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Most people familiar with Japanese culture will have seen their fair share of maneki-neko, or beckoning cats, but the collection of these ornaments to be found at the Gotokuji Temple in Tokyo is truly impressive no matter how much time you've spent in the country.
According to legend, this Buddhist temple was the birthplace of the famous good luck charm, and hundreds of them are on display throughout the temple, the grounds, and even the streets leading to the temple. The temple is open every day between 6:00am and 6:00pm, and there is no charge for admission.
2-24-7 Gotokuji, Setagaya 154-0021, Tokyo Prefecture, Phone: +8-13-34-26-14-37
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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