Gotokuji Temple & Shimokitazawa One-Day Tour Sharing🐱⛩️
by Ki.Leona
Mar 6, 2025
Highlights: The tranquility of Gotokuji Temple and the trend of Shimokitazawa are perfectly combined
Gotoku-ji Temple is only a few train stops away from Shimokitazawa, making it an ideal place to explore different sides of Tokyo in one day, with the temple offering a peaceful morning and afternoon shopping and dining.
Itinerary and recommendations
1. Breakfast: AMAZING COFFEE
• Address: 1-40-7 Gotokuji, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
• In the morning, enjoy coffee and light meals at AMAZING COFFEE near Gotokuji Station, which is famous for its high-quality coffee and creative drinks☕.
2. Visit: Gotokuji Temple Maneki Neko Shrine
• Address: 2-24-7 Gotokuji, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
• Gotokuji Temple is the birthplace of the Maneki Neko, so don’t forget to take photos and check in after visiting! The temple is peaceful and beautiful, perfect for a relaxing walk.
3. Snack: Mahorodou Sougetsu
• Address: 2-26-4 Miyasaka, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
• Taste handmade wagashi and matcha, and experience the delicate flavor of traditional Japanese desserts🍵.
4. Afternoon Shopping: Shimokitazawa Shopping Street
• Address: Kitazawa 2-chome, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
• Shimokitazawa is filled with vintage shops, independent cafes and sundry shops. We recommend visiting "Toyo Department Store" and "NEW YORK JOE EXCHANGE", where treasure hunting is fun and affordable! I also ate Flipper's Shimokitazawa's sauerkraut pancake🤤
Recommended reason
• Convenient transportation: The Odakyu Line connects Gotoku-ji Temple and Shimokitazawa in just about 10 minutes.
• Diverse experiences: quiet worship in the morning, trendy shopping in the afternoon, to satisfy different interests.
• Rich food: From coffee to Japanese confectionery to snacks in Shimokitazawa, your taste buds will be constantly surprised.
Hashtags
#TokyoTravel #Gotokuji Temple #Maneki-neko Shrine #ShimokitazawaShopping #Vintage Treasure Hunt #Japanese Confectionery #Café Tour
Post by Ki.Leona | Mar 6, 2025













