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Katsuoji
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Katsuoji

Minoh, Sakai

4.6★★★★★★★★★★13.6K reviews

Centuries-old Buddhist temple & gardens known for fall colors & thousands of red Daruma dolls.

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Why it's in the ranking

We blend the rating (4.6) with the volume of 13,597 reviews to compute a confidence score of 4.59 (out of 5).

Opening hours

● Closed now
  • Monday: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM
  • Thursday: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM
  • Friday: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM
  • Saturday: 08:00 AM – 06:00 PM
  • Sunday: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM

Approximate location

Address: 2914-1 Aomatani, Minoh, Osaka 562-8508, Japan

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What visitors say

Reviews from Google
  • ★★★★★★★★★★Della Silvia· 2 weeks ago

    One of the most beautiful and memorable places I visited in Osaka. ❤️ Katsuo-ji feels truly magical and peaceful. Seeing all the little Daruma dolls scattered throughout the temple and gardens was such a special experience. Every corner…

  • ★★★★★★★★★★Toni M P· 3 weeks ago

    Without a doubt, Katsuo-ji Temple is the most beautiful and charming temple in Osaka! Nestled in the hills, it offers a stunning atmosphere made truly magical by the thousands of tiny, red Daruma dolls scattered everywhere—nestled in sto…

  • ★★★★★★★★★★N· 4 months ago

    Katsuo-ji Temple is definitely worth the trip, even though it’s located a bit outside the city. Getting there is straightforward thanks to the frequent and well-organized bus service from the station. The bus fare is 800 yen for adults a…

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