Gotokuji Temple Walking Tour with Numerous cat statues
Explore Tokyo’s photogenic Gotokuji Temple, famous for its rows of Maneki Neko statues, on a 1.5-hour guided tour. Discover the temple’s unique charm and history with a professional guide, perfect for photography and cultural enthusiasts.
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Gotokuji Temple Walking Tour with Numerous cat statues
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The tour to Gotokuji Temple, a hidden Tokyo landmark whose precincts are filled with beckoning cats, starts here at Gotokuji Station on the Odakyu Line. A statue of a beckoning cat stands in front of the station, welcoming you to the temple.
Gotokuji Temple
Gotokuji Temple is a Zen temple in Setagaya, Osaka. The temple grounds are lined with numerous beckoning cat statues, a very impressive sight, and there is a reason for this. Legend has it that the samurai who built the temple was once invited by a cat to enter the temple building, where he was spared from thunderclouds, and the cat was believed to invite people and good fortune. The cat is not only cute but also brings good luck. Purchase a cat statue with your guide!
A bronze statue of a beckoning cat also adorns the temple grounds. Along with many other beckoning cat statues, you can also take a commemorative photo in front of this bronze statue.
Inclusions
- Guide fee
- Maneki Neko Statue Fee
- Food and Beverage
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- In front of the Gotokuji Station ticket gate. The guide will be holding the yellow sign.
