Katsuoji Temple: A Temple of Luck and Daruma in Minoh, Osaka
I went to Katsuoji Temple as a day trip from Osaka, about an hour from Osaka Station. It's up in the hills, so the air is noticeably cooler than in the city, though the summer sun still hits pretty ha…
I went to Katsuoji Temple as a day trip from Osaka, about an hour from Osaka Station. It's up in the hills, so the air is noticeably cooler than in the city, though the summer sun still hits pretty hard. Right when you walk in, you're greeted by a beautiful gate, and there's a pond on the right that's perfect for photos. One thing you have to do: collect the stamps for the postcard, they're gorgeous. You get the postcard right at the entrance, then just follow the walking trail around the temple, picking up stamps along the way. You can also try your luck with a little daruma near the main hall and see what fortune's inside. Good luck!