Kyoto Arashiyama & Minoo Katsuo-ji & Kinkaku-ji classic 1-day tour | Depart from Osaka/Kyoto Day Tours
from $51.14
- Transport included
- Guide included
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Highlights
- Katsuo-ji in Minoh, Osaka, known as the "Temple of Victory," is a sacred site for praying for good fortune and success.
- With its crystal-clear waters, serene bamboo groves, and surrounding distant mountains, it forms a picturesque natural landscape.
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Kinkaku-ji, where the temple's golden-leaf-covered exterior glitters magnificently, beautifully reflected in the Mirror Pon
- Arashiyama, a hidden natural gem
About this experience
Please provide your full name+mobile number provided at booking+QR code, barcode, voucher, or e-ticket at the designated meeting point on the day of your trip.
What to expect
Katsuo-ji, originally named "Shōō-ji TempleLater, because in Japanese the characters for "king" and "tail" are homophones, this name gradually became popular. Many people come here to seek the luck of "victory." It is also an ideal place to view autumn foliage. With a history of 1,300 years, this temple has been visited by powerful figures throughout the ages, including the Minamoto and Ashikaga clans. Even today, people from around the world come here to pray for success in health, career, exams, sports, and love. The numerous "kachi daruma" (victory daruma) displayed on the offering shelves are placed by devotees who return to express gratitude after achieving their goals. The concept of "victory" at Katsuo-ji is not about defeating others but about overcoming oneself. By making wishes to the kachi daruma, facing one's inner self, and overcoming personal weaknesses through self-improvement and perseverance, one's wishes can be fulfilled.
What's included
- Transportation service fee
- Bus
- Tour guide
Things to note
- Prohibited items:
- All pets, Laser pointers, alcohol and drugs, other prohibited items as per departure and destination country regulations, Dangerous tools, Hazardous chemicals, Weapons and explosives
- Infants under 3 will be charged the same price as adults.
- Reminders:
- Prohibited behaviors:
- Drone usage, Loud noises, Damaging the environment, Flash photography, Smoking inside vehicles, Drinking in vehicles, Graffiti, Climbing, Barefoot, Eating in vehicles
- Dress restrictions:
- Offensive attire: outfits that may cause discomfort or offense to others
- Costume restrictions: clothing that may be mistaken for staff or performers
- Prohibited attire: sleeveless tops, tank tops, cropped tops, sheer clothing, shorts, ripped jeans, leggings, or mini skirts with excessive skin exposure
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