Friday, January 12, 2024

Osaka, Japan: Katsuo-ji Temple


We are chasing autumn in Osaka and looking between Minoh Falls or Katsuo-ji temple.  But since we had already been forest bathing in Kyoto and it seems like the temple has more character, thus we chose Katsuo-ji.


From Senrichuo Station, there are only four bus trips going and it starts at 9:10am.  We wanted to start a bit earlier just to beat the crowd, so had this idea of taking a taxi instead.  Comparing to four stations, (Senrichuo, Kita-Senri, Mino-o stations), it is Saito-Nishi that is the closest 7.2km at 14 mins drive.  


Successfully arriving early, we made it to the place with very few locals. 


The mist is said to be artificial that's coming from the base of the bridge. 


The place is also good to be visited in spring as there are  flowering plants along the way.  For us, it was a good autumn spot for November.  






"A temple of prayer that moves towards hope. "


The place if covered with Daruma dolls which is a symbol of good luck. Check this page to know more about the significance and legend of the dolls.  






Once you reach the top, there are seating areas you can rest.  It's allowing you to reflect on your life while watching the clouds, trees, forest and nature in front of you. 









We recommend this place for those catching autumn in Osaka 3rd week of November. 




From their website, "At Katsuoji, it is what we choose to do with the time that we have that really matters."



We do appreciate this visit as it was serene, quiet, and we reached the top with empty tourists. 



By the time we were leaving, there is already flock of tourists in front of Daruma dolls.   There is only one bus station and it's the one going back to the town proper.  We took the bus going to Senri-chuo station.  



How to get there

Katsuoji Temple, Minoh City, Osaka 562-8508



Want to know more about this trip? 

Read on Japan: Nagoya, Kyoto and Osaka - 9 days Itinerary and Expenses

Day

Places to See

Food and Restaurants

Accommodation

Others

1

Nagoya Noritake Garden
Aeon Mall
Tsutaya Bookstore
Illuminations near Nagoya Station
Nana Chan mannequin doll

Ichiran Nagoya Station store
Starbucks Coffee - 13F JR Central Towers

Sotetsu Fresa Inn  Sakuradoriguchi

 

2

Ghibli Park
Mononoke Village
Ghibli Grand Warehouse

Excelsior Caffe
Mo's Burger
Milk Stand Siberian, Ghibli
Yomenya Goemon

same

Hill of Youth
Dondoko Forest

3

ShinPuhKan
Gion and Yasaka Shrine

Yoshinoya
Stumptown Coffee
Café Bibliotic Hello

Hotel M's Est Shijo Karasuma

Jingo-ji
Starbucks - Sanjo-ohashi Bridge
Potoncho

4

Kurama-dera and Kibune
Kyoto Station roof deck

Doutor Coffee Shop
Sagenta
Nishiki Market

same

 

5

Arashiyama
Nison-in Temple
Gioji Temple
Eikan-dō Night Illumination

% Arabica
exCafe
Sen-Oh
Sukiya

same

Jōjakkōji Temple

6

Byodo-in Temple
Uji River
Catholic Uji Church

Starbucks Coffee Uji
Ramen Tanakakyu Shoten
Tsuen Main Branch

same

Nakamura Tokichi Byodo-in

7

Osaka Castle
Catholic Tamatsukuri Church
teamLab Botanical Garden
Glico Man, Dotonbori
Mido-suji Festival of Lights

Dean and Deluca
Blue Bottle Coffee - Kyoto Rokkaku Café

coffeeshop WARARA
OSA Coffee
Curry House Coco Ichibanya

Hotel New Hankyu Osaka Annex

 

8

Katsuo-ji / Daruma dolls
Hirakata T-SITE
Don Quijote Umeda

Senri Chuo station area
Kitchen&bar AURA
Hankyu Basement Food Hall

same

 

9

Nakanoshima Park and Rose Garden
Toyo Tires event in Nakanoshima-dori

North Shore Kitahama

n/a

Takamura Wine & Coffee Roasters


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