去关西的神社寺院过日本新年的「初诣」吧！

“Hatsumode” refers to the first shrine or temple visit of the year, the purpose is to present thanks for the last year and pray for good fortune for the year ahead. Each shrine or temple offers its own blessings. This article introduces popular New Year’s shrine visit spots in Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, and Nara, categorized by their blessings. It also includes information about convenient train tickets for your visit. Come and experience this unique Japanese tradition!   -INDEX- Hankyu Hanshin New Year Ticket 【OSAKA/Luck at winning】Katsuo-ji temple 【KYOTO/Eradication of diseases 】Yasaka Shrine 【KYOTO/Marriage】Shimogamo Shrine 【KYOTO/God of Beauty】Kawai shrine 【KOBE/Good match】Ikuta Shrine 【Nishinomiya/Prosperity in business】Nishinomiya Shrine 【Nishinomiya/Warding off evil】Mondo Yakujin Toukouji 【Takarazuka/Prayer for a safe birth】Nakayamadera Temple 【NARA/Be cured of a disease】Yakushiji Temple “Hankyu Hanshin New Year Ticket” offers unlimited one-day rides, which is perfect for your New Year’s shrine visits. This is a special New Year’s Ticket offering unlimited rides for one day on all lines of Hankyu Railway, Hanshin Railway, and Kobe Kosoku Railway (includes a commemorative gift voucher).   ■At any of the following shrines, you can get a gift using the voucher attached with the ticket. Gift Redemption Period: January 1 to January 7, 2025 [3 Shrines in Kobe]: Ikuta Shrine, Minatogawa Shrine, Nagata Shrine [3 Temples to gain fortune]: Mondo Yakujin, Kiyoshikojin, Nakayama-dera [3 Shrines in Kyoto]: Yasaka Shrine, Heian-jingu Shrine, Kitano Tenmangu Gift Redemption Period: January 1 to January 11, 2025 [Hatsumode & Toka Ebisu]: Nishinomiya Shrine   ■ Information Regarding Redemption ・Please detach the commemorative gift voucher and exchange it at the designated redemption area of each shrine or temple. ・Please note that redemption may not be available in the early morning or after 4:00 PM. ・Commemorative gifts are subject to change or the redemption process may end without prior notice.   Usage Conditions: For one person, any 1 day within the valid period, unlimited travel is allowed within the following valid sections: ・All lines of Hankyu Railway ・All lines of Hanshin Railway ・All lines of Kobe Kosoku Railway (including Nishidai and Minatogawa) The operating hours for the “Information Counter” and “Station Ticket Windows” are from 6:00 AM, including New Year’s Day. If you plan to use these services early in the morning, please make sure to purchase your tickets by the day before your intended travel date.   Sales Period: December 20, 2024 (Friday) – January 11, 2025 (Saturday) (Please note that items may be sold out during the sales period.) Valid Period: January 1, 2025 (Wednesday, Holiday) – January 11, 2025 (Saturday) Price: Adult: 1,200 yen Child: 600 yen Sales Locations: Hankyu Railway: ・Hankyu Railway Information Counters (Osaka-umeda, Juso, Tsukaguchi, Nishinomiya-kitaguchi, Syukugawa, Kobe-sannomiya, Toyonaka, Ishibashi-handaimae, Kawanishi-noseguchi, Takarazuka, Awaji, Kitasenri, Ibarakishi, Takatsukishi, Katsura, Kyoto-kawaramachi) ・HANKYU Tourist Information Center (Kyoto-kawaramachi, Karasuma) Hanshin Railway: ・All stations (excluding Osaka-Namba Station) ・Hanshin Railway station offices (Osaka-Umeda, Amagasaki, Koshien, Mikage, Kobe-Sannomiya, Shinkaichi) ・Hanshin Electric Railway Service Center (Kobe-Sannomiya) Kobe Kosoku: ・All stations (excluding Nishidai and Minatogawa Stations) and other locations *Sales are unavailable during times when staff is absent at any of these locations.   