Katsuoji Temple

If you don't want to be too tired, joining a day tour is a convenient option. This time it was a small group of 9 people, and our tour guide, Zhang Yanjin, provided excellent service.

Today we visited Byodoin Temple and Hoshokan Temple, seeing ancient buildings with a long history, converted from private gardens into Amida Temple, with elegant garden landscapes that were truly captivating. Afterwards, we went to Fushimi Inari Shrine, the head shrine of the Japanese god of wealth, and visited the Thousand Torii Gates ⛩️. Tourists from all over the world flocked there, and the scenes of roadside vendors hawking their wares and tourists buying food reminded me of the splendor of my hometown. Finally, we arrived at Katsuo-ji Temple, a tranquil place filled with the scent of a forest bath. Climbing the stairs still made my heart race. The temple enshrines the Thousand-Armed and Thousand-Eyed Kannon Bodhisattva, reflecting our cultural heritage. Descending the mountain path, we were greeted by towering trees, feeling as if bathed in the blessings of Kannon Bodhisattva, and returned home with a joyful heart. Throughout the trip, our friendly guide, Liao Yuming, provided detailed explanations of the origins of each attraction and the cultural history of the Japanese imperial dynasty. His vivid descriptions enlivened the atmosphere on the bus, and his dedication was commendable, adding even more color to the day's itinerary.

Our tour guide, Sister Wenling, was very attentive and kind. Katsuoji Temple and Kobe are definitely worth visiting.

The itinerary was well-planned, especially the first one. Since each attraction was extremely popular, we chose the hottest one first, and we set off early in the morning, completing our visit and shopping before the crowds became overwhelming. The only problem was the heat.

The environment is great, and the flow of people buying amulets is excellent, preventing tourists from crowding together.