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Osaka: Katsuo-ji Temple
Historical sites • Mino

Osaka: Katsuo-ji Temple

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4.9 / 5
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฿ 21
【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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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
(309) • 7K+ booked
฿ 1,517
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Katsuo-ji Temple Ticket (Optional Osaka Metro Pass)
Historical sites • Mino

Katsuo-ji Temple Ticket (Optional Osaka Metro Pass)

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(25) • 1K+ booked
฿ 107
Himeji Castle & Katsuoji Temple Full-Day Discovery
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Tours • From Osaka

Himeji Castle & Katsuoji Temple Full-Day Discovery

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(29) • 500+ booked
฿ 1,517
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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
(19) • 300+ booked
฿ 1,562
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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)

English guided
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4.9 / 5
(273) • 3K+ booked
฿ 1,517
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(Departing from Osaka) Katsuo-ji Temple Daruma Prayer + Miyama Thatched Village + Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo Forest + Nonomiya Shrine One-Day Tour
Autumn deal
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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
(43) • 600+ booked
฿ 1,517
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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
(71) • 1K+ booked
฿ 1,517
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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

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English guided
Free cancellation
4.9 / 5
(56) • 600+ booked
฿ 1,517
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
(136) • 800+ booked
฿ 1,517
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Reviews of Mino activities

Abhik *****
2026-06-23 00:20:05
Fantastic 5.0
A winding road up the hill from minoh-kayano station brings u to the temple…after passing the check point, u step into a different world. U find small daruma dolls anywhere and everywhere…literally and still the temple looks organised….we did the daruma doll offering prayer and it felt peaceful. There was a slight drizzle and it brought out the beauty of temple even more. A must visit place if ur staying in Osaka or Kyoto….arigato gozaimasu
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.
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!
Gavin ****
2026-07-05 11:18:17
Fantastic 5.0
fantastic package and good value for money. walked straight pass all those queuing to get ticket. that was a very long queue that I skipped using the QR ticket. definitely a must!
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 :)
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!
F ******
2026-06-07 09:42:58
Fantastic 5.0
We had a great time! One of the highlights of this trip was collecting the 6 stamps in Katsuoji… such a fun and memorable experience! 😍 Abigail is a great tour guide… very approachable, knowledgeable, and accommodating. She made sure we were well-informed throughout the trip and really took care of everyone. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Overall, it was a wonderful experience! ✨
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 .

Mino at a glance

When is the busiest time to visit Mino?

Based on what travelers booked on Klook

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+7%
Jan
-7%
Feb
-25%
Mar
-21%
Apr
+117%
May
+29%
Jun
-25%
Jul
-83% Quietest
Aug
-74%
Sep
-65%
Oct
+22%
Nov
Busiest +143%
Dec

Demand peaks in December (about +143% vs a typical month) while August is quietest (about 83% quieter); travellers from the Philippines should book early for December and expect easier availability and smaller crowds 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 $45
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Activities are typically cheapest in July at around USD 3, roughly 93% below February’s peak (around USD 45); July’s low prices also line up with the quiet season, so you'll often find better deals then. 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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13 daysEarly

Most travellers from the Philippines book about 5 days ahead, with some booking as late as 1 day before and early planners booking ~13 days; during December’s peak this means ask for flexibility or reserve sooner than usual. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

Quick facts about Mino

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1THB = 4.68JPY

  • Official languages

What to know before visiting Mino

Discover Mino’s highlights and visitor rhythm

Mino draws most bookings for Historical sites and guided Tours, and demand swings noticeably through the year. Activity bookings peak in December and dip in August, so the city cycles between busy festive periods and much quieter late-summer weeks.

Best times to visit and what to expect

According to Klook booking data, December is the busiest month while August is the quietest. Prices move unevenly: Klook data show some of the lowest activity prices around July, then a big spike by February, with many months clustered at low price levels. For lower prices and smaller crowds, consider visiting in July or the quieter late-summer months; for peak-season atmosphere and the highest demand, December is the month to target. Note that demand and price don’t always rise and fall together here — the priciest month by Klook data is February while demand peaks in December.

Tips for travellers from the Philippines

Most travellers from the Philippines typically book about five days ahead, with many waiting until a day or two before for last-minute plans. If you’re flexible, you can often book experiences a few days out, but if you’re travelling in December it helps to plan earlier (around two weeks) to secure popular Tours and Historical sites. Use Klook to compare options and lock in tickets or tours when you spot the dates you want.

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