and locally grown vegetables.

<Facility information>
[GLAMPING&CAFE MUKU]
Address: 1663-1 Hiruguchi, Makino-cho, Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture
TEL／050-3690-6917
Business hours/Check-in from 15:00 to Check-out from the next day to 11:00
Access/[Train] 5 minutes by taxi from JR Makino Station
[Car] 1 hour and 20 minutes from Kyoto Higashi IC via Biwako West Jukan Road
Parking/Available
URL/https://www.resort-glamping.com/accommodation/muku/

Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture: Lakeside Terrace Biwako

This is a glamping facility with 18 unique rooms, including originally designed dome tents, cottages with private pools, and SPA suites with saunas.All rooms are equipped with natural hot spring baths, so you can relax in the hot springs to soothe your fatigue after visiting shrines or sightseeing spots.

The lakeside deck space overlooking Lake Biwa is also equipped with a barrel sauna that can be used free of charge.If you prepare a swimsuit, you can always enjoy the relaxing experience while looking out at Lake Biwa.

There are many active experiences available, from outdoor activities such as smoking and spice making, to water activities such as SUP, kayaking, and water bicycles, where you can enjoy Lake Biwa to the fullest.

<Facility information>
[Lakeside Terrace Biwako]
Address: 1533 Katsuno, Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture
TEL／050-3198-5847
Business hours/Check-in 15:00 Check-out Glamping type 10:00 the next day, Cottage/SPA suite type 11:00 the next day
Access/[Train] Approximately 90 minutes from JR Osaka Station
Approximately 15 minutes walk from JR Omi-Takashima Station
[Car] Approximately 90 minutes from Osaka city
Via Hanshin Expressway No. 12 Moriguchi Line and Meishin Expressway/Nishinomiya Line.60 minutes from Kyoto Higashi IC
Parking/Available
URL/https://www.resort-glamping.com/accommodation/biwako_lakesideterrace/

Miyazu City, Kyoto Prefecture: Marinetopia the Sweet

This is a glamping facility located on a hill overlooking Amanohashidate, Kyoto.All rooms are private villas with private pools and in-room hot springs, making them highly livable.The depth of the pool is graded at 1cm, 30cm, and 50cm, so it can be used by both children and adults.This glamping facility is easy to use for group trips, family trips, and three-generation trips.

Meals include glamping BBQ using local fresh ingredients and luxurious ingredients such as Amanohashidate raw sausage, live abalone, and Miyazu fish aqua pazza, as well as a small pot of domestic Japanese black beef, grilled live abalone, and dried fish from Miyazu, Kyoto. You can choose from multiple courses to suit your glamping occasion, including courses where you can enjoy ingredients from Kyoto by the Sea in your room, and winter-only courses such as crab marche.

<Facility information>
[Marintopia The Suite]
Address: 4054 Hioki, Miyazu City, Kyoto Prefecture
TEL／050-3161-4574
Business hours/Check-in 15:00~ Check-out 11:00 the next day
Access/[Train] Nearest station: Get off at Kyoto Tango Railway “Amanohashidate Station”
[Car] About 20 minutes from Kyoto Jukan Expressway "Yosa Amanohashidate IC"
Parking/Available
URL/https://www.resort-glamping.com/accommodation/marinetopia-suite/

Glamping Village HAJIME

It is one of the largest glamping facilities in Japan, located in an environment close to the sea, mountains, and rivers.Not only can you enjoy sea kayaking, cruising, and playing in the river in the surrounding outdoor environment, but there are also facilities to enjoy a fulfilling time within the facility, such as an activity park for children, a sky terrace with a self-bar for adults, and a central house where you can enjoy various experience contents. All are available.

There are also facilities for relaxing and refreshing, such as the exclusive open-air hot spring ``HAJIME no Yu'' where you can enjoy two rare hot springs, Kin Onsen and Gin Onsen, and a barrel sauna that can be reserved for private use by the hour.

With the meal plan, you can enjoy glamping BBQ using plenty of fresh ingredients from the Amanohashidate area of ​​Kyoto, such as Kyoto Wagyu beef, homemade bacon and sausage, abalone, seasonal local fish, and freshly harvested local vegetables.

<Facility information>
[Glamping Village HAJIME]
Address: 3700-73 Hioki, Miyazu City, Kyoto Prefecture
TEL／050-3161-4578
Business hours/Check-in 15:00 Check-out 10:00 the next day
Access/[Train] Nearest station: Get off at Kyoto Tango Railway “Amanohashidate Station”
[Car] About 20 minutes from Kyoto Jukan Expressway "Yosa Amanohashidate IC"
Parking/Available
URL/https://www.resort-glamping.com/accommodation/glamping-village-hajime/

Awaji Island: Glamping Terrace Awaji

This glamping facility is limited to 5 buildings and is located on Awaji Island, which is easily accessible from the Osaka and Kobe areas.All rooms are equipped with natural guest hot springs and fire pits where you can enjoy a bonfire.You can enjoy the hot springs whenever you like, spend time around a bonfire, or make roasted marshmallows.Fire pits are easy to handle, so even beginners can easily experience making a bonfire.

In addition to the Vegetable Marche where you can choose local vegetables grown on Awaji Island for free and grill them on a BBQ grill, and the Outdoor Gear Marche where you can try your hand at making your own original camp meal, there are also smoking experiences, popcorn making experiences, roasted marshmallow experiences, and more for adults. There are also plenty of outdoor activities that both parents and children can easily try.

<Facility information>
[Glamping Terrace Awaji]
Address: 2237 Taga, Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture
TEL／050-3174-7254
Business hours/Check-in 15:00~ Check-out 10:00 the next day
Access/[Highway bus] Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes from Kobe Sannomiya
From Sannomiya Bus Terminal, take the bus bound for Takadaya Kahei Park and get off at Gunge [Nishiura Line], then walk for about 15 minutes.
[Car] Approximately 1 and a half hours from Osaka direction
Cross Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and get off at Hokudan IC, then take Prefectural Route 31 for about 15 minutes.
Parking/Available
URL/https://www.resort-glamping.com/accommodation/gltr-awaji/

Grandmare Awaji

It is a luxurious glamping facility with only 2700 buildings on a spacious seaside location of approximately 5 square meters, all of which have ocean views.All rooms are reserved as one building and are equipped with a private garden with a fire pit and a hot spring in the guest room.Enjoy a relaxing bonfire and hot springs in a private space.

SEA MOON RESORT, one of Kansai's largest marine leisure facilities, is located 20 minutes by car from the facility, where you can enjoy various marine activities such as paddle boards, sea kayaks, banana boats, various towing tubes, and parasailing.We have a wide range of activities, from ones that are easy for beginners to try, to ones that will satisfy even advanced players, to ones that can be enjoyed by groups and families.

<Facility information>
[Grand Mare Awaji]
Address: 2013 Tsuda, Kamaguchi, Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture
TEL／050-3135-2324
Business hours/Check-in from 15:00 to Check-out from the next day to 10:00
Access/[Highway bus] About 1 hour from Kobe Sannomiya
Take the West Japan JR Bus from Sannomiya "Mint Kobe No. XNUMX" to Sumoto Expressway BC bound and get off at "Higashiura IC"
15 minutes by taxi (car) from Higashiura IC
[Car] About 40 minutes from Shin-Kobe / About 1 hour and 30 minutes from Umeda
Cross Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and get off at Higashiura IC. Approximately 28 minutes via National Route 15.
Parking/Available
URL/https://www.resort-glamping.com/accommodation/glamp-mare/

*This column was created based on information as of April 2022, 11.Please check the official website for the latest information on each facility and each prefecture campaign.