A relaxing weekend trip in Kansai! 8 recommended power spots with different benefits

First, improve your overall luck! The all-purpose power spot in Kansai

We will introduce two power spots in Kansai that are recommended for those who want to improve their luck, as well as recommended hotels in the area.

[Mie] Fulfill your wishes at Ise Grand Shrine, the spiritual home of the Japanese people

Ise Shrine is the center of Japanese shrines and is said to be the most powerful power spot.It is an ancient custom to visit the Outer Shrine and then the Inner Shrine.Walking along the approach to the shrine, surrounded by greenery and bathed in sunlight filtering through the trees, is a refreshing experience for both body and soul.

It is said that it is good to have both the Ise Grand Shrine amulets from the Outer Shrine and the Inner Shrine. At the Inner Shrine, you can get a drawstring bag-shaped "Good Luck Bell Amulet," and at the Outer Shrine, you can get a magatama-shaped "Good Luck Bell Amulet."

After visiting the shrine, we recommend stopping by Oharaimachi and Okage Yokocho, where you can enjoy a retro atmosphere, and sampling some Akafuku and Ise udon.

From Osaka (Osaka-Uehonmachi Station) to the Geku, it takes approximately two hours by Kintetsu Limited Express train and on foot, or approximately two hours and 40 minutes by car. From the Geku to the Naiku, Access takes approximately ten minutes by bus or taxi.

KAMENOI HOTEL TOBA

KAMENOI HOTEL TOBA is a hotel that boasts ocean view Guest rooms and cuisine that makes generous use of the seafood and mountain produce of Ise-Shima. You can also refresh your mind and body in the open-air natural Hot springs bath.

The hotel is about a 30-minute drive from Ise Jingu (Geku), or a 35-minute train and walk (via Toba Station and Ise-shi Station). A free shuttle bus operates from Toba Station and Kintetsu Toba Station.

Izumigo Hotel Altia Toba

Izumigo Hotel Altia Toba is a resort hotel overlooking Toba Bay, and it also has an Hot springs bath that is said to have skin-beautifying and healing effects.

All Guest rooms have ocean views.Depending on the Food, you can choose between Japanese and French cuisine.

From Ise Jingu (Geku) to Toba Station, it takes about 20 minutes by Kintetsu Limited Express train and then walking. A free shuttle bus runs from Toba Station (about 10 minutes). If coming from Osaka, it is about a 20-minute drive from Ise IC.

[Wakayama] Reset your life at the sacred place of rebirth "Kumano Sanzan"

The "Kumano Sanzan" is the collective name for the three shrines of Kumano Hongu Taisha, Kumano Hayatama Taisha, Kumano Nachi Taisha, and Nachisan Seiganto-ji Temple. They make up the World Heritage Site "Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range" and are also popular as power spots.

Kumano is known as the "land of resurrection,"When you want the power to take a new stepIt is also recommended to walk along the beautiful stone-paved Kumano Kodo "Daimonzaka", pass by Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine and Nachisan Seiganto-ji Temple, and see Nachi Falls, one of Japan's three most famous waterfalls.

The estimated travel time from Osaka to each of the Kumano Sansha shrines is approximately 3.5 to 5.5 hours by car or train and bus. Nachisan Seiganto-ji Temple is about a one-minute walk from Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine. Why not take a weekend trip and spend two days and one night leisurely to explore the shrines?

It would be a good idea to take the Kumano Gobo Nankai Bus sightseeing bus around the area, spend the night at the departure and arrival station, Kii Katsuura Station, and then take your time heading home.

KAMENOI HOTEL NACHI KATSUURA

"KAMENOI HOTEL NACHI KATSUURA KUMANO KODO"Fresh tuna sourced from Katsuura Fishing Port, one of Japan's leading tuna basesThis hotel offers a variety of luxurious rooms, including Hot springs-view Guest rooms with open-air hot spring baths.

The hotel is about a 10-minute walk from Kii-Katsuura Station and about a 50-minute drive from Kumano-Odomari IC. The estimated travel time from Osaka Station to Kii-Katsuura Station is about 4 hours on the Kuroshio Limited Express, or 3 hours 20 minutes to 4.5 hours by car.

Attract wonderful connections! Kansai power spots to improve your love luck

We will introduce two power spots in Kansai that are recommended for those who want to improve their love luck, as well as recommended hotels in the area.

[Kyoto] Kifune Shrine, a shrine for matchmaking watched over by the water god

Kifune Shrine is the head shrine of the 2,000 water gods across the country. It is said to have divine blessings for matchmaking, the fulfillment of wishes, and prosperity. The shrine is filled with clear, pure air, and the approach lined with vermilion lanterns is a popular photo spot.

