Tokyo: Gotokuji Culture Walk & Lucky Cat Temple Experience
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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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.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
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.
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.
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Tokyo: Gotokuji Culture Walk & Lucky Cat Temple Experience
What‘s Included
tour guide
Incense Incense Experience
Cat Shaped Sweets
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Gotokuji temple tour
robjX7188SF,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mari was a fantastic and knowledgeable tour guide. Highly recommend!
Gotokuji Temple Tour
828kierstens,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mari was a wonderful and knowledgeable tour guide! She was very kind and answered any questions we had. Mari also allowed us plenty of time for photos, as well as treating us to a tasty snack at the end. Would highly recommend!
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danielalejandros395,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great guide, he put in a lot of effort to guide us from Japanese/English to Spanish
Traditional Experience
Curiosity53355722111,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very friendly guide and a traditional experience
Fabulous tour, knowledgeable guide
685caitlina,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful tour with Nori! She was patient with our energetic 9 year old and very knowledgeable about Gotokuji culture and the neighborhood.
Great Tour and culturally immersive!
519reggieh,Jul 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience. Our guide was knowledgeable and accommodating. Would highly recommend. Learned a great deal about the culture.
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69bethz,May 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hiroshi was very well informed and delightful to be with. Hiroshi also gave us quizzes along the way to learn even more fun facts. Overall it was a fun experience.
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