Shrines & Temples · Setagaya
Gotokuji
豪徳寺
Gotokuji is a working temple in Setagaya, known for its white beckoning-cat figurines. Give the trees, roofs and spaces between buildings as much attention as the cats. This independent paper guide is not an official tour or admission ticket.
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Before you go
- Find it
- 2-24-7 Gotokuji, Setagaya City, Tokyo
- Visiting hours
- Grounds 06:00–17:00; office 08:00–15:00Office closes at 15:00. Respect posted access restrictions.
- Admission & costs
- Check current temple notices; offerings and items are separate.
Hours and admission may change. Check the official site before setting out.
Getting there
- MiyanosakaStation exit (unnumbered)Tokyu Setagaya Line5 min walk
A little time. A closer look.
Gotokuji is a working temple in Setagaya, known for its white beckoning-cat figurines. Give the trees, roofs and spaces between buildings as much attention as the cats. This independent paper guide is not an official tour or admission ticket.
Something to notice
After looking at the cats, turn toward a tree or roofline. Notice a repeated shape in each and leave a few lines about the quieter view.
A little consideration
Do not touch, move or mark the cats. Keep worship spaces quiet. Commercial guiding, photography and events on the grounds require advance temple permission.
Cover preview
This preview shows the cover. The full printable guide is available after purchase.
Digital PDF. All eight languages, color and monochrome editions, and future updates included.
Purchases are not available yet. Ten selected Tokyo guides are free to download without signing in.
One purchase includes every Tokyo guide and future additions for the lifetime of the collection.
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Make it a pocket guide.
Choose an edition, print one page, and fold it into a small companion for your day.
Physical print-and-fold testing on A4 and US Letter is still pending.
Print one page
Choose page 1 for color or page 2 for monochrome. Use A4 or US Letter, portrait, and Fit to Page. Print single-sided, with duplex off.
Make two folds
With the printed side facing you, fold the right half behind the left along the vertical guide. Then fold the bottom half behind the top.
Open and explore
Gotokuji is your front cover. Open once for practical details, then fully for context, QR links and your own notes.
Sources & freshness Facts checked: 2026-10-08
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Next review: 2026-11-08