Discover Gotokuji’s lucky cats on a private tour. Explore historic temples, savor local cuisine, and stroll through charming shopping districts.
Discover Gotokuji’s lucky cats on a private tour. Explore historic temples, savor local cuisine, and stroll through charming shopping districts.
- Shoin Shrine - 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.
- Shōin Shrine Avenue Shōei-kai Shopping Street Promotion Union - Shoin Shrine Street shopping district: A shopping district with…
- Shoin Shrine - 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.
- Shōin Shrine Avenue Shōei-kai Shopping Street Promotion Union - 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.
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Site of Setagaya Daikan’s Residence - 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! - Setagaya Local History Museum - 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.
- Gotokuji Temple - 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!
- Private Tour
- Necessary expenses for the tour guide
- Tour Guide
- Private Tour
- Necessary expenses for the tour guide
- Tour Guide
- Estimated Costs of the Tour: 380 JPY per Person
- Breakdown: Transportation: 380 JPY, Admission Fees: 0 JPY, Meal costs: 0 JPY per Person
- Optional Experience Costs: 0 JPY per Person
- Estimated Costs of the Tour: 380 JPY per Person
- Breakdown: Transportation: 380 JPY, Admission Fees: 0 JPY, Meal costs: 0 JPY per Person
- Optional Experience Costs: 0 JPY per Person
Setagaya is a quiet residential area just 3 minutes by tram from central Tokyo. Recently, it has become a popular tourist destination on social media for its photogenic spots.
Gotokuji is home to numerous Manekineko figurines, which are quite rare in Japan. We will guide you through Gotokuji Temple and other cultural sites tied to its history. Manekineko…
Setagaya is a quiet residential area just 3 minutes by tram from central Tokyo. Recently, it has become a popular tourist destination on social media for its photogenic spots.
Gotokuji is home to numerous Manekineko figurines, which are quite rare in Japan. We will guide you through Gotokuji Temple and other cultural sites tied to its history. Manekineko figurines are traditional symbols believed to bring happiness and luck. If you’re fortunate, you might even spot real cats at the temple! Besides the temple, you can also explore other historical sites and savor local cuisines. Enjoy the charming atmosphere as you stroll through the shopping district cherished by locals.
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.