Houde Temple - a treasure trove full of blessings!
[Hautokuji Temple] is located in Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan. The temple has a "Fu Fu Hall", which enshrines a large number of white lucky cat statues🐱. Visitors can purchase lucky cat statues of different sizes here, which are said to bring good luck and wealth.
Location: 24-7, 2-chome, Hautokuji Temple, Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan
🕘【Opening Hours】: 6:00 - 18:00 (Office 9:00 - 16:30)
Note ❗️ The office closes before 16 pm, friends who want to make a wish should pay attention to the time oh;
If you want to purchase peripherals, it is recommended to visit in the morning, as the office will be closed from 12-13 noon, and many items may be sold out if you go again in the afternoon.
💴【Ticket Price】: Free
🏛️ [Attractions Introduction]:
“Hautokuji Temple” is arguably one of the cutest temples in Tokyo, with thousands of lucky cats of all sizes gathered here, which really makes people so cute that their pupils turn into love shapes. This spectacular sight is very rare in all of Japan and even the world. You can also ask for a lucky cat of your own here. Each lucky cat is hand-drawn, with slightly different expressions and looks.
The white kitten with its right hand raised and no small gold coins enshrined at Hau Tak Temple symbolizes good fortune and good luck. In the worship hall next to the Lucky Hall, thousands of lucky cats are densely arranged. The lucky cats of different sizes are the most exciting part!! ️ Instantly surrounded by a strong prayer atmosphere, it is really super cute and makes people feel healing. This is the place that attracts the most tourists, we all want to take pictures with the lucky cat, so taking pictures may need to spend a lot of time oh, want to take pictures of unmanned scenes need to wait patiently.
In addition, you can purchase lucky cats of different sizes at the agency according to your expectations, with a total of 7 sizes available from mini to real cat sizes, with prices ranging from 500 to 7,000 yen. It is said that after the wish is realized, return the lucky cat, and get more favors oh.
The courtyard inside the temple of Haode Temple is simple and quiet. The scenery is very beautiful, and the scenery is different throughout the year. If you go now, you can see the full garden of cherry blossoms🌸. Under the slightly hot afternoon sunshine, the shadows are projected on the wooden frame and reflected on the chubby lucky cat.
Interestingly, many of the public facilities in the temple, such as wash basins, signs, etc., are full of rich lucky cat elements, contrasting and cute!
The temple courtyard also houses the Jizang Hall and the bell tower, and in autumn the surroundings are surrounded by ginkgo trees, the bright yellow color makes the scenery even more charming. The wooden hall enshrines the statue of Jizang Bodhisattva Buddha. Seeing the old man worshiping devoutly, the purity of Buddhism always makes people feel calm.
After walking around the temple, you can also go to the nearby shopping street, there is a shop that makes cat-shaped desserts, the shop's abalone-shaped cat desserts are super cute, milk taste is very good oh, highly recommended!
The kitten tram here is one of the only two remaining road trams in Tokyo. It is so cute that the handrails and floors are all kitten elements.
🚌【Transportation Guide】:
✅ Take the "Super Cute Kitten Tram" to Hautokuji Temple is a special way, from [Sanhin Chaya Station] take the Tokyu Electric Railway Setagaya Line, to [Miyanosaka] get off and walk for about 5 minutes.
✅ Take the JR line to [Shinjuku Station], then transfer to the Odakyu Line to [Hautokuji Station].
✅ Charter tour: point-to-point pick-up, flexible and free, comfortable and convenient, save time.
🧡【Tips】:
✅ If you are preparing to purchase a lucky cat, remember to bring cash;
✅ When traveling by tram in summer, remember to apply sunscreen and carry a parasol.