勝尾寺
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.
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).