Meet the lucky cats in suburban Tokyo: Gotokuji Walking Tour

Meet the lucky cats in suburban Tokyo: Gotokuji Walking Tour

3 hours 30 minutes

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Description

Explore the Gotokuji Temple and Shoinjinja Shrine with a half-day guided tour. Meet your guide at the train station and set out on a walking tour that includes the Gotokuji shopping area and the Setagaya Castle Ruins Park. Learn about the origins of the familiar lucky cat statues and see hundreds of them lined up. Get advice on where to eat and what to see in this suburban neighborhood after the tour.

Highlights

  • Visit the Gotokuji Temple with a guided walking tour
  • Explore a vibrant shopping area where locals gather
  • See Setagaya Castle Ruins Park and the Shoinjinja Shrine
  • Discover the story behind numerous lucky cat statues on display