Temple

Gotokuji Temple

Setagaya, Tokyo

Address
2-24-7 Gotokuji, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 〒154-0021 東京都世田谷区豪徳寺2-24-7
Hours
Daily
6:00 to 17:00

Source: gotokuji.jp, checked 5 Oct 2026.

Gotokuji Temple, Setagaya, Tokyo
Photo: Joe Jones / Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Gotokuji Temple is the birthplace of the maneki-neko, the beckoning cat. Thousands of white lucky cats of every size fill the grounds, left by visitors whose wishes came true. It's a calm residential spot twenty minutes from Shibuya by tram and train.

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Shelves packed with thousands of white maneki-neko beckoning cats at Gotokuji Temple, Setagaya
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Wooden three-storey pagoda of Gotokuji Temple against a blue sky
Photo: Higa4 / Wikimedia Commons (CC0 1.0)
Visitors passing through the wooden Sanmon gate of Gotokuji Temple, Setagaya
Photo: Higa4 / Wikimedia Commons (CC0 1.0)
Covered offering stand filled with maneki-neko figurines beside a hall at Gotokuji
Photo: Nesnad / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Nearest station Miyanosaka (Tokyu Setagaya Line) or Gotokuji (Odakyu)
Cost Free
Time needed 1 hour
Best time Mornings
FreeWith kids

Insider tip

Buy a small cat at the temple office, make a wish, and bring it back if the wish comes true. The Setagaya Line tram ride out there is half the fun.

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What's on near Gotokuji Temple

Smaller local events at and near Gotokuji Temple

  • Sutra copying session at Gotokuji Festival

    Tue 10 Nov · Gotokuji

    A public sutra copying session at Gotokuji temple in Setagaya, with reception opening at 13:30.

    14:00 to 16:00 · Map · Source: Gotokuji · 「写経の会」

  • Sutra copying session at Gotokuji Festival

    Tue 8 Dec · Gotokuji

    A public sutra copying session at Gotokuji temple in Setagaya, with reception opening at 13:30.

    14:00 to 16:00 · Map · Source: Gotokuji · 「写経の会」

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Around Setagaya

Setagaya has 2 places on the Roam Tokyo map: 1 shrine or temple and 1 park or garden.

Good to know

What is the address of Gotokuji Temple?
2-24-7 Gotokuji, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo (in Japanese: 東京都世田谷区豪徳寺2-24-7).
What are the opening hours of Gotokuji Temple?
Daily 6:00 to 17:00.
How do I get to Gotokuji Temple?
The nearest station is Miyanosaka (Tokyu Setagaya Line) or Gotokuji (Odakyu). Gotokuji Temple is in Setagaya, Tokyo.
How much does Gotokuji Temple cost?
Nothing. Gotokuji Temple is free to visit.
How long do you need at Gotokuji Temple?
Plan for 1 hour.
When is the best time to visit Gotokuji Temple?
Mornings.

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