Buddhist templeOsaka

Katsuō-ji Temple

勝尾寺

Address: 箕面市粟生間谷2914-1

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History

Temple tradition dates Katsuo-ji’s beginnings to a hermitage founded by Zenchū and Zensan in 727.

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Timeline

Founding, rebuilding, and milestones across the centuries.

727
Establishment
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Explore the grounds

An illustrated overview of the grounds. Match the numbers to the landmarks below.

Illustration © emonsterIllustrated map for orientation. Access and paths may change; follow signs at the site.

Landmarks on this map

Main Hall
The principal hall enshrines Eleven-Headed Thousand-Armed Kannon.
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Mountain Gate
The gate was rebuilt under Toyotomi Hideyoris patronage.
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Benzaiten Shrine
Benzaiten is honored as a guardian of water and the arts.
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Sanpo Kojin Hall
This hall honors Kojin as a protector against misfortune.
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Three Guardian Deities
Suwa, Hachiman, and Zao Gongen protect the temple grounds.
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Founders Hall
Wooden images commemorate the early ascetics and Prince Kaijo.
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Water-Pouring Kannon Hall
Water offerings accompany prayers in memory of the departed.
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Kobo Daishi Hall
Kobo Daishi is honored beside a sacred-sand pilgrimage.
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Bell Tower
The temple bell is associated with warding off misfortune.
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Nikaido
The hall commemorates Honens period of retreat here.
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Tahoto Pagoda
The pagoda enshrines Dainichi Nyorai.
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Ochokaku Lodging
A temple lodging provides rooms and training spaces.
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Visiting information

Check before you go

Hours, admission and access can change. Confirm current details with the site before travelling.

Opening hours

Hours are 08:00–17:00 on weekdays, Sundays and holidays, and 08:00–18:00 on Saturdays; admission ends 30 minutes earlier.

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Katsuō-ji Temple

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History

Timeline

Establishment

Explore the grounds

Main Hall

Mountain Gate

Benzaiten Shrine

Sanpo Kojin Hall

Three Guardian Deities

Founders Hall

Water-Pouring Kannon Hall

Kobo Daishi Hall

Bell Tower

Nikaido

Tahoto Pagoda

Ochokaku Lodging

Visiting information

Opening hours