Katsuoji Temple: The Temple of Luck
Known as the "Temple of Luck" and the "Temple of the Victory Daruma," this is one of the most historic temples in the Kansai region, and is filled with many worshippers from all over the world who come to pray for good fortune.
Since 1,300 years ago, it has been worshipped as a "temple of winning luck," and in modern times it is known as a "temple for winning in all aspects of life," including exams, protection from misfortune, illness, sports, business, elections, and the performing arts. The "Daruma fortune-telling slips" placed throughout the temple grounds and the numerous "winning Daruma" votive dolls are a sight unique to Katsuoji Temple. Within the roughly 26,000m2 temple grounds, flowers such as cherry blossoms and hydrangeas bloom, and the temple is also famous as a spot where you can experience the four seasons with fresh greenery and autumn leaves.
Basic information
- Parking Available
- Child
- Business hours
- 8:00-17:00 (until 18:00 on Saturdays, and until 20:30 during illumination events) *Reception closes 30 minutes before closing
- Holidays
- Open year-round
- Price
- Entrance fee: 500 yen for high school students and above, 400 yen for elementary and junior high school students, 100 yen for preschoolers, free for children under 2 years old
- Access
- Take the Hankyu bus from Minoh Kayano Station on the Kita-Osaka Kyuko Line for about 20 minutes and get off at Katsuoji-mae, or take a taxi for about 15 minutes
- Address
- 2914-1 Aomatani, Minoh City, Osaka Prefecture
- Telephone
- 072-721-7010
- Fax
- 072-722-6665
