Enjoy a day trip in Kansai! Little-known spots and recommended spots for girls' trips
Kansai's little-known spots and recommended spots perfect for day trips
Introducing!
Places where you can take cute and stylish photos, places where you can feel the power of nature, etc.
A spot where girls' trips are particularly exciting
I will tell you.
Together Nearby activities and experiences We also introduce it, so please refer to it.
Shojuin Temple (Furinji Temple) / Kyoto
Kyoto
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Shojuin Temple
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It is a temple of Koyasan Shingon Buddhism and was founded in the Kamakura period about 800 years ago.
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The temple is popular with girls traveling, but the main reason for its popularity is the " Inomemado ” and 160 “ ceiling painting ”!
" Inome window "teeth, The heart-shaped window changes the scenery reflected in the heart with each season, such as cherry blossoms, fresh green, autumn leaves, and snow. .
" ceiling painting ” is a project implemented as a restoration of the “main hall interior ceiling painting” drawn 300 years ago. The ceiling is filled with 160 paintings by contemporary Japanese painters on the theme of flowers and Japanese landscapes. .
Both are gorgeous and cute, and you can take fashionable photos!
Shojuin Temple is held in the summer.
Wind Chime Festival
" is famous, so "
Furinji Temple
It is popularly called ".
During the wind chime festival, more than 2,000 wind chimes, from Shojuin's original wind chimes to local wind chimes from all over the country, are displayed on the grounds, and you can enjoy various shapes and sounds.
It's a little far from the nearest JR Uji Station, but there are many things to see and it's well worth a visit.
Ujitawara-cho, where Shojuin Temple is located, is the birthplace of Japanese green tea.
Experience of enjoying tea
You can do it too!
Compared to the center of Kyoto, you can enjoy sightseeing more calmly. Uji How about enjoying it together with a unique experience?
This plan does not support English.
Original glass course 3,500 yen~ Time required: 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 1 item per person (If you wish to have more than one, you can add only the material cost separately) Price: 3,500 yen ~ (material cost included) ) * Optionally, you can enter your favorite characters such as your name or initials.
Wazuka-cho, Kyoto Prefecture is the main production area of Uji tea, and is also called "Chagenkyo" because of the beauty of the tea plantation landscape. In such Wazuka town, you can take a guided tea plantation walk for about 1 hour. The scenery that you can see while walking is sure to be Instagram-worthy ☆ After enjoying the scenery and talking about tea, carefully brew the recommended Uji tea from Wazuka for that season.
If you want to fully enjoy Wazuka, the home of tea, we recommend the tea picking experience! Wazuka Town cultivates so many tea leaves that it is called the origin of tea, and even today it is a production area that produces just under 40% of Uji tea. At Wazukaya, the "Tea Soba Making Experience" using "Wazuka Tea" is very popular, but if you are going to make Cha Soba, why not try picking the tea yourself? In the tea plantations of Wazuka, from March to November.
Kumano Kodo and Daimonzaka / Wakayama
"
Kumano Kodo
” means
A general term for the approach to the Kumano Sanzan, Kumano Hongu Taisha, Kumano Hayatama Taisha, and Kumano Nachi Taisha.
is.
Over a total length of about 1,000 km, it is not a single road
6
(
Iseji, Kiiji, Nakahechi, Ohechi, Kohechi, Omine Okugakemichi
) from the north, south, east and west
Kumano area
are connected.
Leads from Tanabe City to Kumano Hongu Nakahechi (Nakahechi), leading from Tanabe City to Nachi and Shingu along the coastline Ohechi Ohechi, leading from Koyasan to Kumano Hongu Kohechi (Kohechi), aiming for the Kumano Sanzan from Ise Jingu " Iseji Route (Iseji) Kumano Pilgrimage Route as Valuable historical heritage registered as a World Heritage Site is.
