3 Recommendations for a New Year Sunrise 2018 Osaka

DATE:2017-12-20 Destinations/

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2018 New Year Sunrise at Kuchu-Teien (Floating Garden) Observatory

View the first sunrise of the year from the Umeda Sky Building Kuchu-Teien (Floating Garden) Observatory!
A breathtaking vantage point where you can view the sunrise from the open-air 360-degree observatory ‘Sky Walk’ at a height of 173m above ground level.

PLACE	Umeda Sky Building Kuchu-Teien (Floating Garden) Observatory 〒531-6039 40F/Rooftop, Umeda Sky Bldg., 1-1, Oyodonaka, Kita-ku, Osaka City
SCHEDULE	Jan 1 (Mon/national holiday), 2018 5:00-22:30 * Sunrise will be about 7:05
FEE	[Kuchu-Teien (Floating Garden) Observatory admission] Adult: 1,000 yen Junior high school student: 700 yen Elementary school student: 500 yen Senior (65 years old or over): 800 yen Preschooler (4 years old or over): 200 yen
INQUIRIES	Name : Umeda Sky Building Kuchu-Teien (Floating Garden) TEL : 06-6440-3855
URL	http://www.kuchu-teien.com/observatory/index.html

New Year Sunrise at Mt. Kongo

A spot to observe the divine New Year’s sunrise where the sunlight shines through between the mountains in a natural setting. Pay homage to the beautiful scenery, a fitting start to the New Year.

PLACE	Chihaya Enchi Park Log House Rest House/Mt. Kongo　Ropeway 〒585-0051 9, Chihaya, Oaza, Chihaya Akasaka-mura, Minamikawachi-gun
SCHEDULE	Jan 1 (Mon), 2018 5:00-
FEE	[Mt. Kongo Ropeway] ■Adult: One way 750 yen Round trip 1,420 yen ■Child: One way 390 yen Round trip 700 yen
INQUIRIES	Name : Mt. Kongo　Ropeway TEL : 0721-74-0210
URL	http://www.konanso.com/event/index.html

Ritual of holy water, New Year’s Day celebration

During hatsumode (first visit to a shrine on New Year), Sumiyoshi Taisha is one of the most visited shrines in the country. More than 2 million visitors fill the temple over the first few days of the New Year.
In this ritual, holy water is drawn by the hands of the priest and dedicated to each main shrine. The holy water is believed to banish evil spirits and rejuvenate the self.
You can experience a festive atmosphere with food stands and many people lining up for a prayer at the main hall, purchasing lucky charms for a fortunate new year and disposing their lucky charms of the past year.

PLACE	Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine 〒558-0045 2-9-89, Sumiyoshi, Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka City
SCHEDULE	January 1 (Mon), 2018 ■Ritual of holy water: 5:00- ■New Year’s Day Celebration: Sunrise-
FEE	Admission free
INQUIRIES	Name : Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine TEL : 06-6672-0753
URL	http://www.sumiyoshitaisha.net/

Source：OSAKA CONVENTION & TOURISM BUREAU