Gōtoku-ji, Buddhist temple in Setagaya, Japan.
Gotoku-ji temple features numerous buildings including a three-story pagoda decorated with zodiac animals and traditional Japanese garden arrangements.
Founded in 1480 by Kira Masatada, lord of Setagaya Castle, the temple shifted from Rinzai Zen Buddhist traditions to Soto Zen Buddhist practices.
The temple holds significance as the birthplace of Maneki-neko, with hundreds of white porcelain beckoning cat figurines displayed throughout the grounds.
Located 5 minutes from Miyanosaka Station on the Tokyu Setagaya Line, the temple welcomes visitors daily from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
During the Edo period, a cat saved Lord Ii Naotaka from a thunderstorm, leading him to make Gotoku-ji the family temple of the Ii clan.
Location: Gōtokuji
Inception: 1480
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Fee: No
Address: 東京都世田谷区豪徳寺2-24-7
Opening Hours: March 15-September 15 Monday-Sunday 06:00-18:00; September 15-March 15 Monday-Sunday 06:00-17:00
Phone: +81334261437
Website: https://gotokuji.jp/en
GPS coordinates: 35.64877,139.64742
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:15
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