Refund Policy: Refunds are only available for unused tickets. You can process the refund at the purchase counter until January 11, 2025. (A handling fee will be charged for the refund.) Dharma is popular as a good luck charm because it gets up after falling. Famous as a temple of luck, Katsuoji Temple has Dharma statues placed all over the temple grounds. Use the Dharma fortune to tell your fortune in various areas such as entrance exams, love, and sports. The shrine has been in existence since before 794, and is known as “Gion-san”. The headquarters of Yasaka Shrine and other shrines dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto throughout Japan. In addition to the main shrine, which is designated as a national treasure, there are many other deities enshrined within the precincts, including the Pestilence Shrine, which is dedicated to dispelling plague and evil. Shimogamo Shrine is known as a power spot for love knot. Here, you can draw a kimono-shaped fortune, called “Enmimusubi-mikuji. You will receive instructions on how to fall in love based on a waka poem from the Tale of Genji. The “Himemamori,” with its gorgeous chirimen fabric, is also gorgeous. If you want to be beautiful, go to Kawai Shrine! This is a small shrine inside Shimogamo Shrine, where the god who protects women is enshrined. Kawai Shrine offers a special ema (votive picture tablet) to pray for beauty. Use the cosmetics you normally use to apply beautiful makeup to your ema and make a wish. You will definitely become more beautiful, not only on the outside but also on the inside. Ikuta Shrine is located in the middle of the city of Kobe. The red and divine main shrine is fantastic, and the solemn atmosphere will cleanse your body and soul. Behind the main shrine is the Ikuta Forest, where you can do “water divination for marriage”. Also, the ema (votive tablet) at Ikuta Shrine is in the shape of a very cute heart. Say a prayer for a good match! Nishinomiya Shrine is the headquarters of all the Ebisu Shrines in Japan, which worship the god of good fortune, Ebisu-sama, and is known locally as “Ebessan of Nishinomiya. It is famous as the god of prosperity in business. The “Tai-mikuji”, which is given only during the New Year period, is very popular. In a long life, there are milestones at key points, and breaks due to various physical and social changes. In order to prepare for this milestone, the old people came up with the tradition of “bad luck years”. Yakujin Myoo is said to ward off all kinds of evil. Mondo Yakujin Tokoji Temple is one of the three Yakujin Myoo in Japan. Let’s pray for good luck to ward off bad luck so that we can have a peaceful new year. Nakayamadera Temple, the first Kannon sacred site in Japan, was founded by Prince Shotoku. Many pregnant women from all over Japan visit this temple, which is known as the “Temple of Safe Childbirth”. Nakayama Temple has an escalator so that pregnant women do not have to climb up the stone steps. This is a kind gesture that only a temple dedicated to praying for safe childbirth can make. Don’t miss the five-story pagoda, which was rebuilt in 2017 for the first time in about 400 years. The deep blue color is very impressive. Yakushiji Temple, a World Heritage Site, was built in 680 by Emperor Tenmu to pray for the healing of his empress’ illness. The main deity of the temple, Yakushiji Nyorai, is the Buddha of medicine. He removes people’s illnesses and misfortunes and gives them health and happiness. It is said to have the blessing of removing not only physical illnesses but also people’s grumbling hearts. Let’s visit a temple in ancient Nara and get power from it. I hope that the new year will be a good one for you.

还有罕见的御朱印和护身符！关西12所与干支有关的神社和寺庙

