Buy a Lucky Cat and Make a Wish at Gotokuji Temple in Tokyo, Japan

Who can resist the charm of these beautiful cats?

Don't miss this free cat shrine when you travel to Tokyo. Gotokuji Temple is home to many lucky cats and is the origin of the lucky cat tradition. If you want to make a wish, you can take a lucky cat home. Once your wish comes true, return the cat and get a bigger one. This is why the temple is filled with thousands of lucky cats.

🚖Transportation
1. For convenience, take the Odakyu Electric Railway from Shinjuku Station directly to Gotokuji Station.
2. Alternatively, take the Den-en-toshi Line from Shibuya Station to Sangenjaya Station, then transfer to the Tokyu Setagaya Line to Miyanosaka Station.

You might encounter the legendary 'Lucky Cat Train' between Sangenjaya Station and Miyanosaka Station. This train runs infrequently and at irregular times, so be sure to check the schedule in advance.
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📍Address: 2-24-7 Gotokuji, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Japan

🕰️Opening Hours:
Late March to mid-September: Daily 06:00 ～ 18:00
Late September to mid-March: Daily 06:00 ～ 17:00

If you want to buy their merchandise, it's recommended to go in the morning. Each person is limited to one lucky cat 🐱

Post by Blingblingtsang | Feb 16, 2025