
A Visitor’s Guide to Katsuo-ji: A Historic “Winning Daruma” Temple in the Mountains
Katsuo-ji is a Shingon Buddhist temple located in Meiji no Mori Minoh Quasi-National Park in Minoh City. It’s known for its seasonal flowers, vibrant fall foliage, and countless daruma dolls found throughout the grounds. With a history spanning 1,300 years, it has long been revered as a temple of “good fortune for victory,” and it still draws many worshippers today. This guide covers how to get to Katsuo-ji for an easy day trip from central Osaka, along with highlights and how to visit.

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