Gotoku-ji Temple

4.5

A Soto Buddhist temple located in 2 Chome Gotokuji, Setagaya City, Tokyo. The temple was built in 1480 by Kira Masatada, then lord of Setagaya Castle. According to a historical anecdote, a man named Ii Naotaka, the second lord of Hikone Domain (which also ruled Setagaya subsequently), escaped being struck by lightning after a cat beckoned him to enter the temple, and thus the temple is also said to be the origin of Japan's famed maneki-neko beckoning cat figures. Countless beckoning cat figures are arranged around the temple's grounds, and many tourists visit the temple to see this stunning sight.

Spot details

Address: Tokyo Setagaya-ku Goutokuji 2-24-7 Map
Area: Meguro / Along the Tokyu line Area
Phone: 0334261437
Hours: 8:00-17:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee]Free
Parking Lot: Available(10spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Review

An Incredible Experience.

Reviewed : 2023.06.01

To let others know incase you share my characteristics - I am queer/trans, overweight, tattooed, use a walking stick with limited mobility, white british. I was treated well and not required to cover...
Love cats, must go!

Reviewed : 2023.05.31

If you love cats, this temple is a must. It’s also a welcome, quiet retreat from the hustle and bustle that is Tokyo.
Peaceful temple in a lovely subarban location

Reviewed : 2023.04.01

Not related to my visit to Gotokuji Temple, but I still have to mention it:I am really glad that this lovely temple is only number 71 on tripadvisor. Which means, its still not know to many, which...