A complete guide to getting around Gotoku-ji Temple in Tokyo: Finding a quiet path to the hometown of the lucky cat

#TokyoTrafficStrategy Hidden in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, Gotokuji Temple is known as the "hometown of the maneki neko." This ancient temple, standing among quiet houses, not only has a profound historical heritage, but is also full of lively beauty because of thousands of maneki neko. Below is a detailed guide on how to get to Gotoku-ji Temple! Direct access via Odakyu Line: It is recommended to take the Odakyu Odawara Line and get off at Gotokuji Station. From Shinjuku Station, it takes about 15 minutes to arrive by ordinary train. The journey is convenient and the train frequency is frequent. After exiting the station, walk along the neat streets for about 8-10 minutes, through the quiet residential area, and you will see the quaint temple gate. Bus auxiliary routes: If you are departing from nearby areas, you can also choose to take the bus. There are many bus routes passing through Gotokuji Station, and the temple is about a 5-minute walk away. After arriving at Gotoku-ji Temple, you can first appreciate the Edo period buildings preserved in the temple and observe the ancient tower with Chinese bracket elements; turning around the main hall, you can encounter a spectacular array of lucky cats - cat statues of various sizes and shapes are neatly arranged, and it is said that each one carries the wish of a wisher. There is also a place selling lucky cats in the temple. You may as well follow the tradition and take one away after making a wish, and then return to the temple to fulfill your wish when your wish comes true. Gotokuji Temple is open from 6:00 to 18:00 daily (the temple office is open from 9:00 to 16:30). The quiet atmosphere away from the crowds is worth a slow stroll!