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Katsuoji Temple
勝尾寺Osaka · Kansai
Founded in 765 and the 23rd temple of the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, this hillside Shingon temple in the Minoh hills is famed for thousands of hand-painted 'katsu-daruma' (winning daruma) dolls left by worshippers across its mist-shrouded ponds, vermilion pagoda and mountain gardens. Best timed for autumn (Nov) for foliage; also cherry blossom in spring and hydrangea in June.
- Best season
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Crowd level
- Popular
- Rating
- 4.6· 12,705 reviews
- Opening hours
- Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sat 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sun 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Admission
- Entry (入山料) ¥500 for high-school age and above; ¥400 elementary/junior-high; ¥100 preschool; free under 2. Raised from ¥400 on 1 March 2023.
- Nearest station
- No direct train; bus from Senri-Chuo or Minoh (approx. 20-30 min)
- Website
- katsuo-ji-temple.or.jp
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
8:00–18:00Admission
- Entry (入山料) ¥500 for high-school age and above; ¥400 elementary/junior-high; ¥100 preschool; free under 2. Raised from ¥400 on 1 March 2023.
Stored weekly hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sat 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sun 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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