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    Private Tour - Thousands of lucky cats! Go by tram, Gotokuji Tour

    4.9(16 reviews)
    By OTOMO Travel GuideProduct code 85886P65
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    Duration

    3 hours 30 minutes

    Ticket type

    Mobile Only

    Languages

    English

    Confirmation

    Instant

    Pickup

    Pickup details available

    Meeting point

    Meeting point provided

    Time zone

    Asia/Tokyo

    Why Travelers Love This

    4.9 rating from 16 reviews3 hours 30 minutesMobile ticketsPickup details available

    Overview

    Setagaya is a quiet residential area 3min by a tram from central Tokyo. You may know that the Setagaya area is now getting a popular tourist destination on SNS as a photogenic spot. Gotokuji has many dedicated Manekineko figurines which are rare in Japan. We will take you around the Gotokuji temple and other cultural venues related to its history. Manekineko is a traditional figurine that is said to bring happiness so they may bring you luck. If you are lucky enough, you will see the real cats at the temple! Of course, not only the temple but also you can enjoy other historical places and local cuisines. Enjoy the atmosphere and walk through the shopping district loved by the locals.

    What's Included

    Included

    Other

    Private Tour

    Other

    Necessary expenses for the tour guide

    Other

    Tour Guide

    Not included

    Other

    Estimated Costs of the Tour: 380 JPY per Person

    Other

    Breakdown: Transportation: 380 JPY, Admission Fees: 0 JPY, Meal costs: 0 JPY per Person

    Other

    Optional Experience Costs: 0 JPY per Person

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    Denentochi Line Sangen-Jaya, in front of the central exit

    Pickup details

    ・Please contact us using the messaging feature or WhatsApp message : +81 80-7475-5829. ・Please note that we do not answer calls. In case of any difficulties meeting up, kindly call your tour guide directly. ・All transportation costs, entrance fees, food and drink costs, etc. incurred at the visited spots, will be borne by the customer. ・If you do not arrive at the specified starting place after 60 minutes from the agreed meeting time, the tour will be considered canceled.

    Itinerary

    Standard3 hours 30 minutes
    1

    Stop 1

    25 minutes

    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.

    2

    Stop 2

    30 minutes

    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.

    3

    Stop 3

    20 minutes

    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!

    4

    Stop 4

    20 minutes

    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.

    5

    Stop 5

    30 minutes

    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!

    Additional Info

    Stroller Accessible

    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

    Public Transportation Nearby

    Public transportation options are available nearby

    Physical Easy

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Other

    All transportation costs, entrance fees, food and drink costs, etc. incurred at the visited spots, will be borne by the customer.

    Other

    Tour finishing spot is different from starting spot. Please let your tour guide know if you would like to change the finishing spot.

    Other

    Please understand that tour spots might be changed to alternative spots in case of temporary closure.

    Other

    Some of the spots we will visit on the day do not accept credit cards. Please remember to bring cash.

    Other

    Lunch is not included in this tour.

    Other

    If the weather is bad on the day, there is a possibility that the means of transportation, destinations, and routes may be changed.

    Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    Policy type

    Standard

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    Refund eligibility

    100% refundable 1+ days before

    Refund eligibility

    0% refundable 0-1 days before

    Review Summary

    4.9

    16 reviews

    Collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

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