Tokyo - Gotokuji Temple: The Sanctuary of Lucky Cats

Gotokuji Temple, located in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, is one of the birthplaces of the Maneki-neko (beckoning cat) and is famous for its thousands of adorable white Maneki-neko. Gotokuji Temple is a Soto Zen temple located in Gotokuji 2-chome, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo. Originally a Rinzai Zen temple, its mountain name is Daikeizan. It is home to the most lucky cats, with around 1,000 of them. It is the birthplace of the lucky cat, which raises its right paw, while the beckoning cat raises its left paw. If you wish to make a wish come true, you can take a lucky cat home first and return it once your wish is fulfilled. Transportation: Take the Tokyu Setagaya Line and get off at "Miyanosaka Station," then walk about 8 minutes to reach "Gotokuji Temple."