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    So many people have posted about Katsuo-ji Temple. I was pretty lucky to visit on a rainy day. I'd seen tons of photos online of the temple on sunny days, but none in the rain. I originally planned to head back down after two hours, but ended up spending four hours there. It's so photogenic, and the souvenir shop has lots of tempting things to buy. If you get the chance, go on a rainy day (though that's way too hard to plan). Definitely buy a daruma—don't hesitate, because it's really far to go back again.