15 Best Katsuo-ji Temple Day Trips from Osaka

Katsuo-ji is awkward to reach without a car, up a mountain road above Minoh with only an occasional bus, which is why so many day tours fold it in. Go on a weekday if you can; the photo spots along the daruma shelves fill up once the coaches arrive.

1.Osaka & Kyoto Scenic Spots One-Day Tour: Katsuoji Temple Prayer & Kinkaku-ji Temple Pilgrimage & Arashiyama Togetsukyo Bridge & Kimono Forest & Bamboo Grove Path & Nonomiya Shrine (Departing from Osaka or Kyoto)

Visit Katsuoji, Arashiyama and Kinkaku-ji in one guided day, with scenic stops, temple fees extra and limited time to explore.

Most Popular★ 4.9

“It is truly worth it! It is truly worth it! It is truly worth it! Tour guide Nox is very dedicated and humorous. The pace of the entire trip was well-managed, and the bilingual communication, introductions, and thoughtful touches were simply amazing. Thank you, Klook,…”

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2.Kyoto Arashiyama & Katsuoji Temple Internet-Famous Scenic Spots Check-in: Arashiyama Scenic Railway & Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine Senbon Torii & Internet-Famous Katsuoji Temple Daruma Doll One-Day Tour | Depart from Osaka or Kyoto

Compare Katsuoji’s Daruma dolls, Arashiyama’s bamboo lanes, and Fushimi Inari’s torii gates on a nine-hour Kyoto day tour from Osaka.

★ 4.8

“Today's trip was a very wonderful experience. Our guide, Candy, was so helpful and very coordinating. The trip was truly wonderful.”

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3.Osaka: Katsuo-ji Temple

Visit Katsuo-ji Temple near Osaka for Victory Daruma, mountain greenery, and a quiet change of pace. Get practical advice on tickets, buses, timing, and costs.

★ 4.9

“Unfortunately, it was already so crowded by 9:30 AM that it was no longer enjoyable. The grounds and temples are very beautiful.”

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4.Osaka Todai-ji, Katsuo-ji, Arashiyama Full-Day Tour

Visit Katsuo-ji, Minoh Falls, Arashiyama and Nara in one day from Osaka, with round-trip transport and an English or Mandarin guide.

★ 4.6

“Getting to see all of these places in a day was great. Our guide was happy and nice but didn't really tell us much except simple directions like "the bamboo is a short walk away, I'll send a map to you.". The negative for our…”

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5.Uji Byodoin & Uji Matcha Food Street & Uji River & Uji Park & Fushimi Inari Taisha & Katsuo-ji Daruma Wall Day Tour (Departing from Osaka and Kyoto)

Visit Byodoin, Uji’s matcha streets, Fushimi Inari and Katsuoji in one day, with round-trip bus transport and time to explore each stop yourself.

★ 4.9

“Zoey very nice and cool tourist guide . she had and extraudinary warm gift at the end of the tour 💓🤩🇯🇵”

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6.Osaka: Minoh, Katsuoji Temple, & Minoh Falls Full-day Tour

Discover the tranquil beauty of Minoh, Katsuoji Temple, and Minoh Falls on a guided full-day tour from Osaka, blending culture and nature for an authentic experience.

★ 4.9

“This was probably our favorite guided tour of our trip. Warren was our guide and he was fantastic - so knowledgeable and fun! This was our last day trip and it was a great way to end the trip. I highly recommend it!”

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7.Kyoto Nara Classic Day Trip: Katsuoji Temple Daruma Wall & Arashiyama Bamboo Grove & Nara Park (Departing from Osaka)

Visit Katsuoji’s Daruma-filled grounds, Arashiyama’s bamboo path and Nara Park in one Osaka day trip, with transport and a guide included.

★ 4.9

“Our tour guide Victoria was very nice and knowledgeable about the places we went to. It was good we went to the shrines early as it meant they were quieter. I would really recommend this tour.”

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8.Osaka Katsuo-ji & Kyoto Arashiyama & Fushimi Inari Tour (From Osaka)

Visit Katsuo-ji, Arashiyama and Fushimi Inari from Osaka in one day, with shared transport, a guide and time to explore each stop.

★ 4.8

“This was my first time visiting Japan with my boyfriend, and the place I most, most, most wanted to go was Katsuoji Temple. I'm so glad we booked this tour; we had an amazing time! Our tour guide, 'Xiao Yao,' was absolutely wonderful. She meticulously…”

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12.(Departing from Osaka) Katsuo-ji Temple Daruma Prayer + Miyama Thatched Village + Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo Forest + Nonomiya Shrine One-Day Tour

Compare Katsuo-ji’s Daruma dolls, Miyama’s thatched homes, and Arashiyama’s bamboo paths on a practical day trip from Osaka.

★ 4.7

“We highly recommend the tour with Yurika; she was always very kind. When we needed a pill, she kindly got it for us, and we visited some very beautiful places!”

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14.Osaka/Kyoto: Katsuoji, Kinkakuji, Arashiyama 1-Day Bus Tour

Discover the beauty and culture of Japan's Kansai region on this 1-day tour visiting Katsuoji, Kinkakuji, and Arashiyama for an authentic experience.

★ 4.6

“really good tour, good itinerary and the guide kept the day and schedule on track. was a really nice day and you got free time at each location so you could do some exploring but Willa was also happy to show you where things were…”

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15.Katsuo-ji Temple Ticket (Optional Osaka Metro Pass)

Visit Katsuo-ji Temple for its Daruma-filled paths, mountain scenery and prayers for victory, with an optional Osaka Metro and Kita-Osaka Kyuko day pass.

★ 4.9

“A very unique attraction, great for both adults and kids to unwind. If you have a larger group or are arriving early, it is recommended to just charter a taxi up the mountain for a more comfortable ride.”

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