TokyoTemples & shrines

Gotokuji Temple

A Setagaya temple known for the story of a cat beckoning Ii Naotaka and for the maneki-neko figures at Shofukuden Hall.

5 min walk from Miyanosaka Station / 15 min from Gotokuji Station
Rows of white beckoning-cat figures at Gōtoku-ji TempleOn-location photograph taken July 4, 2023
Beckoning cats at Gōtoku-jiPhoto: LeLaisserPasserA38Source & rights CC0 1.0

Plan your visit

Cat places

Access
5 min walk from Miyanosaka Station / 15 min from Gotokuji Station
Hours
Grounds 6:00–17:00 / temple office 8:00–15:00
Phone
03-3426-1437

Before you go

Before you visit

This is an active place of worship. Keep voices low and do not mark or damage the cat figures or temple property.

Sources & verification

Information verification

Method
Official website
Last checked
● Recheck due2026.08.28
Current status
Listed
Source
Open source ↗

Transport, opening hours and local rules may change. Always check official information before visiting.

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