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Gōtoku-ji (the lucky cat temple)
CultureVisit: ~30 min
Sōtō Zen temple in Setagaya, former funerary temple of the Ii clan, lords of Hikone. According to legend, a cat beckoning with its paw saved the samurai Ii Naotaka from a storm, and that is where the maneki-neko would come from. Today hundreds of small white ceramic cats line up as offerings.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Gōtoku-ji (the lucky cat temple): 2 missions
- Stroll around the temple groundsWalk around the grounds in silence, noticing the three-storey pagoda and the main buildings.
- Photograph the lucky catsFind the area where the white offering cats pile up and photograph the whole scene without touching or moving anything.
Near Gōtoku-ji (the lucky cat temple)
Shimokitazawa2.2 km awayTokyo Mosque3.4 km awayJiyūgaoka4.6 km awayMeguro River (Nakameguro)4.7 km awayDaikanyama T-Site4.7 km awayShibuya Public Hall4.9 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Gōtoku-ji (the lucky cat temple)?
Allow about 30 min for the visit.
Source: Wikipedia - Gōtoku-ji