Tokyo Gotokuji Lucky Cat Temple & Harajuku Cat Cafe Tour

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Tokyo, Japan

2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Meow~, Welcome to family-friendly Cat tour in Tokyo!
This is the "purr-fect" and "Meow-velous" Cat-themed adventure for all the cat lovers!

It includes a visit to Gotokuji Cat Temple, the famous “Lucky Cat Temple” with a thousand lucky cats, and a relaxing visit to a lovely cat café in Harajuku. You’ll also explore charming "cat-themed shops" and a "cat-themed sweets" store along a local shopping street near the temple.

Our tour is perfect for families with children aged 3 and up, couples, friends, and cat lovers of all kinds.

It’s a Purr-fectly fun and feline-filled adventure!

Highlights:
・Visit the famous Gotokuji Lucky Cat Temple with a thousand lucky cats
・Learn the story behind lucky cats with your guide
・Relax at a clean and popular cat café
・Enjoy cat-themed shops and cat sweets in a local Tokyo street

What's Included

Admission to Cat cafe for 30 minutes stay with Free drink bar
Train fare
Guided tour of cat-themed attractions

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

*Meet at the front entrance on the 1st floor of the building with “Cat Cafe MOCHA Harajuku”. *The guide will wait with your group name board and cat tour board.

End point
Gotokuji Station

Tour end up at Gotokuji Sta. (Lucky cat temple Sta.)

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Cat Cafe Mocha Harajuku

    Relax with lovely cats at a “cat café” in Harajuku, where you can spend time with around 20 adorable cats in a clean and beautiful space.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Gotokuji Temple

    Visit Gotokuji Temple, Tokyo’s famous “Lucky Cat Temple,” home to thousands of lucky cat figures. Explore the peaceful temple grounds while your guide shares the history of Gotokuji and the story behind Japan’s maneki-neko (lucky cat) tradition. Hear the local legend of the beckoning cat and discover why Gotokuji became closely associated with good luck and the maneki-neko culture that is now famous around the world.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Stroll along Gotokuji Shopping Street, located between Gotokuji Station—known locally as “Cat Town”—and Gotokuji Temple. Many shops display maneki-neko (lucky cats), and your guide will introduce recommended cat-themed stores along the way. Browse unique cat goods and discover adorable cat-shaped sweets while experiencing a quieter, local side of Tokyo.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Gotokuji Station

    In front of Gotokuji Station, you can find a statue of Tama, a cat believed to be the model for the famous “lucky cat,” as well as a free cat-themed stamp. The tour ends at Gotokuji Station.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Guests must be at least 3 years old due to the age restrictions of the cat café.
  • The total duration includes walking time and train travel time.
  • There may be other participants.
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Tags

Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Rail Tours
Shopping Tours
Walking Tours
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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