Katsuo-ji Temple | Temple in Osaka

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Katsuo-ji Temple

大阪府

A temple of victory founded in 727 — famous for thousands of dedicated daruma dolls covering its precinct in Minoo

Founded

727

Type

Temple

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Access

About 60 min from Shin-Osaka Station via Hankyu to Kita-Senri Station, then bus

2914-1 Aoumatani, Minoo, Osaka

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Temple

Founded 727

1299 years

Enshrined Deity

十一面千手観世音菩薩

Overview

A Shingon Buddhist temple in Minoo, Osaka Prefecture, founded in 727 CE. Famous as the 'Temple of Victory' (Katsuo means victory), its grounds are covered with thousands of daruma dolls left by devotees seeking success in sports, exams, and recovery from illness.

Origins

An ancient Koyasan Shingon temple founded in 727 (Jinki 4). Known as the 'Temple of Victory,' it is celebrated for the remarkable sight of countless daruma dolls dedicated by worshippers throughout the temple grounds.

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Divine Benefits

Healing & Longevity

Matchmaking

Safe Childbirth & Fertility

Warding Off Evil

Recovery from illness, bodily wellness, peace of mind. Especially efficacious at Yakushi and Kannon temples.

Derived from the enshrined deity "十一面千手観世音菩薩"

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