Katsuō-ji

, also known as Katsuo-dera,Murry, John et al. (1907).  A handbook for travellers in Japan including the whole empire from Saghalien to Formosa, p. 367. is a Japanese Buddhist temple in Minō, which is in the mountains of northern Osaka Prefecture.Röpke, Ian Martin. (1999).  Historical Dictionary of Osaka and Kyoto, p. 64.

Katsuō-ji is one in a grouping of Buddhist temples which are pilgrimage sites in the Kansai region.

History
The temple site was first named Miroku-ji in 765.Gautam, Neeraj. (2009).  Buddha his life and teaching, p. 170.

The name "Katsuō-ji" was given by the Emperor Seiwa.

In 1184, the temple was destroyed by fire, but it was re-built.

Daruma
Daruma dolls are often returned to the temple and left somewhere on the grounds.

References

Other websites

Katsuō-ji website 

Category:Buddhist temples in Japan
Category:760s establishments in Japan
Category:8th-century buildings and structures
Category:Osaka Prefecture