Tokyo: Gotokuji Lucky Cat Temple, Shinjuku Cat Cafe, 3D Giant Cat

4.9
(12 reviews)

2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Meow~, Welcome to "Catastic" tour in Tokyo!
This is the purr-fect “Cat-themed” journey for all cat lovers!

Our "Cat" tour, featuring popular Cat-themed spot in Tokyo, is perfect not only for Cat Lovers but also for regular tourists.

It includes a visit to “Gotokuji Cat Temple” the famous "Lucky Cat Temple" with a ten-thousand lucky cats, the Instafamous “Giant 3D Cat” in Shinjuku, Japan’s largest "Cat cafe,” plus charming Cat-themed shops and lovely Cat-themed sweets shop.

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

・Exploring the "Cat lover highlights" of Tokyo.
・Enjoy a "Cat temple" with ten thousand lucky cats,
learn about the history of the lucky cats and the temples with the guide's explanation.
・Be amazed by the super popular “3D Cat” with the short story on the Billboard.
・Play with lovely cats at the largest "Cat cafe" in Japan with enjoying famous "Cat's breakfast time."

Our tour is perfect for families, friends, Cat lovers, and those who enjoy unique experiences!

What's Included

Admission to cat cafe for 30min stay with free drink bar
Guided tour of cat-themed attractions
Train fear: Shinjuku Sta.→ Gotokuji Cat temple Sta. (will be ¥200-JPY by your Suica or PASMO card.)
Personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

*Our assembly point, JR Shinjuku "East Exit Station Square" is right in front of Shinjuku Giant 3D cat screen. *The guide will wait with your group name board and cat tour board.

End point

Tour end up at Gotokuji station.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    It's the Instafamous "Giant 3D cat" in Shinjuku. The 3D giant cat at the east entrance of Shinjuku Station became popular on Instagram and is now known as the "Cat of Shinjuku East Exit." The area around the east entrance of Shinjuku Station is a bustling shopping district where people gather, and the cat has become a friendly and familiar presence for both locals and tourists. Additionally, this 3D cat appears every 15 minutes, showcasing a short story for visitors to enjoy.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Enjoy your time playing with the lovely cats at Japan's "largest" cat cafe. It's the largest and clean cat café lounge in Japan, where approximately 30 cats will warmly welcome you. Every morning at 10:30AM, we can observe a very charming breakfast feeding time, as the cats all eat together just as shown in the product image.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    The Gotokuji Shopping Street is a shopping street located between Gotokuji Station, known as "Cat Town," and Gotokuji Temple. Many of the shops display Maneki-neko (beckoning cats), and we can enjoy cat-themed item store as well as sweets modeled cats.

    40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    A famous cat temple with a thousand lucky cats. Learn about the history of the Maneki-neko (lucky cat) with tour guide's explanation. Gotokuji is a Buddhist temple, and is widely recognized as the birthplace of the Maneki-neko (beckoning cat). According to legend, the temple’s cat raised its paw to gesture toward a passing samurai, which led to the samurai's good fortune and the temple’s prosperity. As a result, Gotokuji is home to many Maneki-neko statues, which are believed to bring good luck and fortune.

    40 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
  • The cat cafe shown in the product image does NOT accept children under "13years old" unfortunately..
  • We do not recommend participation for those with cat allergies.
  • The total duration includes walking time and train travel time.
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