日本有与动物有关的神社和寺庙。有些日本人每年都会去与生肖有关的神社参拜，因为在日本，生肖被用作数字，或者他们每年都会去自己出生年份的生肖神社参拜。 什么是生肖？我们将介绍京都、神户和大阪与生肖有关的神社和寺庙。 -索引- 什么是生肖？鼠】京都大淀神社哲学之道【牛】京都北野天满宫 【虎】京都川原町龙神院 【兔】京都川原町东天王冈崎神社 【龙】兵库县凑川神社 【岳姬岛神社，大阪 【马】神户脇口神社（上神户神社），京都 【羊】国藏本因寺，岚山，京都 【猴】泷安寺、箕面大阪 【鸡】兵库县长田神社 【狗】兵库县中山寺 【豕】兵库县后神社、京都乌丸生肖原本是指中国自古以来使用的 "十生肖 "和 "十二生肖 "相结合的历法。在现代日本，"生肖 "一词仅指 "十二生肖"，指代表年份的十二种动物。鼠（Ne）】2020 年 【牛（Ushi）】2021 年 【虎（Tora）】2022 年 【兔（U）】2023 年 【龙（Tatsu）】2024 年 【蛇（Mi）】2025 年 【马（Uma）】2026 年 【羊（Ram(2027年 【猴（Saru）】2028年 【鸡（Tori）】2029年 【狗（Inu）】2030年 【猪（I）】2031年 当十二生肖绕了一圈后、从第一只鼠（亥）开始重新应用。生肖被用作年初贺卡上的图案，也被用于日常对话 "虎年到了 "和算命。这样，中国的生肖就成了日本人最熟悉的数字之一。 让我们继续介绍与生肖有关的关西神社和寺庙。这座神社被称为 "驹鼠神社"，位于京都的哲学路上。两尊驹之住雕像守护着神社院内的奥国社。右边的 A 形手持代表学习的书卷，左边的 Un 形手持象征子孙繁衍的圆点。红印、红印书和护身符也是根据驹之泉设计的。神社内还供奉着其他奇特的雕像，包括守护蛇、守护猴、守护狐狸和守护鼯鼠。该神社是日本全国约 12,000 座天满宫和天神社的总神社，供奉着学习之神--菅原道真。神社内有一尊牛像，是菅原道真的使者。牛神社的牛像位于神社院内的西北部，据说是院内最古老的牛像，据说只要抚摸牛像，就能实现一个愿望。龙石院供奉着与虎密切相关的战神毗沙门天。这里供奉着一只罕见的 Koma-Tora（守护虎），它的表情与真虎一样勇猛！参观完神社后，您还可以获得一枚红色印章。该神社的标志是一只兔子，这源于一个关于兔子能保佑生育的传说，也源于冈崎地区过去有很多兔子的事实。除了守护神兔和给神社带来孩子的兔子外，还有一个可爱的 "Usagi-mikuji omamori（兔子符咒）"。该神社是兵库县最有名的神社之一，供奉着大将草木正茂。神社亭子天花板上的 164 幅画都是由日本各地的著名画家创作的，其中兵库县出生的福田必先创作的 "大青龙 "堪称杰作。从 1 月 1 日到 3 日，接受第一次新年祈祷的人可以进入大厅观看仪式，从 1 月 4 日开始，游客可以从供奉箱所在的正殿南入口处仰望。在日本，蛇被认为是重生的象征，姬岛神社是供奉蛇神的神社之一。在供奉蛇神的神社后面，还保留着一棵有 900 年历史的神树的一部分，这棵树曾在 1945 年的空袭中被烧毁，据说是一棵 "新生之树"。主神是在这里重新开始的 Akaruhimenomikoto，被认为是 "重新开始 "的神社，因为这里曾经在战争中失去了一切。自古以来，该神社就与马有着密切的联系。据说在每年 1 月 7 日举行的 "白马祭 "上看到一匹白马，就能清除神社当年的邪灵。在这一天还能看到神马的神社实属罕见。国藏崛仁寺是一个观光景点，从寺院可以眺望岚山市容。寺院内供奉着羊像，据说羊是寺院主神国藏法胜的使者或化身，触摸羊像可获得智慧。该寺庙是彩票的诞生地，据说也是日本最早供奉本斋天的寺庙。寺院位于一个自然公园内，园内栖息着日本猕猴。自然公园内还有入选日本百大瀑布的旅游景点箕面瀑布。三只用手捂住眼睛、耳朵和嘴巴的猴子代表着 "非礼勿视、非礼勿听、非礼勿言 "的教义，即 "最好不要看到、听到或谈论邪恶的事情"。公鸡一直被尊为神的使者。据说，公鸡曾经在神社的院子里游荡，而神社的教民从来不吃公鸡肉或公鸡蛋。此外，神殿的华丽装饰也值得一提。中山寺以祈祷顺产而闻名。因为狗在分娩时很轻，所以很多妇女会在狗日到寺庙祈求顺产。平安分娩的礼物也很受欢迎。五王神社流传着一则轶事：一只野猪救了腿部肌腱被割断的醒之清麿亲王一命。因此，该神社被称为腿脚的守护神，神社前面供奉着守护野猪（Koma-Boar）。掬水盆中的野猪像因抚摸其鼻子而带来好运而闻名。吉祥物和绘马（供奉画像的牌匾）上也有野猪的图案。参观与生肖有关的神社并接受祝福是了解日本文化的一种方式。如果您去日本旅行，一定要去参观一下。

大阪、京都、神户最美的9处冬季灯饰！

想知道冬天去关西旅游要去哪里吗？日本各地都会举办大型灯饰活动。从关西的中心大阪梅田开始，京都和神户的历史建筑和象征物将在限期内被装点成绚丽的色彩。今年，神户的传统节日也将回归，这个节日充满了神户市民的祈祷和希望。请务必将其纳入您的旅行计划。 ※所有照片仅供参考。 ＜大阪＞大阪灯饰节2024 ＜大阪梅田＞梅田天空大厦圣诞节2024 ＜大阪梅田＞GRAND FRONT OSAKA「GRAND WISH CHRISTMAS 2024～无限灯饰～」 ＜大阪梅田＞UMEKITA香槟金灯饰 ＜大阪梅田＞也不要错过！「UMEDA MEETS HEART 2024」 ＜大阪＞大阪城灯饰2024 ＜京都＞平安神宫NAKED日本灯饰花园 ＜神户＞神户圣诞市场2024 ＜神户＞umie冬季灯饰「御堂筋灯饰2024」11月3日（周日）～12月31日， 2024 (二) 「OSAKA 光之文艺复兴2024」2024年12月14日(六)～12月25日(三) 「地区活动」活动安排因设施和地点而异 “OSAKA 光之文艺复兴2024”是大阪府各地举办的冬季大型活动！ 御堂筋灯饰2024将照亮连接梅田、心斋桥和难波的标志性街道御堂筋，总长4公里。 OSAKA 光之文艺复兴2024将在大阪作为水都的象征中之岛的海滨提供令人惊叹的灯光展示。 被指定为重要文化财产的大阪市中央公会堂以其令人惊叹的3D映射LED显示屏不容错过！地点：御堂筋地区（阪神十字路口～难波西口十字路口）、大阪市中央公会堂～中之岛公园、万博纪念公园等 时间：2024年11月22日（周五）～12月25日（周三） 梅田的代表景点之一梅田蓝天大厦将举办璀璨夺目的灯饰活动。一楼广场上，高约25米、装饰着约13万盏LED灯的标志性树木亮相。今年的主题是“闪耀幻想：胡桃夹子的世界”，随着柴可夫斯基的音乐，这棵树闪闪发光，将《胡桃夹子》的迷人故事带入生活。在空中庭园瞭望台，40层的室内瞭望区将变成一片粉色的树林！装饰名为“梦中女孩克拉拉的另一个故事……”，主题是胡桃夹子主角克拉拉经历的另一个梦境。不要错过捕捉这神奇场景的拍照点！时间：2024年11月7日（星期四）～12月25日（星期三）*部分除外Grand Front Osaka北楼知识广场的巨型圣诞树每年都以其迷人的设计让游客惊叹不已。今年的圣诞树名为“无限许愿树”，内外都包裹着镜面材料，营造出根据您角度和时刻而变化的耀眼景象。站在树周围的三角形物体前，您会感觉自己仿佛踏入了万花筒！这里也是绝佳的拍照点。灯光秀增强了魔幻氛围，色彩在黄色、红色和蓝色之间变换，让空间笼罩在更加迷人的光芒中。地点：Grand Front Osaka 北馆、南馆、梅北广场等 灯光秀：平日 16:00〜24:00、周末及节假日 15:00〜24:00 ※每15分钟一次（最后一场23:45） 时间：2024年11月7日（周四）～2025年2月28日（周五） JR大阪站北侧的“梅北区域”灯光秀不容错过。除了Grand Front Osaka，新开业的Grand Green Osaka和梅北公园的部分区域也装饰有约25万盏LED灯。优雅的香槟金色光芒营造出浪漫迷人的氛围。地点：Grand Front Umekita Plaza、Grand Green Osaka Umekita Park 等 时间：2024 年 12 月 1 日（周日）～2024 年 12 月 25 日（周三） 梅田街道将以爱心形状进行装饰和照明。孩子们的梦想和希望的信息将以巨型艺术品的形式展示出来，还将举办集邮活动，让在街道上散步变得有趣，整个街道将充满温暖的爱心。此外，还将举办名为 HEART MARCHE 的特别市场。您可以找到瓶装饮料和炸面饼等人气小吃。 地点：梅田地区 时间：2024 年 11 月 15 日（周五）～2025 年 2 月 16 日（周日） 大阪城的西之丸庭园将以约 350 万个 LED 灯点亮，以雄伟的天守阁为背景。灯展以将军、武士、头盔等为主题，展现了从战国时代到现在的大阪历史。其中最引人注目的是真人大小的“灯展船”，其灵感来自曾经抵达日本的“南蛮船”。这个新增的景点让游客可以进入一艘被耀眼灯光映照得栩栩如生的船内。其他景点包括“黄金通道隧道”和以“Donai？”和“Nandeyanen”等大阪方言为特色的霓虹灯展示。这些展品都充满了大阪独特的魅力！地点：大阪城西之丸庭园时间：2024年12月13日（周五）～2025年1月13日（周一）*2024年12月31日至2025年1月5日关闭体验京都平安神宫的魅力，它是国家指定重要文化遗产，其历史悠久的日本花园与尖端的数字艺术融为一体！ “NAKED平安神宫日本光之花园”是在东神苑和中神苑举办的沉浸式艺术活动。亮点包括著名的尚美馆上的投影映射、池塘上空营造出神秘氛围的烟雾和灯光展示，以及将永恒花园变成超凡脱俗奇观的数字艺术。通过这场迷人的活动，发现京都冬季魅力的新一面！地点：平安神宫日期：2024年11月9日（周六）～12月25日（周三）海拔约400米的神户布引香草园将举办特别的圣诞节活动。欣赏神户夜景的壮丽景色以及花园原有的装饰塔，这里是完美的拍照地点！活动包括出售德国工艺品、装饰品、圣诞倒数日历的“集市”以及可以品尝正宗德国热红酒和炖牛肉的“德国节2024-啤酒和葡萄酒节-”。 距离神户市中心和北野异人馆地区仅一小段距离，是与您的神户观光计划相结合的理想场所。 地点：神户布引香草园和缆车 ➡详情请点击此处 ▼查看这些文章▼ 神户10大美味美食！ 当地人推荐的当地特产和当地美食 第一次来神户。21件最棒的事情！观光、景点、餐饮、示范课程 时间：2024年11月2日（周六）～2025年2月14日（周五） *umie CENTER STREET 至12月25日 以神户港口夜景为背景，鲜艳的红玫瑰雕塑增添了一丝优雅！神户热门旅游景点神户临海乐园内的大型购物中心umie也举办了一场令人眼花缭乱的灯光秀。临海购物中心MOSAIC前，陈列着一朵引人注目的红玫瑰雕塑。该雕塑以“送给……”为主题，象征着爱与体贴的温暖情感，通过闪烁的灯光和玫瑰图案完美地传达出来。在umie中心街，一棵高6米、饰有红色和金色装饰的圣诞树在节日期间显得格外引人注目。整个购物中心变成了一个节日仙境，被节日灯光的温暖光芒照亮。所有灯光一直亮到凌晨12:30。享受神户的浪漫之夜吧！地点：神户临海乐园umie MOSAIC