Visiting Kifune Shrine is called Sansha Mairi, and involves visiting the main shrine, inner shrine, and Yuisha shrine at the foot of Mount Kifune. The main shrine is famous for its "Mizuuranai" fortune slips, which have letters that appear when you float them in water.

The approximate travel time Access Kifune Shrine from Osaka Station by train is 1 hour and 40 minutes. Take the Keihan Main Line to Demachiyanagi Station, then transfer to the Eizan Electric Railway and a bus.

HOTEL MYSTAYS Kyoto Shijo

HOTEL MYSTAYS Kyoto Shijo is a hotel where you can experience traditional Japanese hospitality in modern comfort. The breakfast buffet, featuring specially made tofu and Kyoto-style dishes, is also one of the highlights.

It takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes by bus and subway from Kifune Shrine to the hotel, or about 30 to 60 minutes by car. It is about a 6 to 7 minute walk from the three nearest stations (Shijo, Shijo-Omiya, and Karasuma).

[Hyogo] Pray for a good marriage at Ikuta Shrine in the heart of Kobe

Ikuta Shrine is affectionately known as "Ikuta-san of Matchmaking." Located in Sannomiya, the heart of Kobe, the shrine grounds are lush with greenery and offer a soothing oasis in the city.

There are many attractions, such as the scenic Ikuta Pond and the Ikuta Forest that stretches deep within the temple grounds, and it's also great to enjoy a stroll around the grounds. There is also a "water fortune" that you can get by dipping it in the water of the pond to find love.

If you are praying for success in love, we recommend receiving the matchmaking charm "Tamaki" and offering a heart-shaped votive plaque.

The nearest station to Ikuta Shrine is Sannomiya Station, about 30 minutes from Osaka Station on the JR Tokaido Main Line. The shrine is about a 10-minute walk from Sannomiya Station.

KAMENOI HOTEL ARIMA

"KAMENOI HOTEL ARIMA"Enjoy the free-flowing waters of Arima Hot springs KinsenThis Hot springs hotel offers a variety of kaiseki dinner plans, including Kobe beef, and breakfast is a buffet with approximately 80 Japanese and Western dishes.

From Ikuta Shrine to the hotel, it takes approximately 60 minutes by highway bus (departing from Sannomiya Bus Terminal) and walking, or 20 to 40 minutes by car. From Osaka, it takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes by highway bus (departing from Osaka Umeda Sanban-gai Bus Terminal) and walking, or approximately 40 minutes by car.

[Nara] Kasuga Taisha Shrine, a World Heritage Site that also brings good fortune for marital harmony

Kasuga Taisha Shrine is one of the World Heritage Sites "Historic Monuments Nara" and is beautiful with its vermilion-lacquered shrine building and approximately 3,000 lanterns.

The Meoto Daikokusha Shrine within the grounds is the only shrine in Japan that enshrines the couple, Daikoku, and is famous as the god of marital harmony and matchmaking. There are also heart-shaped votive plaques that can be offered in hopes of finding a good match.

The estimated travel time from Osaka Station to Kasuga Taisha Shrine is 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour and a half. Take the train to JR Nara Station or Kintetsu Nara Station, then board a bus bound for Kasuga Taisha Honden from either station and get off at the Kasuga Taisha Honden bus stop.

KAMENOI HOTEL NARA

KAMENOI HOTEL NARA is a hotel where you can enjoy natural Hot springs in an indoor bath with an interior inspired by the ancient capital of Nara, and a garden-style open-air bath.A variety of rooms are available, from tasteful Japanese-style rooms to Special Japanese-Western-Style Room (with bath) with natural Hot springs panoramic baths.

From Kasuga Taisha Shrine to the hotel, it takes about 25 minutes by Kintetsu Limited Express train and free shuttle bus (departing from Yamato-Saidaiji Station, reservation required). From Osaka Station, it takes about 50 minutes by train (via Tsuruhashi Station - Yamato-Saidaiji Station) and free shuttle bus, or about 35 minutes by car.

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[Shiga] Shirahige Shrine: A Mysterious Torii Gate Floating on Lake Biwa

Shirahige Shrine is famous as the oldest shrine in Omi. It enshrines Sarutahiko-no-Mikoto, known as the god of guidance and opening the way, and is said to grant blessings such as prosperous business and good fortune.

The large vermilion torii gate that appears to float in Lake Biwa is so beautiful that it has also been called "Omi's Itsukushima." You can take photos from the observation deck in front of the shrine office, and it is recommended to visit at sunrise or sunset.

