[Osaka] Day trip to Osaka, Amanohashidate, Ine Bay Funaya, and Katsuo-ji Temple
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Amanohashidate, Ine Funaya, and Katsuoji Temple Small Group Day Tour Itinerary 08:00 Gather and depart from Osaka Nipponbashi Exit 2 to begin the journey. 09:00 Arrive at Katsuoji Temple in Kyoto, with approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes of sightseeing. This is a revered sacred site for praying for victory and good luck, featuring a striking vermilion mountain gate and a purification bridge. The highlight is the countless Daruma dolls for victory covering the mountainside, where visitors can write their wishes, draw the right eye, and pray for their goals to be achieved. Additionally, visitors can collect all 6 stamps across the area to complete a special postcard. 12:20 Head to Amanohashidate, one of Japan's "Three Scenic Views," with about 2 hours of sightseeing. This 3.6-kilometer-long sandbar resembles a flying dragon bridge. Visitors can optionally take a cable car to the summit of "Hiroryukan" for a panoramic view. Afterward, stroll through Chion-ji Temple to pray for academic success and experience the