【Osaka Trip】 A Healing Journey to Katsuo-ji “Winning Luck Temple” & the Stunning Minoh Waterfall
Welcome to Minoh, a hidden oasis of tranquility just 30 minutes from the urban heart of Osaka!
Join us on a journey featuring a scenic hike to Minoh Falls, selected as one of “Japan’s Top 100 Waterfalls,” and a visit to Katsuoji Temple, the ultimate power spot for people from all over Japan seeking victory and good fortune.
We were incredibly lucky to witness the “Saito Ogomaku,” a solemn, 1,300-year-old fire ritual of Shugendo (a unique Japanese religion of mountain asceticism). The sight is truly breathtaking.
Then, we explore Katsuoji Temple, filled with countless “Winning Daruma” dolls. Why are there so many? We’ll dive into their origins, the blessings they offer, and show you the proper way to make a wish.
Experience a deeper side of Osaka where history, nature, and mystical power intertwine.
Watching this video is sure to bring you a dose of “winning luck”!
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▼ Chapters
0:22 Encounter with Yamabushi Procession
3:14 Takimichi Trail Hiking
3:29 Cafe YUZUYA (Registered Tangible Cultural Property)
4:38 Minoh Falls
5:22 Heading to Katsuoji Temple
5:41 Arrival at Katsuoji Temple
7:00 Sanmon Gate & Exploring the Grounds
8:34 The Amazing Winning Daruma Dolls
11:06 Bentendo Hall & The Ring of Wisdom
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▼Spot Information
■Minoh Falls
・Access: About a 40-minute walk along the Takimichi trail from Hankyu Minoh Station.
・Official Website: https://www.mino-park.jp/
■ Katsuoji Temple
・Address: Katsuoji, Minoh City, Osaka Prefecture
・Hours: Weekdays 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM / Saturdays 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM / Sundays & Holidays 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
・Admission Fee: Adults 500 JPY / Children 400 JPY
・Official Website: https://katsuo-ji-temple.or.jp/audioguidance/index.php
・Access:
– From Kita-Osaka Kyuko Line “Minoh-kayano Station,” approx. 15 mins by taxi or 21 mins by bus.
– Take the Hankyu Bus (Express Route 29) and get off at the “Katsuoji” bus stop.
■ YUZUYA (Hashimototei)
・Official Website: https://www.franc-et-elegant.com/
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