The estimated travel time from Osaka to Shirahige Shrine is 1 hour and a half by train, or 1 hour and 20 minutes by car. If you are traveling by train, it is best to get off at Omi-Takashima Station and Access taxi (about a 5-minute ride).

KAMENOI HOTEL HIKONE

KAMENOI HOTEL HIKONE is a hotel where all rooms have a lake view. You can enjoy a spectacular view from the natural Hot springs observation bath, and you can also enjoy Omi beef for dinner.

From Shirahige Shrine to the hotel, it takes about 3 hours and 10 minutes by train and free shuttle bus (JR Hikone Station and JR Maibara Station / reservation required), or about 1.5 hours by car. From Osaka, it takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes by train and free shuttle bus, or about 2 hours by car.

[Osaka] Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine, the God of Business Prosperity, the Pride of Osaka, the City of Commerce

Sumiyoshi Taisha, affectionately known as "Sumiyossan," is the head shrine of the approximately 2,300 Sumiyoshi shrines across the country. It is a power spot where you can enjoy a stroll around the grounds, with many attractions such as the "Soribashi (Taikobashi) Bridge," which is said to purify you just by crossing it, and the "Omokaru Stone," which tells you whether your wishes will come true.

If you would like to pray for better luck in business or money, we recommend visiting the sub-shrines within the temple grounds. Among them, Nankinsha, which enshrines the god of business prosperity, and Otoshisha, which enshrines the god of harvest, are said to bring good fortune in business prosperity.

It is located within a five-minute walk from three stations: Sumiyoshi-toriimae Station, Sumiyoshi-taisha Station, and Sumiyoshi-higashi Station, making it easily Access from within Osaka city.

HOTEL MYSTAYS Sakaisuji Honmachi

"HOTEL MYSTAYS Sakaisuji Honmachi"The hotel also offers apartment-style rooms equipped with mini-sinks and microwaves.We provide two types of pillows, memory foam pillows and feather pillows, to help you sleep well.

It is conveniently located within a 15-minute walk from four other convenient stations, including a 7-minute walk from Kitahama Station. From Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine, Access is about 35 minutes by train and subway (via Tengachaya Station), and about 20 to 30 minutes by car.

ART HOTEL Osaka Bay Tower

ART HOTEL Osaka Bay Tower offers a plan that includes admission to Solaniwa Onsen, one of the largest Hot springs theme parks in the Kansai region. Another attractive feature is the panoramic view of the city center and bay area.

The hotel has a buffet Restaurant on the top floor, a Japanese restaurant with a spectacular view, as well as a bar lounge.

The hotel is easily Access, located right next to Bentencho Station. From Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine to the hotel, it takes approximately 30 minutes by train and subway (via Shin-Imamiya Station), and approximately 20 minutes by car.

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[Hyogo] Iwatsuhime Shrine: A Shrine with a Spectacular View of the Ocean Beyond the Torii Gate

Ako Shrine is a shrine located on the coast of Ako Misaki, which has been selected as one of the "100 Best Sunsets in Japan."Beyond the torii gate, a calm and beautiful sea stretches out, allowing you to enjoy spectacular views and visit power spots.

Many visitors receive the "Princess Charm," which is said to bring good luck in love, and there is also the "Nagomi Charm," which is said to bring peace and purification of the mind. For those who enjoy collecting goshuin stamps, we also recommend the "Limited Edition Goshuin," whose design changes every month.

The estimated travel time from Osaka Station to Iwatohime Shrine is 2 hours and 15 minutes if you transfer by train and bus. After getting off at Ako Station, take a bus and get off at Misaki bus stop. By car, the estimated travel time is 1 hour and 40 minutes.

KAMENOI HOTEL AKO

KAMENOI HOTEL AKO is a Hot springs resort hotel located in Ako Misaki in the Setonaikai National Park. In addition to the infinity open-air bath and the illuminated bamboo forest open-air bath (women only), you can also enjoy bathing in some of the rooms.
 

The hotel is about 10 minutes by bus and on foot, or 5 minutes by car from Iwatohime Shrine. From Osaka, it is about 2 hours and 15 minutes by Shinkansen and train, or 2 hours by car.

Summary

If you're feeling tired lately or want to improve your luck in love or money, this is the power spot to visit and make you feel positive. Walking through the mysterious grounds and taking in the spectacular views will be a great way to change your mood.

We also recommend staying overnight at a nearby hotel to relax and soothe your mind and body.You can feel even more refreshed by staying in a comfortable room and enjoying Hot springs and Food.

Find your favorite power spots and hotels from the ones we've introduced and head out on the weekend.