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Gōtokuji Temple
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Buddhist temple in the special wards of Tokyo, Japan
Daikeizan Gōtoku-ji is a Buddhist temple located in the Gōtokuji district of Setagaya ward, Tokyo, Japan. Gōtoku-ji is a Sōtō Zen temple and served as the Bodai-ji of the Ii clan, who were lords of the Hikone Domain, in Edo period.
It is known as the "cat temple" because of the maneki-neko.
Address: 2 Chome-24-7 Gotokuji, Setagaya City, Tokyo 154-0021, Japan
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 1 PM
Phone: +81 3-3426-1437
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May 31, 2024 · Gotokuji is a quiet temple located away from the bustling center of Tokyo, making it an ideal stop for any cat-lover interested in Japanese ...
Dec 21, 2023 · 1. Visit the Maneki Neko Statue at the exit of Gotokuji Station. If you're coming to the area via the Gotokuji Station on the Odakyu line, right ...
Dec 6, 2016 · Gotokuji, a Buddhist temple in Tokyo's Setagaya district, has become famous due to a legend citing it as the birthplace of the maneki-neko ...