Gotokuji in Setagaya says it’s where the maneki-neko began, and its rows of white beckoning cats run into the thousands. Ride the little Setagaya Line tram to Miyanosaka to get there, then paint your own cat at a workshop or carry on to the 3D billboard cat in Shinjuku.
Visit Shinjuku’s giant 3D cat, a cat café and Gotokuji’s thousands of lucky-cat statues on this guided Tokyo half-day tour.
Most Popular★ 5.0“It was a meow-tastic day! Great experience, the tour guides were very friendly. Highly recommended tour!”
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77 reviews2.5 hoursFrom $41.99
Experience Tokyo’s feline charm with a guided tour visiting Gotokuji Cat Temple, Shinjuku’s giant 3D cat, and Japan’s largest cat cafe for a purr-fect day.
★ 4.9“Fantastic!!!!! Hiro was our guide and he was wonderful! Make sure you take cash and coins with you so you can use them at the temple!”
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38 reviews2.5 hoursFrom $56by Tokyo Meows
Stroll through Gotokuji's enchanting neighborhood, home to a temple filled with thousands of adorable maneki-neko figurines, on this private tram tour promising a tranquil escape.
★ 5.0“Really fun and interesting tour outside of the typical Tokyo neighborhoods. We missed one of our stops due to the holiday (local museum) - that was a bummer and unfortunate that our guide wasn’t told prior to the trip so we walked there only for…”
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16 reviewsFrom $68.64
Kitty-loving tourists in Tokyo can't miss the Gotokuji Cat Temple, Shinjuku Cat Cafe, and 3D Cat Tour, a unique cultural experience that promises feline-filled fun.
★ 5.0“Great day with cats. Cat cafe wonderful. Miyuki was such a fun and informative tour guide. She was so responsive to my needs. Highly recommend to any cat lover”
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15 reviewsFrom $70.00by Tokyo Meows
Pair Tokyo’s lucky-cat temple with a Harajuku cat café on a guided half-day outing, with cultural context, local tips and a family-friendly pace.
★ 5.0“super duper fun little tour! the tour guide was super kind because originally we were super late :( but either way I had a lot of fun!”
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15 reviewsFrom $49.95
Discover the enchanting world of Lucky Cats in Suburban Tokyo! Join our exciting Gotokuji Walking Tour and unlock the secrets of these charming feline figures.
★ 5.0“Emiko was a phenomenal tour guide! She was so knowledgeable, fun and considerate. We had such a great time, would highly recommend and were especially grateful for her help navigating the area. Very happy with the experience!”
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6 reviewsFrom $84.70by Trip Designer Inc.
Explore the charming world of beckoning cats at Tokyo’s historic temple on this walking tour. Learn their significance, enjoy sweet treats, and discover Japanese culture.
★ 4.9“Fantastic! Awesome Tour Guide! Very interesting.”
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5 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $47by gotchaCorporation
Discover Tokyo’s cutest spots on this family-friendly tour featuring Gotokuji Lucky Cat Temple, Harajuku Cat Café, charming shops, and Instagram-worthy sweets.
★ 5.0“Had an absolute blast with our tour leader Hiro. It turned out just to be me and my little 4 year old. Hiro was so patient with a 4 year old who wanted to tell him everything about her journey so far. We visited the…”
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3 reviews2.5 hoursFrom $53by Tokyo Meows
Tokyo rewards a plan: a sumo morning, a ramen night, a day out to Fuji. These are the lists I'd work from.