The Kumano Kodo, which has a history of more than 1,000 years, has a lot of magnificent nature, such as clean rivers, waterfalls, and 800-year-old trees. Above all " Daimonzaka ” is an emotional spot with a beautiful cobblestone pavement that retains the scenery of the past!
Kumano area The whole area is a power spot, so it is perfect for women seeking healing and energy.
For those who want to fully enjoy the history and famous places, we recommend participating in a hands-on experience tour! You can have your photo taken during the tour, so it will be a memory that will last a lifetime.
Hyogo Prefectural Awajishima Park / Hyogo
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Hyogo Prefectural Awajishima Park
"teeth,
A park rich in nature in the northern hills of Awaji Island overlooking the vast sea
is.
There are areas where you can enjoy forest bathing, an area with a lawn, and an area where you can enjoy dining and shopping.
Among them, I would like to recommend to women,
You can fully feel the nature of Awaji while taking a walk on the promenade in the forest.
"
forest zone
”
!
From the observation plaza, you can see a panorama of Osaka Bay and the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge.
Hyogo
If you take a picture with the unique scenery in the background, you will feel more like a tourist.
in the same zone hydrangea valley , About 9,000 hydrangeas bloom in June . The colorful hydrangeas are sure to look great on social media!
In "Hyogo Prefectural Awajishima Park", there is a new style theme park "
Nijigen no Mori
” is also available.
In "Nijigen no Mori"
Crayon Shin-chan
』
or
"
Naruto
』
You can enjoy attractions where you can experience the world of popular anime, manga, and games.
So it is recommended to stop by!
"Godzilla Intercept Operation-National Godzilla Awajishima Research Center-" The world's only entertainment attraction where you can fully experience the strength and power of Godzilla, with the theme of the world's largest life-size Godzilla that landed on Awaji Island, will finally open in 2020! Participants became members of the National Godzilla Awajishima Research Center, and the Godzilla whose activity was suspended due to the capture operation
The attraction area "NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi Village" themed on the world of the popular ninja anime "NARUTO" and "BORUTO - NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS" has appeared in Nijigen no Mori! You can experience training using scrolls in a three-dimensional maze, a mission rally, and puzzle solving.
What is "Dragon Quest Island"? It is an outdoor field RPG attraction where you become the protagonist of the story and go on an adventure on foot through the world of "Dragon Quest", which is a fusion of the real and the digital. Participants form a party of four people and choose a profession from "Warrior", "Fighter", "Thief", "Wizard" or "Playboy", and then proceed with the adventure.
[Hyogo/ Awaji Island] Crayon Shin-chan Adventure Park! Let's move our bodies!
This ticket allows you to enjoy the attractions at Crayon Shin-chan Adventure Park ♪ Get moving with the athletics and zip lines! Action Kamen's Secret Hideout is recommended for small children! ⚪︎Bravo! Great Sengoku Adventure! "Bravo! Great Sengoku Adventure!" is based on the Crayon Shin-chan movie "Bring the Storm! Great Sengoku Battle."
Shirahige Shrine / Shiga
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Shirahige Shrine
"teeth,
Omi's oldest shrine in Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture
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It enshrines Sarutahiko no Mikoto, the deity who guides the world and paves the way. It is said that Sarutahiko-no-mikoto had white hair and a white beard, which is why the shrine got its name.
Shirahige Shrine is the god of longevity Not only has it been believed as Marriage, child-giving, traffic safety, good fortune, prosperous business You can receive various benefits such as Shiga's leading power spot Also known as
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Otorii in the lake
” floating in the water is a spectacular sight worth seeing once in a lifetime.
The sunrise and sunset seen through the torii are particularly breathtaking. It looks great on social media, so why not take a picture of it?
At Activity Japan, SUP or canoe Etc Experiences and activities aiming for Shirahige Shrine from the water are available. Experience the mystical spots with a dramatic experience!
