Katsuo-ji Temple Daruma Dolls

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Japan

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Osaka

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Minoh

There are many temples in Japan that enshrine Daruma (a doll symbolizing good fortune), but this location is one of the few where you can see dolls on this scale. You can find Daruma in various sizes, so be sure to keep an eye out for all of them—big and small!

Plan

Overview

Skill level

Easy

Accessbility

Public Location

Hours

Monday-Friday: 8AM-5PM Saturday: 8AM-5:30PM Sunday: 8AM-6PM

Fee

Adults: 400 yen (around 3 USD); Children: 300 yen (around 2 USD)

Pack

Telephoto lens (70mm)
Lightweight winter gear

How to get there

N34° 51' 56.4084"E135° 29' 30.9768"

This image of the Daruma Dolls (勝ちダルマ納め所) was taken on the grounds of Katsuo-ji Temple (勝尾寺), which is a centuries-old sacred space with gardens and Buddhist temples. The best way to reach this destination is to drive and then park in either of the nearby lots (34.864332, 135.494109) or (34.865941, 135.495973). Both parking lots are less than ten minutes away from the location and all you need to do after parking is to walk to Katsuo-ji—you can't miss it. After purchasing a ticket at the front entrance of Katsuo-ji (34.865155, 135.491625), go through the gate and make your way toward the GPS coordinates, Then, stand on the path facing the Daruma dolls.