{"id":14099,"date":"2020-11-13T10:24:20","date_gmt":"2020-11-13T09:24:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog?p=14099"},"modified":"2020-11-13T10:39:15","modified_gmt":"2020-11-13T09:39:15","slug":"gotokuji-temple-tokyo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/gotokuji-temple-tokyo","title":{"rendered":"Gotokuji Temple: Birthplace of Maneki-neko"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Gotokuji temple (\u8b77\u56fd\u5bfa in kanji) is well known across Japan as <strong>the supposed origin of Maneki-neko, the \u201cbeckoning cat\u201d<\/strong> figurine which is said to bring good fortune and success to its owner if kept in their bedroom or place of study.<\/p>\n<p>Many people across the world mistakenly believe that this good luck talisman is Chinese in origin due to its popularity among Chinese and Vietnamese communities. However, <strong>the birthplace of Maneki-neko is undoubtedly in Japan<\/strong>, and one of the most popular legends links it directly to Gotojuki.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>For this reason, you\u2019ll encounter <strong>thousands of beckoning cats<\/strong> during a visit to Gotojuki, more than at any other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/best-temples-in-japan\">temple in Japan<\/a>. The figurines are made using a variety of materials, including wood, stone, metal, and porcelain, and come in a variety of colors, although the traditional white variation remains the most popular.<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_white no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#The_history_of_Gotokuji_temple\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> The history of Gotokuji temple<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Where_is_Gotokuji_Temple_and_how_to_get_there\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> Where is Gotokuji Temple and how to get there<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#The_story_behind_Gotokujis_waving_cat\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> The story behind Gotokuji\u2019s waving cat<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Gotokujis_Maneki-neko_shop\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> Gotokuji\u2019s Maneki-neko shop<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Opening_hours_and_entrance_fee\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">5<\/span> Opening hours and entrance fee<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"The_history_of_Gotokuji_temple\">The history of Gotokuji temple<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although not as old as Tokyo\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/sensoji-temple-tokyo\">Sensoji Temple<\/a>,<strong> the history of Gotokuji temple dates back to 1680-81<\/strong>, when it was erected by the fifth sh\u014dgun, Tokugawa Tsunayoshi, in honor of his mother.<\/p>\n<p>While many of Tokyo\u2019s temples, including Sensoji, were largely destroyed during World War II and had to be later rebuilt, Gotokuji\u2019s impressive <strong>3-story wooden pagoda<\/strong> survived the American air raids intact.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14105\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14105\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-14105 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gotokuji-temple-tokyo.jpg\" alt=\"Gotokuji temple\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gotokuji-temple-tokyo.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gotokuji-temple-tokyo-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gotokuji-temple-tokyo-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14105\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gotokuji temple, Tokyo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There is also a <strong>historic cemetery on the temple grounds<\/strong> where many famous Japanese figures are buried, including the karate master \u014cyama Masutatsu and several previous Prime Ministers, as well as a vast maple grove perfect for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/japan-autumn-leaves-forecast\">fall foliage viewing in Japan<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>However, it\u2019s in the small temple in front of the main pagoda, just past the antique bell tower and imposing incense burner in the shape of a large lion, that you\u2019ll find shelves stacked full of thousands of <strong>Gotojuki\u2019s most famous attraction, the Maneki-neko<\/strong> figurines.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Where_is_Gotokuji_Temple_and_how_to_get_there\">Where is Gotokuji Temple and how to get there<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Gotokuji Temple is located in the <strong>Bunky\u014d special ward of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/cities\/tokyo-travel-guide\">Tokyo<\/a><\/strong>, not too close to the main city attractions.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>easiest way to get there is using the Odakyu line<\/strong> (not covered by JR Pass) to Gotokuji station, which is only a 10-minute walk from the temple.