[Lake Biwa SUP experience] Lake Biwa, Kosai SUP, Shirahige Shrine visit plan (2 hours)
A SUP experience tour heading to the mystical Shirahige Shrine with its beautiful, crystal clear water and floating torii gates! In the beautiful western part of Lake Biwa, which boasts the best water quality, you can feel the overwhelming vastness of Lake Biwa and the grandeur of nature while gazing at the horizon. Enjoy the majestic mountains and the beautiful Lake Biwa! You can also take a commemorative photo in front of the torii gate in the middle of the lake! The destination, Shirahige Shrine
[Shiga/Lake Biwa] Visit Shirahige Shrine and Torii in the lake by kayak (leisurely 120 minutes)
Would you like to kayak on Lake Biwa, the best lake in Japan? In this plan, you can visit the lake torii of Shirahige Shrine, the oldest shrine in Shiga Prefecture. This is a popular tour where you can fully experience the divine torii and the vast Lake Biwa★
Star Swing/Osaka
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star swing
"teeth,
Suspension bridge with a wooden floor in Hoshida Enchi, Osaka Prefectural Forest
is.
Altitude 180m, total length 280m, maximum ground clearance 50m, walkable
One of the largest pedestrian suspension bridges in Japan
proud of
The view from the Hoshi no Buranko is spectacular, and you can overlook the rich natural scenery of Katano City. The swaying and floating feeling is also a charm unique to the suspension bridge!
Until I went to "Hoshi no Swing"
you can hike in the woods
Therefore, you can feel close to nature and feel refreshed!
There is also a gentle slope hiking course, so it is safe for people who are not confident in their physical strength or women who are not good at exercise.
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Sohonzan Hasedera / Nara
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Hasedera Temple
"teeth,
The head temple of the Shingon sect of Buddhism, located in Sakurai City, Nara.
is.
Known as a sacred place for Kannon worship, the principal object of worship is Japan's largest wooden statue of Kannon, the eleven-faced Kanzeon Bosatsu. Various flowers are planted in the precincts,
Because you can see different beautiful scenery throughout the four seasons,
Flower Temple (Midera)
Also known as
is.
others, Many wind chimes are hung in the corridor of Hasedera Temple in summer, and you can hear the light sounds. . The fusion of the historical temple and the summer tradition is beautiful, and you can take pictures that look good on social media!
When visiting Hasedera Temple, be sure to "
Botan flower charm
” also want you to get.
Botanhana Mamori is a cute amulet shaped like a peony flower with chirimen.
is! It contains the wish that "a wonderful encounter will make your heart and skin as beautiful as a flower."
Besides "Hase-dera",
Nara
has lots of fun spots and experiences.
especially
Experience making your own accessories such as rings, bangles, and necklaces
is full, so please check it out!
・Can be created by using a hammer to add hammered patterns, letters, patterns, etc. onto a 5mm to 7mm plain silver plate.・It is also possible to create it using materials that have a design included from the beginning. - Sizes are XS (14cm) S (15cm) M (16cm) L (17cm) XL (18cm) - Can be made in 2 hours!
・Create a ring with one coin ・Large quantity...Treasure hunt where you can choose coins from 15,000 types!・Create a ring using coins from your birth year/anniversary year (if in stock) ・One of the few shops in Japan where you can experience rings for money!・You can make an original ring that is one of a kind in the world. -Sizes range from 6 to 36.・All work
・GO TO regional common coupon shop・Although it is a pendant, you can choose your favorite coin, and while the customer is working, craftsmen will create it, and the customer will finish it at the end.・You can make 2 items in 2 hours and take them home on the same day♪
Kansai for a day trip!
Osaka , Kyoto , Wakayama , Shiga , Nara and, Kansai There are plenty of spots that you can enjoy even on a day trip!
" Shojuin Temple (Furinji Temple) , a heart-shaped " Inome window You can take pictures that look good on social media in front of " star swing , enjoy the thrill of excitement, or Kumano Kodo ” and feel the power of history and nature. Please choose according to your taste!
*The information in this article is current as of June 2023.