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Osaka: Katsuo-ji Temple
Historical sites • Mino

Osaka: Katsuo-ji Temple

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4.9 / 5
(975) • 50K+ booked
US$ 0.65
Katsuo-ji Temple Ticket (Optional Osaka Metro Pass)
Historical sites • Mino

Katsuo-ji Temple Ticket (Optional Osaka Metro Pass)

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4.8 / 5
(25) • 1K+ booked
US$ 3.19
Katsuo-ji Temple Daruma Prayer, Kyoto Arashiyama, Kiyomizu-dera Temple: Lunch can be upgraded to A5 Kuroge Wagyu "Kobe Beef" (Matcha experience included)
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Tours • From Osaka

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

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English guided
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4.8 / 5
(317) • 7K+ booked
US$ 40.45
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【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)
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Uji Byodoin & Uji Matcha Food Street & Uji River & Uji Park & Fushimi Inari Taisha & Katsuo-ji Daruma Wall Day Tour (Departing from Osaka and Kyoto)
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Tours • From Osaka

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

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English guided
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4.9 / 5
(275) • 3K+ booked
US$ 51.69
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Himeji Castle & Katsuoji Temple Full-Day Discovery
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Tours • From Osaka

Himeji Castle & Katsuoji Temple Full-Day Discovery

English guided
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4.8 / 5
(32) • 500+ booked
US$ 51.75
Sale 40% off
Osaka Katsuo-ji & Minookoen Full-Day Romantic Hiking Tour
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Tours • From Osaka

Osaka Katsuo-ji & Minookoen Full-Day Romantic Hiking Tour

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4.8 / 5
(24) • 400+ booked
US$ 53.29
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(Departing from Osaka) Katsuo-ji Temple Daruma Prayer + Miyama Thatched Village + Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo Forest + Nonomiya Shrine One-Day Tour
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Tours • From Tokyo

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

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English guided
Free cancellation
4.7 / 5
(47) • 600+ booked
US$ 51.69
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Kyoto Nara Classic Day Trip: Katsuoji Temple Daruma Wall & Arashiyama Bamboo Grove & Nara Park (Departing from Osaka)
Tours • From Osaka

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

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English guided
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4.9 / 5
(74) • 1K+ booked
US$ 51.70
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One-person group tour from Osaka: Katsuo-ji Temple & Kyoto Miyama Thatched Village & Arashiyama Nonomiya Shrine One-Day Tour
Tours • From Osaka

One-person group tour from Osaka: Katsuo-ji Temple & Kyoto Miyama Thatched Village & Arashiyama Nonomiya Shrine One-Day Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
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4.9 / 5
(56) • 600+ booked
US$ 51.70
Kyoto Temple Pilgrimage: Bamboo Grove & Kinkaku-ji
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Tours • From Osaka, Kyoto

Kyoto Temple Pilgrimage: Bamboo Grove & Kinkaku-ji

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5.0 / 5
(139) • 800+ booked
US$ 51.75
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Reviews of Mino activities

