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A collection of red-painted wooden objects with painted faces. 1
A tree with autumn leaves in shades of red, yellow, and green. 2
A pagoda surrounded by autumn foliage, a stone wall, and a pond with people in the foreground. 3
Two people holding cards in front of a pond with a stone bridge and trees in the background. 4
A traditional Japanese garden with a stone bridge, red foliage, and a pagoda. 5
By DeepExperience, Inc.
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$146 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Guided tour of Katsuo-ji Temple with historical and cultural insights
    • Witness the extraordinary sight of thousands of daruma across the grounds
    • Learn about the temples significance as a pilgrimage site and mountain sanctuary
    • Cross a mist-shrouded bridge and experience the mystical atmosphere
    • Make a personal wish by placing a daruma figurine within the temple grounds

Activity location

    • Osaka
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 日本、〒562-0021 大阪府箕面市粟生間谷２８８６ | Meeting point: Katsuo-ji Comunicato Shop (the building with a rest area and shop located just before the entrance gate to Katsuo-ji Temple). The guide will be waiting for you holding a yellow sign. For details, please refer to the map.
    • Minoh, Osaka, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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From Katsuo-ji Temple

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

A guided tour that starts at Katsuo-ji Temple.
Please note that transport by bus is not included.

Price details
AU$77.74 x 2 AdultsAU$155.48
Total
Price is AU$155.48
Until Thu, 12 Nov

From Minoh-Kayano Station

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Price details
AU$115.24 x 2 AdultsAU$230.48
Total
Price is AU$230.48
Until Thu, 12 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Entrance to Katsuo-ji Temple
  • Inclusions
    Opportunity to place a daruma figurine for personal wishes
  • Inclusions
    Bus fare to
  • Exclusions
    Meals and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Return bus fare

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Smoking
    • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments, Pregnant women, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Explore Katsuo-ji Temple, nestled in the mountains on the outskirts of Osaka. This historic temple has long been revered as a spiritual site for pilgrims from across the Kansai region, retaining an atmosphere of seclusion and reverence despite its accessibility.

    The temple is most famous today for its thousands of daruma dolls—red, round figures symbolising perseverance and good fortune—placed throughout the grounds by visitors who have come to make personal wishes. The endless rows of daruma, each representing a storey of hope and determination, create an extraordinary scene that is both spiritual and visually captivating.

    As you cross a mist-shrouded bridge into the temple precincts, the atmosphere becomes deeply mystical, evoking the timeless beauty of a mountain sanctuary. Within the grounds, traditional architecture, natural surroundings, and the enduring presence of daruma together reflect the harmony of faith, culture, and nature that defines this sacred site.

    Whether you come to learn about its history, to experience the spiritual energy, or to take part in the wish-making tradition, Katsuo-ji Temple offers a profound glimpse into the cultural heart of Japan that resonates in every season.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Osaka
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 日本、〒562-0021 大阪府箕面市粟生間谷２８８６ | Meeting point: Katsuo-ji Comunicato Shop (the building with a rest area and shop located just before the entrance gate to Katsuo-ji Temple). The guide will be waiting for you holding a yellow sign. For details, please refer to the map.
    • Minoh, Osaka, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 日本、〒562-0034 大阪府箕面市西宿１丁目３ | Meet at the north ticket gate of Minoh Kayano Station. The guide will be holding the yellow sign with DeepExperience logo.
    • Minoh, Osaka, Japan