Gotokuji Temple
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Chiara Viscuso
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"Getting a lucky cat from this temple was one of the must-haves for us. We went there with the idea to buy many for our friends and family, but it didn't go like that Ahah
Unfortunately, they only accept cash and you are allowed to only buy a max of 1 size per person (they have 5 different sizes and prices available).
It is very nice to see all the ones people left behind, especially if decorated.
Getting to the temple will give you a nice view of a quiet area, it felt very authentic and people were all super nice all around. "
Dan Tanda
"Featured in one of my Tokyo Tours videos on King Kogi YouTube, Gotokuji Temple 護国寺 is well known across Japan as the origin of Maneki-neko, the “beckoning cat” figurine. This temple is also wheelchair accessible which can be hard to find in Japan.
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Christina Luostarinen
"Gotokuji is easy to miss as it's a bit out of the way, but definitely worth a visit. Perfect for a day where you need to have a break from bustling Tokyo. It's famous for being a birthplace of maneki-neko, with the temple being dedicated to it."
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