在Rokko Snow Park玩雪！关西亲子游必看♡

Rokko Snow Park是一个人工滑雪胜地，每年 11 月至 3 月开放。它靠近大阪和神户，可以轻松享受滑雪和单板滑雪。这里甚至还有一个专门用于在雪地里玩耍的区域，所以不用担心带小家伙们来！  2024-25 赛季商业日历在这里，我将为您提供一份带孩子第一次玩雪的Rokko Snow Park时需要考虑的要点清单，包括进入公园、穿什么和带什么，甚至关于在哪里吃饭的信息。  -INDEX- 我如何到达Rokko Snow Park？Rokko Snow Park费用是多少？穿什么，带什么？如何享受“ “Snowland” ”对滑雪/雪地节点初学者安全吗？Rokko Snow Park有哪些餐厅？穆斯林旅客服务 如果您乘坐火车，阪神本线御影站或阪急神户线六甲站是最近的车站。从每个车站乘坐神户市公交车、六甲缆车或六甲山上巴士。1.在阪神本线御影站或阪急神户线六甲站下车，乘坐开往六甲缆车下站的16路神户市公交车。2.骑到线路的尽头，然后乘坐六甲缆车。（约 10 分钟）点击此处查看时刻表 3.出站时，下六甲电缆并向左走。让我们以 “Rokko Snow Park ”六甲山上巴士为例。点击这里查看时间表 ▼查看此文章 ▼ 如何在六甲山冰雪公园尽情享受六甲山 费用如下。1 日票（9：00 至 16：30 销售） 门票：成人（初中生以上）：2,500 日元，儿童（3 岁至小学生）：1,300 日元 夜票（16：00 至 19：30 销售，仅限周末） 门票：成人（初中生以上）：3,000 日元，儿童（3 岁至小学生）： 1,800 日元 1 日缆车票 费用：工作日 1,600 日元，周末和节假日 3,300 日元 *成人和儿童相同，3 岁以下儿童免费。*也可提供一次性票 250 日元。1 日票需要单独支付缆车费。如果您想滑雪或单板滑雪，请在Rokko Snow Park入口处的售票处或滑雪场下方的缆车售票处购买缆车票。如果您只想使用“ “Snowland” ”进行雪橇和雪地游戏，则不需要缆车票。如果您通常不进行冬季运动，您可能没有随身携带很多衣服。仅仅为了这个目的买衣服是浪费钱，不是吗？如果是这种情况，我建议您使用Rokko Snow Park的租赁服务！点击这里了解详情 它们挂在衣架上，以便您可以自由选择。儿童尺码从 90 厘米起。每次租赁需要单独支付 1,000 日元的押金，押金将在归还时退还。请注意，如果您丢失了租赁票，押金将不予退还！护目镜和帽子不出租，但在公园的 Alpenrose 餐厅和 Shop Greenleaf 有售。还提供在雪地中玩耍的商品。“ “Snowland” ”位于远端。它与滑雪和单板滑雪场完全分开，因此您可以安静地度过时光。“ “Snowland” ”分为两个区域，一个用于雪橇，另一个用于在雪地中玩耍。（500 日元，需要 1,000 日元的保修费。这是一座平缓的山坡，因此从四岁左右开始就可以独自滑雪。雪橇时，关键是要从中心稍微向后坐，双脚保持在雪橇外面。成人和儿童两人可以骑，所以请和孩子一起尝试。你的体重越大，你能走得越快。重量使其更快，您可以享受速度的感觉。在雪地游乐区，可以看到父母和孩子堆雪人和镰仓。除了手套，铲子和水桶也很有用。Rokko Snow Park提供非常适合初学者的滑雪和单板滑雪学校。拥有具有专业知识的教师，从儿童到成人，每个级别都有一所学校。别担心，我们有专门针对外国客户的学校！点击这里了解详情最后，这里有一些可以吃饭的地方。餐厅 Alpenrose 它位于Rokko Snow Park入口的右侧。酒店靠近滑雪场，是滑雪者和单板滑雪者的便利地点。他们还有一个大型菜单，包括“六甲山烤牛肉盖饭”，烤牛肉被做成六甲山的样子，推荐给想吃大餐的人！商店 Greenleaf “Snowland”旁边的商店“Green Leaf”提供外卖服务。这家店提供咖喱饭、炒面、薯条、猪包子和饮料等各种餐点，是一边玩雪一边吃点东西的好地方。雪人餐厅 离滑雪和单板滑雪场很远，但离“Snowland”很近，所以是休息和轻松用餐的好地方。有雪人形象的可爱咖喱和儿童午餐。穆斯林的“祈祷室”位于Rokko Snow Park的入口旁边。营业时间为 9：00 至 21：00，设有两个独立的男女室。这个房间即使非Rokko Snow Park用户也可以自由使用。Alpenrose 餐厅还为访问日本的穆斯林游客出售“清真食品”菜单。菜单上写着“非猪肉”和“非酒精”。你怎么看？完成研究后，前往六甲山！与您的孩子一起在雪地里度过一个愉快的假期。

大阪冬天怎么玩：吃、穿、住、行全攻略

Osaka is full of winter-exclusive events, gourmet delights, and breathtaking sights! In this article, we will introduce the best ways to enjoy a winter trip in Osaka, where you can have fun while experiencing the local culture and traditions rooted in the region. -Index- Weather and Clothing in Osaka during Winter Things to Do in Osaka during Winter 　1. See the Winter Sky Illumination 　2. Enjoy Hot Springs in Osaka during Winter 　3. Savor Delicious Winter Food in Osaka 　4. Step into a Winter Wonderland: 1-Day Skiing at Mt. Rokko 　5. Just a Short Distance from Osaka: Explore the Sake Breweries in Nadagogo 　6. Eat Year-End Soba Noodles at Famous Osaka Restaurants 　7. Visit Famous Shrines and Temples for New Year’s Prayers 　8. Pray for Prosperity at the Toka Ebisu Festival 　9. Experience Japanese Traditions: Setsubun Festival, Bean-Throwing, and Ehomaki 　10. Feel the Coming of Spring by Viewing Plum Blossoms   Winter in Osaka is much milder compared to nearby areas like Kyoto and Shiga, with very little snowfall. The average temperatures from December to February are as follows:   December: High 12.3°C, Low 5.3°C, Average 8.7°C January: High 9.7°C, Low 3.0°C, Average 6.2°C February: High 10.5°C, Low 3.2°C, Average 6.6°C *Date is based on 1991 to 2020 by Japan Meteorological Agency.   