Tokyo: Gotokuji Culture Walk & Lucky Cat Temple Experience
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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In Japan, there is a culture of decorating manekineko (beckoning cat) to bring prosperity, family safety, and good luck. This temple is the origin of the beckoning cat. When you enter the temple, you will be greeted by a large number of beckoning cats. Many people visit the temple every day to see the beckoning cats and bring happiness into the temple. Please join our walking tour to learn more about Japanese culture and the origin of beckoning cats.
This time, it also comes with a cute sweet in the shape of Maneki Neko. I think it is so cute that you will take a picture of it without thinking.
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
tour guide
Incense Incense Experience
Cat Shaped Sweets
Meeting Points
Departure
1-chōme-43番4号 Gōtokuji
In front of 7-Eleven (convenience store) at Gotokuji Station (Odakyu Line)
Return
Gotokuji Station
Gotokuji Station (Odakyu Line)
Tokyo: Gotokuji Culture Walk & Lucky Cat Temple Experience
(7) Reviews
8
About
In Japan, there is a culture of decorating manekineko (beckoning cat) to bring prosperity, family safety, and good luck. This temple is the origin of the beckoning cat. When you enter the temple, you will be greeted by a large number of beckoning cats. Many people visit the temple every day to see the beckoning cats and bring happiness into the temple. Please join our walking tour to learn more about Japanese culture and the origin of beckoning cats.
This time, it also comes with a cute sweet in the shape of Maneki Neko. I think it is so cute that you will take a picture of it without thinking.
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
tour guide
Incense Incense Experience
Cat Shaped Sweets
Meeting Points
Departure
1-chōme-43番4号 Gōtokuji
In front of 7-Eleven (convenience store) at Gotokuji Station (Odakyu Line)
Return
Gotokuji Station
Gotokuji Station (Odakyu Line)
Itinerary
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ルーブル豪徳寺
Gotokuji, which we will visit this time, is very famous for Manekineko. Manekineko is said to be a cat that brings happiness and luck.
We will eat a very cute sweet named after this beckoning cat here.
15 minutes
2
2-chōme-24-7 Gōtokuji
Gotokuji Temple is located in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo.
Located in the city, yet surrounded by lush greenery, the temple offers a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere that allows visitors to forget their daily busyness.
Please enjoy the seasonal changes in the temple grounds, with plum blossoms, cherry blossoms, peonies, azaleas, autumn leaves, and other seasonal plants and trees.
Take a commemorative photo in front of this gate.
15 minutes
3
2 Chome
In Japan, there is a culture of placing incense, called osenka, as an offering to Buddha or in front of graves.
This time, we will have an experience of incense making at this temple.
Please experience Japanese culture and feel a moment of tranquility.
15 minutes
4
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One day, a lord passing through this area on his way back from hawking was beckoned by a cat at the temple gate and decided to stop by.
While he was staying at the temple, thunder suddenly rumbled and rain began to fall.
The Tono was very touched by his good fortune, as he was able to avoid the thunderstorm and enjoy talking with the monk.
Since then, Gotokuji Temple has called the cat that brought good fortune "Manekineko.
Many visitors come to the temple to pray for good luck.