<\/p>\n<p>You can take the Odakyu line from <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/shinjuku-station\">Shinjuku Station<\/a><\/strong>, easily accessible with your JR Pass in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/yamanote-line\">Yamanote line<\/a>, from there is a 15-minute train ride to <strong>Gotokuji Station<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Alternatively<\/strong>, you can take the Tokyu Setagaya Line to Miyanosaka Station, which is only a 5-minute walk from Gotokuji.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" tabindex=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m28!1m12!1m3!1d21805.18461808167!2d139.66644425862927!3d35.66813463391966!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!4m13!3e3!4m5!1s0x60188cd0d6b1ba1f%3A0x1c32a1f1ecacfdd5!2sShinjuku%20Station%2C%203%20Chome-38-1%20Shinjuku%2C%20Shinjuku%20City%2C%20Tokyo%20160-0022%2C%20Japan!3m2!1d35.6896067!2d139.7005713!4m5!1s0x6018f39f99015555%3A0x6b0e9ad51be4cac!2sG%C5%8Dtokuji%20Temple%2C%202%20Chome-24-7%20Gotokuji%2C%20Setagaya%20City%2C%20Tokyo%20154-0021%2C%20Japan!3m2!1d35.6488124!2d139.647481!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1605255863566!5m2!1sen!2sus\" 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However, <strong>its waving paw is actually meant to be beckoning people<\/strong> towards the figurine.<\/p>\n<p>The most popular legend about <strong>the origin of the figurine<\/strong> takes place at the site of the Gotokuji temple in the 17th century when a poor monk is said to have lived on the site with his pet cat.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A samurai lord is said to have been traveling in the region<\/strong> during a large storm when he took shelter under a large tree near the temple, <strong>only to witness the cat waving<\/strong> to him with one paw from inside.<\/p>\n<p>Curious, he got closer to investigate the strange cat, when the tree behind him was suddenly completely destroyed by a bolt of lightning. <strong>Grateful to the cat for seemingly saving his life<\/strong>, the lord became a patron of the temple and rebuilt the crumbling structure in honor of the lucky feline.<\/p>\n<p>Nowadays, <strong>visitors to the temple offer representations of this cat<\/strong> to a god or Buddha in an act of <em>hono<\/em> or \u2018offering\u2019, as this is believed to make wishes come true and bring good fortune to those who leave a Maneki Neko behind.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Gotokujis_Maneki-neko_shop\">Gotokuji\u2019s Maneki-neko shop<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you visit Gotokuji and wish to leave a Maneki-neko behind but didn\u2019t bring one along, you don\u2019t need to miss out: there is a <strong>small souvenir shop on the temple grounds<\/strong> selling a whole range of the figurines.<\/p>\n<p>You can <strong>expect to pay around 300 yen for the smallest cat figurine<\/strong> in the store, while the largest, a life-size statue, will set you back around 5000 yen. However, you don\u2019t need to splash out too much to buy a Maneki-neko, as the size of the figure does not influence the amount of luck it brings you!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14115 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/maneki-neko-temple-shop-1.jpg\" alt=\"Maneki-neko temple shop\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/maneki-neko-temple-shop-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/maneki-neko-temple-shop-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/maneki-neko-temple-shop-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The store also offers a number of <strong>other good-luck charms<\/strong> that can bring specific blessings, such as warding off evil, encouraging romance, or the accumulation of wealth.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Ema<\/em> zodiac boards with pictures of the Maneki-Neko<\/strong> are also on sale, and many visitors choose to purchase one to hang in the shrine instead of buying a figurine.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re in the mood to commemorate your visit to Gotokuji with something sweet, there is also a <strong>traditional sweet shop<\/strong> just outside the temple grounds which sells delicious dorayaki pancakes adorned with the image of the beckoning cat.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Opening_hours_and_entrance_fee\">Opening hours and entrance fee<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Gotokuji Temple\u2019s opening hours are from 6 am to 6 pm<\/strong>, Sunday to Saturday. There is no need to pay an entrance fee to access Gotokuji, as the temple is <strong>free of charge<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>As the majority of <em>hono<\/em> offerings take place at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/new-year-in-japan\">Japanese New Year<\/a>, the <strong>best time to visit the temple<\/strong> to see as many Maneki-neko as possible is during either January or February.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gotokuji temple (\u8b77\u56fd\u5bfa in kanji) is well known across Japan as the supposed origin of Maneki-neko, the \u201cbeckoning cat\u201d figurine which is said to bring good fortune and success to its owner if kept in their bedroom or place of study. Many people across the world mistakenly believe that this good luck talisman is Chinese in origin due to its popularity among Chinese and Vietnamese communities. 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