Even on colder days, Osaka often experiences sunny weather with warm sunshine. It’s recommended to wear layers, such as a sweater with a thick coat or down jacket. If you’re wearing a skirt, consider tights to keep warm. Now, let’s explore winter-only events and experiences in the Osaka area that are even more enjoyable during the colder season! For a dazzling winter experience in Osaka, don’t miss the city’s spectacular illuminations!   The “Festival of the lights in Osaka” is a must-see, featuring three stunning events: ・Midosuji Illumination: The iconic gingko trees lining Midosuji Avenue are beautifully lit up. ・OSAKA Hikari Renaissance: A stunning light display along the waterfront of Nakanoshima, Osaka’s symbol as a water city. ・Area Programs: Unique illumination displays in various regions, offering a creative and colorful atmosphere all around the city. Near JR Osaka Station, the illuminations in the Umeda area are also worth visiting. The Grand Front Osaka showcases a giant Christmas tree with playful, luxurious decorations that attract attention every year. Umekita Plaza and the newly opened Grand Green Osaka are also draped in shimmering champagne-gold lights, creating a magical ambiance.   Enjoy a romantic winter night by exploring these breathtaking light displays across Osaka!   「Festival of the lights 2024」 「Midosuji Illumination 2024」November 3 (Sun)～December 31, 2024 (Tue) 「OSAKA Hikari-Renaissance 2024」December 14 (Sat)～December 25, 2024 (Wed) 「Area program」The event dates vary depending on the venue or location Venue: The Midosuji area (Hanshin Intersection～Namba West Exit Intersection), Osaka City Central Public Hall～Nakanoshima Park, Expo ’70 Commemorative Park, etc. Access: 5 mins walk from Hankyu Railway Osaka-umeda Station, or just a short walk from Hanshin Railway Osaka-Umeda Station. https://www.hikari-kyoen.com/en/   「GRAND WISH CHRISTMAS 2024～Infinity Lights～」 November 7 (Thu)～December 25, 2024 (Wed) *Some contents are not included Venue: Grand Front North/South Area/Umekita Square, etc. Access: 4 mins walk from Hankyu Railway Osaka-umeda Station, or 5 mins walk from Hanshin Railway Osaka-Umeda Station.   「Champagne Gold Illumination in UMEKITA」 November 7, 2024 (Thu)～February 28, 2025 (Fri) venue: Grand Front Umekita Square, Grand Green Osaka Umekita Park, etc. Access: 4 mins walk from Hankyu Railway Osaka-umeda Station, or 5 mins walk from Hanshin Railway Osaka-Umeda Station.   ▼Check this article▼ The 8 best winter illuminations in Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and Nara! If you want to warm up the body, a hot spring is the best choice. Soaking leisurely in the warm waters not only relaxes your body but also naturally eases your mind. You can enjoy hot springs in your own way-whether it’s visiting multiple baths with different healing properties and water qualities, or strolling around the neighborhood in a yukata after your bath.   For those who want to experience traditional hot spring culture, we recommend Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Minoh Onsen Spa Garden, located near one of Osaka’s famous sights, Minoh Waterfall. The large public bath features a mural of Mt. Fuji, and there are private baths with a chic atmosphere. Additionally, the spa offers classic hot spring amusements such as theater performances, musical shows, and table tennis, so you’ll never get bored, even if you spend the entire day there. Besides, another great option is Solaniwa Onsen OSAKA BAY TOWER, one of the largest multi-purpose hot spring facilities in Kansai, with excellent access from Umeda! You can enjoy six different types of baths, including an open-air bath with free-flowing spring water and a garden-view bath that overlooks a vast Japanese garden. The facility is designed with a modern Japanese aesthetic, inspired by the Azuchi-Momoyama period, when legendary warlords like Toyotomi Hideyoshi thrived-so be sure to take in the unique atmosphere as well!   ▼Check this article▼ Best 7 Onsens (Hot Springs) Near Osaka 4 private onsen & baths to enjoy in a private room in Osaka! Hot spring resorts where you can stay overnight or enjoy a day trip If you’re in the mood for a stroll through a charming hot spring town, we recommend taking a day trip from Osaka to Arima Onsen or Kinosaki Onsen in Hyogo. On particularly chilly days, you might even be treated to a magical sight of the town covered in a blanket of shimmering white snow!   ▼Check this article▼ Arima Onsen-1 Day Trip｜Enjoy Hot Springs, Gourmet, and Nature! The 10 best food and sweets in Arima Onsen Town A day trip from Osaka! 12 popular sightseeing spots to visit by train Hot pot dishes, where various ingredients are simmered together in one pot, are a staple of Japanese winter cuisine. When visiting Osaka, you can’t miss the local specialty hot pot, tecchiri, made with fugu (blowfish). The tender fugu meat is simmered in a flavorful kelp broth along with vegetables like carrots, green onions, and chrysanthemum greens. It’s typically enjoyed dipped in ponzu sauce. The tradition is to finish the meal by adding rice to the remaining broth to make a delicious zousui (rice porridge). Oden, a traditional winter dish where ingredients like daikon radish, eggs, and fish cakes are simmered in a broth made from bonito flakes and kelp, is another must-try. In Kansai, known for its dashi culture, the broth is typically seasoned with light soy sauce, giving it a delicate, refined flavor that’s different from the Kanto-style oden. The ingredients soak up the broth, becoming tender and flavorful-enjoy the unique texture of this “shimi-shimi” oden! Crab is another winter staple that’s hugely popular in Japan! Whether it’s boiled crab meat, crab hot pot packed with rich crab flavor, or creamy crab miso, it all pairs perfectly with sake. In Osaka’s famous tourist spots like Dotonbori and Umeda, you’ll find the well-known crab restaurant Kani Doraku.   Gathering around the table with friends or family to enjoy these dishes together will warm both your body and soul-a true highlight of winter in Japan! If you want to do some winter sports, Rokko Snow Park which is an artificial ski park located on Mt.Rokko in Kobe near Osaka is highly recommended. It provides rental service for both ski wear and equipment so that you can just go there without bringing heavy luggages. What’s more, there are English-language ski and snowboarding schools available, so even beginners can feel at ease. The on-site restaurant offers a variety of dishes, including local specialties inspired by Mt. Rokko, such as the “Mt. Rokko Heaping Roast Beef Bowl”.   Additionally, to accommodate Muslim visitors, two separate prayer rooms for men and women are provided. The restaurant also clearly indicates whether dishes contain pork or alcohol on the menu, and offers a selection of halal food.   Since Arima Onsen is nearby, why not relax in the hot springs after a day of physical activity?   ▼For more details▼ Playing in the snow at Rokko Snow Park! What to do when you take your kids there! Winter is the season of newly-produced Japanese Sake. In Kansai, which is recognized as the birthplace of sake, there are many sake breweries. It might be a good idea to have a tour at sake breweries to try some fresh sake.   Nadagogo, a famous sake brewery area located between Osaka and Kobe, has 26 different sake breweries. You can either learn about the traditional brewing skills and history at the museum, or go around the breweries and have fun tasting the sake. You can enjoy tasting different varieties of sake and savoring freshly brewed sake straight from the brewery. There is also a wide selection of gourmet dishes that pair perfectly with sake, as well as sweets made with sake, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the world of Japanese sake.   