I want to visit a shrine for the first time in the New Year! Can you recommend some temples and shrines in Kansai and hotels near them?

• A hotel located in Kyoto Tower, convenient for New Year's visits to shrines

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• It's located in downtown Kyoto, and is close to Heian Shrine and Yasaka Shrine for your first visit of the year. It might be nice to go up the candle-shaped Kyoto Tower to see the first sunrise of the year. It's fine if you have small children with you, as long as they don't get fussy. If you want to avoid the crowds, how about Arashiyama?
  小坊主's answer (Posted on:2014/6/ 4)

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• If you're planning your first visit of the year, we recommend Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Nara.

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• If you're planning on visiting the shrine for the first time in the New Year, I recommend Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Nara. On January 1st, the first shrine visit of the new year begins with the first drum performance. The grounds are lit up at night, creating a fantastic and beautiful atmosphere. If you stay near Nara Station, you can walk past Kofuku-ji Temple in about 25 minutes, so I recommend staying at Hotel Nikko Nara near Nara Station. It's a convenient hotel for not only visiting the shrine for the first time, but also for going anywhere.
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• Hotel above Osaka Station

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• This hotel is located above Osaka Station, so it is very convenient to get around, and I think the location is excellent. It is directly connected to the station, so you can easily get to Kyoto, Kobe, and Nara by train, making it a perfect base for your trip. It gets crowded during the New Year holidays, but I think it's a good idea to go from here.
  ぽっさむ's answer (Posted on:2016/9/ 5)

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• How about staying near a Buddhist temple?

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• Famous Buddhist temples are always crowded. How about Nara Hotel? Todaiji Temple and other Buddhist temples are nearby, so you can visit them at a quiet time. The hotel has a nostalgic feel, with a hint of Taisho-era romance.
  あぶ's answer (Posted on:2016/11/ 9)

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• Experience the Japanese New Year atmosphere at a hotel on the Katsuragawa River

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• It's not a cheap Ryokan (Japanese inn), so how about staying at "Togetsukyo Bridge" in Arashiyama, Kyoto, which is always fully booked? Since it's New Year 's in Kyoto, it may be crowded, but if you choose a temple or shrine, it won't be so crowded. Above all, you can enjoy the New Year's atmosphere to the fullest.
  るき's answer (Posted on:2016/10/19)

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• First sunrise at the hotel and first visit to a nearby shrine

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• Located on the east coast of Awaji Island, Hotel New Awaji allows you to see the first sunrise of the year from your hotel room. After enjoying a delicious seafood meal, you can take a car or bus to a nearby shrine​ ​to pay your respects. You can also enjoy sightseeing at England Hill and Awaji Ranch.
  ユーザー's answer (Posted on:2014/6/ 4)

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• 30 minutes by Kitashinkyuko Railway from Sannomiya Station on the subway

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• It is about 30 minutes by Kitakami Kyuko Railway from Sannomiya Station on the subway, and there is a hot spring shrine nearby (for fertility, safe childbirth, protection from evil, business prosperity, road safety, and longevity). The inn is the oldest hot spring in Japan, and has a day spa "Arima Onsen Taiko no Yu" where you can enjoy a total of 24 types of baths (Kinsen, Ginsen, and carbonated springs) and bedrock baths. It is also easily accessible to Kobe and Osaka, so if you have children, you can enjoy it according to your physical condition.
  はなママ's answer (Posted on:2014/6/ 4)

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• Easy access to Kitano Ijinkan district and shrines

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• Surprisingly, Kobe's Kitano Ijinkan District is within walking distance (about 8 minutes) from the Shinkansen stop (Shin-Kobe Station). The hotel we are introducing is located exactly halfway between this famous tourist spot and Ikuta​ ​Shrine, which is crowded with people making their first visit of the year every year. It's a great location for both sightseeing and visiting the shrine.
  大阪大好きっ子's answer (Posted on:2016/5/17)

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• A resort hotel with natural hot spring facilities♪

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• The baths are large and there are many different types, so you can enjoy the hot springs to your heart's content. The prices are reasonable, and there is no excessive service, so you can enjoy it at your leisure. The meals are not extravagant, but casually incorporate Tamba's famous products, so adults can enjoy them, and they also have menus such as curry, so children can feel safe.
  ユーザー's answer (Posted on:2014/6/ 4)

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• Hotels near Kashihara Jingu-mae Station (1 minute walk)

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• It is close to Kashihara Shrine, so it is perfect for New Year 's visits. There are Japanese-style and Western-style rooms. The ancient capital of Kashihara is the perfect place to spend time feeling the romance of the Manyo period. There is a hot spring bath called "Kashihara no Yu" that springs from within the hotel grounds, so you can enjoy the hot springs. Asuka is a 10-minute drive away.
  トムとジェリー's answer (Posted on:2016/5/ 9)

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