Katsuō-ji, Osaka

Name: Katsuō-ji
Address: Osaka, Japan

#45 among attractions in Osaka

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Katsuō-ji is a Buddhist temple in Minō city, north of Osaka, Japan. ()

Local name: 勝尾寺 Coordinates: 34°51'57"N, 135°29'28"E

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Katsuō-ji – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Expoland, Tower of the Sun, Expo '70 Commemorative Stadium, Expo Commemoration Park.

4.9 miSE
Amusement, Amusement park, Theme park
Expoland, Osaka
124 min walk • Expoland was a former amusement park that once attracted crowds of guests in search of fun and adrenaline in the city of Osaka, Japan. The park, which opened its doors in 1970, was one of the most important tourist attractions in the region, offering a variety of...
4.5 miSE
Unique, massive sculpture from the 1970s
Tower of the Sun, Osaka
116 min walk • The Tower of the Sun is a distinctive and enigmatic piece of public art that stands as a testament to Japan's cultural heritage in the city of Osaka. Created by the acclaimed Japanese artist Taro Okamoto, this towering structure was the centerpiece of the Expo '70...
4.8 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Expo '70 Commemorative Stadium, Osaka
123 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Osaka, Japan, the Expo '70 Commemorative Stadium is a testament to the city's love for sports and its rich history in hosting international events. This multi-purpose stadium was originally constructed for the Japan World Exposition in 1970...
4.4 miSE
Park with the Tower of the Sun
Expo Commemoration Park, Osaka
112 min walk • Expo Commemoration Park, nestled in the bustling city of Osaka, Japan, stands as a verdant tribute to the 1970 World Expo. Once a stage for a global showcase of innovation and culture, the park continues to draw visitors with its expansive green spaces, seasonal...
4.3 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
National Museum of Ethnology, Osaka
110 min walk • The National Museum of Ethnology is one of the major museums in Japan. It is Japan's largest research institute in the academic disciplines of humanities and social sciences, which was established in 1974 and opened to the public in 1977. It is built on the former grounds of Expo '70 in Suita, Osaka.
4.4 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Itsuō Art Museum, Osaka
112 min walk • Itsuō Art Museum opened in Ikeda, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, in 1957. The new building opened in 1997. The collection, built up by founder Kobayashi Ichizō, whose pseudonym was Itsuō, comprises some 5,500 works, including fifteen Important Cultural Properties and twenty Important Art Objects.
4.2 miSE
Iconic church made by a famous architect
Church of the Light, Hirakata
107 min walk • The Church of the Light is the main chapel of the Ibaraki Kasugaoka Church, a member church of the United Church of Christ in Japan. It was built in 1989, in the city of Ibaraki, Osaka Prefecture. This building is one of the most famous designs of Japanese architect Tadao Ando.
4.4 miSW
Zoo, Outdoor activities, Park
Satsukiyama Zoo, Osaka
112 min walk • Satsukiyama Zoo is located at Satsukiyama Park, at the base of Mount Satsuki in Ikeda, Osaka, Japan, opened in April, 1957. The zoo is the municipal zoo of Ikeda.
4.4 miSW
Sport, Sport venue
Ikeda City Satsukiyama Gymnasium, Meiji no Mori Minō Quasi-National Park
112 min walk • Ikeda City Satsukiyama Gymnasium is an arena in Ikeda, Osaka, Japan.
4.8 miSE
Ferris wheel
Redhorse Osaka Wheel, Meiji no Mori Minō Quasi-National Park
123 min walk • Redhorse Osaka Wheel is a 123-metre tall, 118.3-metre diameter giant Ferris wheel at Expocity in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, Japan.
4.3 miSW
Shopping, Department store
Sennichi Department Store Building fire, Meiji no Mori Minō Quasi-National Park
109 min walk • The Sennichi Department Store Building fire occurred in Sennichimae, Minami-ku, Osaka, Japan on May 13, 1972. The fire killed at least 118 people and injured another 78. It was the worst department store fire in terms of casualties in Japan.