Since it is close to Osaka, you can put the unique sake culture experience into a day trip plan.   ▼For more details▼ 10 Japanese Sake Tasting Spots in Nadagogo｜Sake Breweries near Kobe 7 Sake Brewery Restaurants in Nadagogo near Kobe Kobe Sake Brewery 1 Day Tour｜Explore the Sake Paradise Nadagogo and Kobe Bay Area In Japan, there is a long-standing tradition of eating Toshikoshi soba on December 31, the last day of the year. The soba noodles, which are easier to cut than other types of noodles, symbolize “cutting off misfortune,” and their long, thin shape is believed to represent a wish for longevity. It’s customary to eat soba before the new year begins, as eating it after midnight is considered bad luck.   At the long-established soba restaurant Hyoutei, located within walking distance of Osaka-Umeda Station, the specialty is Yugiri Soba, made with finely grated yuzu peel kneaded into the noodles. The dish takes its name from Yugiri Tayuu, a character in Sonezaki Shinju, a famous kabuki play set near the nearby Ohatsu Tenjin Shrine. Dipping the noodles into the broth enhances the refreshing aroma of yuzu, offering a delightful, citrusy flavor.   Soba is traditionally meant to be slurped, and when eating Toshikoshi soba, be sure to make a hearty slurping sound, as if sweeping away bad luck! Hatsumode refers to the first visit to a shrine or temple after the New Year, a traditional Japanese custom where people pray for happiness in the coming year. Each shrine or temple offers different blessings, so you can choose your destination based on the specific wish or prayer you have in mind!   For instance, Katsuo-ji Temple located in Minoh City is famous for bringing good fortune in victory. It is said that you can receive blessings for victory by writing your wish on a bright red daruma (a traditional good luck doll) and offering it at the temple. The temple is filled with countless daruma dolls, creating an auspicious atmosphere.   ▼For more details▼ What is the highlight of Katsuo-ji in Minoh? A temple of luck to win in Osaka sightseeing Osaka Tenmangu Shrine, dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the deity of learning, is popular for prayers related to academic success and passing exams. The shrine also features statues of guardian cows, which are believed to heal ailments when you rub the part of the statue corresponding to the part of your body that needs healing. With easy access from Osaka-Umeda Station, it’s a great spot to add to your itinerary while exploring the city. In addition to these, Osaka is home to many other shrines and temples, each offering different blessings. Think about your wishes for the year, choose your destination accordingly, and make a visit!   ▼Check this article▼ Let’s go to shrines and temples in Kansai for New Year’s “Hatsumode”! Unusual red seals and good luck charms! 12 Shrines and Temples in Kansai related to the Chinese Zodiac Dental health, hair health, leg health, let’s pray to the Japanese gods! Toka Ebisu is a festival dedicated to Ebisu, one of the Seven Lucky Gods, where people pray for success in business. Held from January 9 to 11, it is celebrated mainly in the Kansai region. Crowds gather to receive lucky bamboo branches adorned with talismans known as kobakokichō, for good fortune. Toka Ebisu is such a major event that in some areas, it is even more lively than New Year’s celebrations.   