Katsuoji Temple
temple
勝尾寺
Mountain temple blanketed in returned daruma dolls, visited for victory wishes since 765.
Hundreds of small daruma dolls, red, white, gold, crowd every ledge, wall, and path of this mountain temple founded in 765, each one returned by a visitor whose wish for success was granted. The grounds spread across a forested hillside with a carp pond, multi-tiered pagoda, and seasonal hydrangea garden. Its name means "temple of victory," and locals visit before exams, business ventures, and sports competitions.
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