Year-round · Maneki-neko and temple precinct
The temple is attractive in every season; respectful behaviour is required.
Tourism source ↗A Setagaya Buddhist temple widely associated with the maneki-neko lucky cat, with rows of small white cat figures and a calm wooded precinct.
Best time to visit: Nov–Dec – Temple autumn colour
💡 Check the official place page and current seasonal conditions before travel.
Maneki-neko figures at Gotokuji TempleReference photo · selected conditions are not photographed yet
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Parking
Nearby public parking (OpenStreetMap)
NEARBY
· 1 min walk
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Community-mapped nearby parking. Capacity, fees, hours and vehicle limits are not verified; check signs on arrival.
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Directions to Gotokuji Temple
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A DIFFERENT JAPAN, EVERY MONTH
When to see this place
Typical viewing windows. Weather and bloom dates vary each year; these are not live forecasts.
Suitability
Stroller: Accessible
Nursing room: Not verified
Noise level: quiet
Kids: This is an active religious site; keep voices low and do not touch or rearrange offerings.
Rules
Fire: no fire
Drones: banned
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Sources, photo credits and verification
Place information: Official tourism source · Reviewed 2026-09-27