At the famous Imamiya Ebisu Shrine, known for Toka Ebisu, you can find over a dozen types of lucky charms, such as rice bales symbolizing wealth, lucky bags for storing fortune, and rakes for gathering good fortune. The shrine attracts around one million visitors from all over Japan. Each year, much attention is drawn to the selection of the Fuku Musume (lucky maidens), who serve the gods as shrine maidens during the three-day Toka Ebisu festival. For those who find it difficult to take home the lucky bamboo branches, the fortune charm, said to bring financial luck, is a great alternative. It’s the same size as a credit card, so you can easily slip it into your wallet.   Another highlight of Imamiya Ebisu Shrine’s Toka Ebisu festival is the Hoe Kago Parade. Entertainers are carried in palanquins through nearby shopping districts, with lively chants of “Hoe kago, Hoe kago,” bringing excitement to the southern area of Osaka.   Why not participate in this energetic, quintessentially Osaka event and pray for prosperity in business? In Japan, February 3 marks Setsubun, the day that signifies the end of winter and the beginning of spring. It is believed that on this day, oni (demons) are more likely to appear. To drive them away, there is a long-standing custom of throwing beans inside the house while chanting “Oni wa soto, fuku wa uchi” (Demons out, fortune in), as a way to ward off evil and bring in good fortune.   Across Japan, grand Setsubun festivals are held with large-scale bean-throwing ceremonies. One of the most famous in Osaka is at Naritasan Fudoson in Neyagawa City. From a 150-meter-long stage set up on the temple grounds, prominent figures from Kansai’s political and business worlds, as well as celebrities, throw beans to the gathered crowd, praying for good fortune, protection from misfortune, and traffic safety. Another Setsubun tradition is eating Ehomaki, a thick sushi roll, while facing the eho (the lucky direction where the deity is believed to reside), which changes each year. The rule to ensure you don’t lose your luck is to eat the whole roll in silence, without cutting it. You can find a variety of Ehomaki at department stores, supermarkets, and convenience stores, so pick your favorite and give it a try!   On Setsubun, oni masks are also sold alongside beans and Ehomaki, so why not take one home as a fun souvenir? In Japan, the ume (plum blossom) starts to bloom around February, before the sakura, while the cold still lingers. Many people find solace in the ume’s modest and delicate beauty.   One of the most famous spots for plum blossoms in Kansai is the Osaka Castle Park plum grove. Spanning about 1.7 hectares, it features around 1,270 plum trees. The breathtaking scenery of the castle framed by the blossoms is sure to captivate your heart. At Osaka Tenmangu Shrine mentioned above, about 20 varieties of white and red plum blossoms bloom around Hoshiai Pond, located on the north side of the grounds. The sight of the delicate petals floating on the pond’s surface adds to the serene atmosphere, creating a truly picturesque scene. At Expo ’70 Commemorative Park in Suita City, there are two notable plum blossom spots: the Natural and Cultural Gardens, with about 120 varieties and 600 trees, and the Japanese Garden, with around 40 varieties and 80 trees. As you take in the gentle scent of the blossoms, why not capture a photo of the park’s symbol, the Tower of the Sun, framed by the plum flowers?   With the many varieties and colors of plum blossoms, each famous spot offers its own unique and stunning landscape to discover!   ▼For more details▼ February and March trip is plum blossom viewing! Best spots in Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe   There are plenty of Osaka specialties that you can only experience during winter, so please stay active and explore more places! You will also have the chance to immerse yourself in unique Japanese traditions, ensuring a memorable and fulfilling time.

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