15 Best Katsuo-ji Temple Tours

Katsuo-ji is actually in the hills above Minoh, in Osaka Prefecture, but tours often pair it with Arashiyama. Small red daruma dolls sit on every ledge and wall; it’s a temple for winning, and people leave a daruma behind once their wish comes true.

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

“Tour guide Bon is very nice. The time at each stop is ample and not too rushed, with enough time to look around.”

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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

“Very convenient, buy and use immediately, slightly cheaper than buying at the venue.”

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5.Katsuo-ji Temple Daruma Prayer, Kyoto Arashiyama, Kiyomizu-dera Temple: Lunch can be upgraded to A5 Kuroge Wagyu “Kobe Beef” (Matcha experience included)

Visit Katsuo-ji, Arashiyama and Kyoto’s Kiyomizu area in one day from Osaka, with optional wagyu lunch and a hands-on matcha experience.

★ 4.8

“Today's mountain climbing itinerary was extremely satisfying! Our tour guide, Xiao Liu (Nika?), was fantastic. He personally guided us along the entire trail, looked after every single tourist, and is truly a wonderful guide. Since I'm not sure how to give a tip, I can…”

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6.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

“What impressed me most about this trip wasn't just the scenery along the way, but meeting a truly dedicated tour guide ❤️ Our guide, Zoey, was incredibly thoughtful and attentive. She patiently explained every detail of the itinerary to us. In addition to introducing the…”

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7.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

“Warren was amazing. Patient, thorough, explained the history and other interesting facts as well. Was definitely a great experience at Katsuoji Temple. Highly recommend if you're doing this tour to request for Warren. Minoh Falls and Katsuoji is pretty, old and new and surrounded by…”

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8.Katsuo-ji Temple, Miyama, and Arashiyama Day Trip

Compare Katsuo-ji’s wishing Daruma, Miyama’s thatched village, and Arashiyama on a full-day trip from Osaka, with practical timing and transport advice.

★ 4.7

“Our tour guide, Bunny, was incredibly cheerful and always smiling. She reminded us of the time before each scheduled activity, patiently answered all our sightseeing questions, and even helped us find our seats on the tour bus. Our entire day was very pleasant.”

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11.Osaka Katsuoji Temple and Arashiyama Full-Day Guided Tour

Compare Katsuo-ji’s Daruma-filled hills, Otagi’s mossy Jizo statues, and Arashiyama on a practical full-day trip from Osaka.

★ 4.7

“Ample time was given for all the spots we visited. Very well planned. Do note that this is more a driver service than having a guide talk about the history/background. I expected this, but at the end, still found this tour worth it as itinerary…”

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13.Osaka Katsuo-ji Temple & Miyama thatched village & Arashiyama Day Tour

Visit Katsuo-ji, Miyama’s thatched village and Arashiyama in one day, with guided transfers from Osaka and free time at each stop.

★ 5.0

“My experience on the Katsuo-ji Temple day trip was great overall! The time was allocated very reasonably, and I didn't feel rushed at all. I loved Katsuo-ji Temple the most; the Daruma dolls were truly beautiful and perfect for photos! Miyama had a very comfortable…”

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15.One-Day Influencer Spot Tour: Katsuoji Temple Daruma, Arashiyama Togetsukyo Bamboo Forest & Kiyomizu-dera Ancient Capital Stroll (Departing from Osaka)

Visit Katsuoji’s Daruma-covered hills, Arashiyama and Kiyomizu-dera in one long day from Osaka, with transport and a guide included.

★ 4.8

“Our tour guide, Kelly, was very informative and allowed plenty of time for each stop. The trip was enjoyable, and we were very satisfied with every part of the itinerary. It's definitely worth participating in.”

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