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Private Tour - Thousands of lucky cats! Go by tram, Gotokuji Tour

Setagaya is a quiet residential area 3min by a tram from central Tokyo. You may know that the Setagaya area is now getting a popular tourist destination on SNS as a photogenic spot. Gotokuji has many dedicated Manekineko figurines which are rare in Japan. We will take you around the Gotokuji templ

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What To Expect

1

Stop 1

⏱ 25 min

Shoin Shrine: A shrine dedicated to Shoin Yoshida who was an educator and philosopher in the 19th century. There are stone lanterns and a stage for playing music to the gods. Feel the holy atmosphere.

2

Stop 2

⏱ 30 min

Shoin Shrine Street shopping district: A shopping district with long-established shops and some with interesting items - full of shops you want to drop-in and visit.

3

Stop 3

⏱ 20 min

Setagaya Daikanyashiki: A Japanese traditional mansion of a clan who ruled the area in the Edo era (1700~1900 AD). You will feel as if you've gone back in time and are visiting a Japanese person's home because the place has been kept as an upper-class residence!

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Stop 4

⏱ 20 min

Setagaya Local History Museum: Let's learn Setagaya's history at the museum located next to Setagaya Daikanyashiki. You can learn about literature and paintings from the Edo era, as well as the history of the 500 year old market.

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Stop 5

⏱ 30 min

Gotokuji temple: Do you know about manekineko (beckoning cat) which is a cat figurine thought to bring good luck and success in business? Gotokuji is the Zen sect temple with a history of 600 years and is said to be the originator of manekineko. In the temple, you will find many manekineko which are dedicated by people whose dreams came true. You may be able to get some luck!

What to Bring

  • •Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • •Public transportation options are available nearby
  • •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • •All transportation costs, entrance fees, food and drink costs, etc. incurred at the visited spots, will be borne by the customer.
  • •Tour finishing spot is different from starting spot. Please let your tour guide know if you would like to change the finishing spot.
  • •Please understand that tour spots might be changed to alternative spots in case of temporary closure.
  • •Some of the spots we will visit on the day do not accept credit cards. Please remember to bring cash.
  • •Lunch is not included in this tour.
  • •If the weather is bad on the day, there is a possibility that the means of transportation, destinations, and routes may be changed.

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