Katsuoji Temple: Daruma Dolls, Stamp Rally & Good Luck

Nestled in the hillsides of Minoh, just north of Osaka, lies Katsuoji - the famous Daruma doll temple. Before it went viral on social media, it was well known among locals for what the Japanese call “winning luck” (Kachi-un). This connects back to Emperor Seiwa in the 9th century who recovered from an illness after prayers were offered there. So he named it Katsuoji, meaning the “Temple of the Victorious King”.