Tokyo trip · Gotokuji Temple ⛩️🎏🐱

Hidden away in the Sedagaya Ward, Gotoku-ji Temple is famous for its thousands of "Maneki Neko". It is said that during the Edo period, the temple flourished because of the cats waving to welcome visitors, and became a popular spot for praying for wealth and good fortune. #TravelExpert Address: 2-24-7 Gotokuji Temple, Setagaya District, Tokyo Opening hours: 6:00~18:00 (open all year round, free admission) How to get there: 1. 10-minute walk from Gotokuji Station on the Odakyu Odawara Line (recommended to exit from the Maneki-neko Exit and follow the signs) 2. 5-minute walk from Tokyu Setagaya Line Miyanosaka Station 📜 History and legends Gotokuji Temple was built in 1480 and was originally a Soto Zen temple. It is famous for the "Lucky Cat Legend". According to legend, during the Edo period, when the feudal lord Ii Naotaka was passing by, he was "beckoned" by a temple cat and was led into the temple to take shelter from the rain. After hearing about Buddhism, he was deeply moved and designated the temple as the Ii Family Bodhi Temple. He also began to enshrine the Maneki Neko (招き猫), which symbolizes "good luck and prosperity, and business." ~ It is most peaceful to visit in the morning on weekdays, and it is recommended to arrive before 10:00 on holidays. ~Gotokuji Temple Maneki Neko, purchase limit is one per person. ～You can arrange a day trip with cultural and artistic attractions such as "Shimokitazawa" and "Sangenjaya". #travelguide #tokyotravel #tokyofreetravel #gotoku-ji #japanattractions