Gotokuji Temple in Tokyo | A Guide to Must-Visit Tourist Spots

The temple grounds of Gotokuji are densely packed with greenery, featuring plum, cherry, peony, paeonia, azalea, and other various flowers, and are equipped with a Buddha hall, a three-storied pagoda, a bell tower, and a red gate. Located in Setagaya Ward, far from the heart of Tokyo, the area has a local atmosphere that allows visitors to forget the hustle and bustle of the city and return to life. It is said that the cat worshipped at Gotokuji Temple is actually a 'beckoning cat of good fortune' with its right hand raised, which is different from the 'beckoning cat of wealth' with its left hand raised that we are familiar with, so it might be more appropriate to call it the 'Beckoning Cat of Good Fortune Shrine'. However, whether it's a 'beckoning cat of good fortune' or a 'beckoning cat of wealth', any cat that brings luck is a good cat! After taking photos, remember to go inside the temple office to have a look, where you can buy various sizes of beckoning cats of good fortune, with the smallest one costing only 300 yen, marked with the word 'bean', probably because it's as small as a bean! They are really too cute! Highly recommended for friends who visit Gotokuji Temple to take one home! 📍 Gotokuji Temple 🎫 Admission: Free Address: 2-24-7 Gotokuji, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 🕙 Visiting Hours 6:00-18:00 (from late March) 6:00-17:00 (from late September) 🚄 How to Get There ○ 5 minutes walk from 'Miyanozaka Station' on the Tokyu Setagaya Line ○ 15 minutes walk from 'Gotokuji Station' on the Odakyu Line