Katsuoji Temple, founded in the early 8th century, was among the main 33 pilgrimage temples dedicated to the goddess Kannon. Throughout its thousand-year history, it has been believed that the temple’s deity brings good luck and victory in difficult situations. To pray for victory, one needs to purchase a “daruma” doll from the temple. After the wish is fulfilled, the doll must be brought back to the temple and left anywhere on the grounds. As a result, you can see many daruma dolls of various sizes placed in different spots around the temple.

Meiji-no-Mori Minoh Quasi-National Park was established in 1967 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Emperor Meiji’s reign. On the mountainside, around a thousand varieties of trees and shrubs have been planted, providing a habitat for several thousand species of insects, numerous bird species, and animals. The park’s main attraction is the Minoh Waterfall, which is 33 meters high and is considered one of the top 100 waterfalls in Japan.