Usuario de Klook
2026-09-05 00:12:54
Fantastic 5.0
It was our 12th day in Japan, and all the previous days had been exhausting. I had wanted to do this tour on my own, but the kids weren't keeping up as well anymore. I decided to book this tour a day in advance, and it was the best decision. We visited several places without getting too tired or worn out, and the kids happily continued. We wouldn't have been able to see so much on our own. Our guide and driver were very kind!
Chu ******
2026-08-10 08:04:43
Fantastic 5.0
The tour was well worth the money, and our guide, Gary, was very professional. When I visited Osaka last winter, I booked a one-day tour through Klook, and the guide contacted me via WhatsApp beforehand. This time, no one contacted me in advance, which made me quite anxious. However, everything started very smoothly once we arrived at the designated time and meeting point. My husband, children, and I had a wonderful trip, enjoyed a delicious lunch, and had a great time tasting green tea. I highly recommend booking this tour if it's your first time visiting the places on the itinerary, as it takes care of your meals and transportation.
HUANG *******
2026-08-23 13:48:06
Fantastic 5.0
Before the activity, I suddenly realized I had left my phone in the taxi. The driver quickly asked a senior tour guide near the meeting point to help communicate and resolve the issue, and I successfully got my lost phone back. The one-day tour experience was great; it was arranged with a small van, so there weren't many people, and we gathered quickly. There was ample time at each attraction to explore and take photos.
Klook User
2026-06-03 22:43:04
Fantastic 5.0
Huahua was the absolute best tour guide! After two other tours had canceled on us because of the typhoon we were lucky to have been able to book this tour. It was actually a blessing because this was one of the best tours we’ve been on! HuaHua was an excellent tour guide and made sure we knew details and history about every stop we made. He even let us to know where we could get the best matcha in Uji! The tour included Uji , Byodo , Kiffune Shrine , and Katsuo-ji Temple. We were able to go to every stop with an ample amount of time to roam around and shop! Thank you to HuaHua and his beautiful singing voice for giving us the best tour in Osaka!
Klook 用戶
2026-08-15 01:49:53
Fantastic 5.0
This trip covered 3 major attractions and the activities proposed were very interesting as well I personally love the last attraction at Nara Park. Free Deer cookies were included in this package and I was able to interact and lived an unforgettable experience with the precious deers. ❤️This itinerary is not only for families with children, but also for all different ages ! Our tour guide Ms Wang is wonderful and kind. We have learned a lot from her and we can use these info for our future trips if we were back to Japan!
Marie ***************
2026-07-02 16:41:59
Fantastic 5.0
our tour guide CC was superb! I was the only english speaking participant in our group, the rest were Chinese and she never made me feel left out. she would give a history and some quick guides to the group first and then would check with me after separately! it was rainy on that day but still managed to go through the itinerary. we had enough time to go around each place and the pickup and drop off place is very convenient especially if you are staying at the dotonbori area. would recommend especially for solo travellers to save time getting lost and to know a bit of history to the places as well :)
Rachell ***********
2026-07-14 15:12:58
Fantastic 5.0
7/10/26 Luka was our driver very nice and prompt with keeping us inform with a picture of his vehicle that we should be looking out for our tour, our itinerary and time frame of exploring these areas. He even picked us up and dropped us off at our hotel which is roughly a 15-20 mins walking distance from the original free pickup location. There were 4 of us from my party, a total of 6 in a passenger van. This service is very convenient since I didn’t want to risk getting lost by taking a train, a buss ride with walking to each location. Totally recommend .
Klook User
2026-09-10 08:32:58
Fantastic 5.0
wonderful day trip, if you have walked too much but still have so much to see book this. we were able to see 3 very different locations, some which would be difficult to access on our own and all at a very easy pace. The guide was lovely, welcoming and shared perfect historical knowledge throughout.
Klook User
2026-08-18 07:45:29
Fantastic 5.0
We had such a great day on this tour with Apple. Apple was great at giving information about each place before we arrived. We were provided with must see and visit recommendations to help us whilst exploring Arashiama on our own. All of the stops are beautiful. The tour itself was very efficient with just enough time in each place to see all the highlights. Would definitely recommend!

Mino at a glance

When is the busiest time to visit Mino?

Based on what travelers booked on Klook

Busier than usual Quieter than usual
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+100%
Typical
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+59%
Jan
-51%
Feb
-45%
Mar
+2%
Apr
+109%
May
+34%
Jun
-31%
Jul
-63% Quietest
Aug
-51%
Sep
-19%
Oct
-3%
Nov
Busiest +154%
Dec

Demand peaks in December (roughly +154% vs a typical month) while August is much quieter (about 63% below a typical month); expect heavy bookings in December so book early, and easier availability in August. Based on Klook historical booking data.

When is Mino cheapest?

Find months that fit your budget.

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Avg $15 Cheapest $3 Priciest $42
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Activities are typically cheapest in July (around USD 3), roughly 93% below October’s peak (about USD 42); note July’s low prices align with the quiet season, making it a budget-friendly time to visit. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

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7 daysTypical
18 daysEarly

Most travellers book about 7 days ahead; with December showing the biggest surge in demand, consider booking earlier in peak months to secure spots. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

Quick facts about Mino

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1USD = 157.93JPY

  • Official languages

What to know before visiting Mino

Quick snapshot of Mino and what draws visitors

Mino is a compact destination where historical sites and guided tours dominate bookings, giving the city a steady cultural focus through the year. Demand peaks sharply in December and falls to its lowest in August, so the visitor rhythm swings between busy winter weeks and a much quieter late-summer period.

Best times to visit for price and crowd goals

According to Klook booking data, December is the busiest month while August sees the lowest demand. Prices move differently from demand: October is typically the priciest month for activities, whereas July is usually the cheapest. If you want smaller crowds and lower typical prices, consider travelling in July or August; for the full peak-season atmosphere, aim for December when activity levels are highest.

Tips for travellers

Most visitors book about a week ahead on average, with many bookings made earlier in busier periods—so if your trip falls in December plan a bit more in advance. For shorter or more flexible trips, last-minute booking is often possible, especially outside peak weeks. Use Klook to compare historical price and demand trends and pick dates that match your priorities.

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