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Katsuo-ji Temple

勝尾寺

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Also known as Katsuoji, Daruma Temple

Up in the Minoh mountains north of the city, this one's famous for two things: thousands of tiny red daruma dolls wedged into every crack of the temple grounds (each one a granted wish, returned by its owner), and being the best autumn-leaves spot in Osaka. 'Katsu' means winner's luck, so locals buy a daruma before a trip, job interview, or exam and fill in one eye — the other eye goes in when the wish comes true.

Type temple, autumn leaves, lucky spot
💡 Local tip

Best paired with a Minoh Falls hike as a full day trip. · Go in autumn — the foliage is the best in the prefecture (local opinion).

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2914-1 Aomatani, Minoh, Osaka 562-8508, Japan Directions ↗