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: Open ⋅ Closes 3 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 ...
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Apr 20, 2023 · The lucky cat statue near the Shofuku-den hall was called "Manegi-Neko," and it had no koban (oval gold coin) but raised its right hand. Manegi- ...
Nov 9, 2023 · It's in a delightfully green neighborhood, with towering trees. The temple grounds feel super zen and tranquil. At the administration office, ...
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