#gotokuji

[tokyostreetphoto]

Magazine Stand, Gotokuji 豪徳寺

#日本 #東京 #豪徳寺 #japan #tokyo #gotokuji #photography #photo #city #retro-tokyo #urban #metropolis #Nikon Z9

[3xkj]

Gotokuji Temple in Tokyo ❤️

#gotokuji #cats of tumblr #japan trip #buddha #buddhist #buddhism #tokyo #neko #cute cats #filmphotooftheday #filmisawesome #filmisalive #filmisnotdead #love #canon photography

[myjapan-me]

Gotokuji, Setagaya, Tokyo

#Gotokuji #Setagaya #Tokyo #japan

[mzksai]

Well… cats. Cats big and small. Cats that bring good luck. Cats that live in Gotokuji Temple. According to legend, in the early 17th century, a feudal lord caught in a severe thunderstorm was brought to the safety of the temple by a cat living there. She raised her paw up and the lord interpreted this as an inviting gesture. Grateful to the cat, he made generous donations to the temple, and even designated the cemetery near the temple as a cemetery for his family. The temple was later renamed Gotokuji after the Buddhist name of this lord, and a cat with a raised paw came to be considered a symbol of good luck. Since then, believers have brought figurines of Maneki-neko cats to this place. The moment you step through the elaborate wooden gates of the temple, a sense of serenity envelops you. The air is filled with the delicate aroma of incense, and the gentle rustling of leaves accompanies your every step.

#japan #my photo #japanese #nature #cozy #original photographers #cute #cat #manekineko #gotokuji #tokyo #setagaya #豪徳寺 #小田急線 #temple #cats #kitty #kitties #tokyo destinations #japan travel #travel #japan life #life blogging #daily life #daily #diary #personal #original photography on tumblr #original photo #original

[asiaphotostudio]

Tokyo, 1990 Yamashita Station, Tokyo, Japan 日本 東京 東急電鉄世田谷線 山下駅 Photography by Michitaka Kurata

#japan #tokyo #tokyu corporation #setagaya line #yamashita station #gotokuji #photography #photographers on tumblr #black and white photo #b&w #blackandwhite #35mm film #fujifilm #nikon #1990 #日本 #東京 #東急電鉄 #世田谷線 #山下駅 #豪徳寺 #富士フィルム #スナップ写真 #白黒写真 #白黒フィルム #モノクロフィルム #モノクロネガフィルム

[heartshinebeauty]

Happy Maneki Neko Day!

Last January I went to 豪徳寺 Gotokuji Temple in Setagaya ward, Tokyo. 

It’s know as the birth place of Maneki Neko. 

The most popular story about the origin of the cat takes place at the site of the Gotokuji temple in the 17th century when a  monk is said to have lived on the site with his pet cat.

A samurai lord named Ii Naotaka is said to have been traveling in the region during a rain storm when he took shelter under a large tree near the temple, only to witness the cat waving to him with one paw from inside.

Curiouser and curiouser, he got closer to investigate the strange cat, when the tree behind him was suddenly completely destroyed by a bolt of lightning. Grateful to the cat for seemingly saving his life, the lord became a patron of the temple and rebuilt the crumbling structure in honor of the lucky feline. 

#maneki neko #setagaya #tokyo #japan #japan travel #japan life #gotokuji #gotokuji temple #lucky cat

[am2cdesign]

Taking the Lucky Cat Train to go to the Gotokuji Temple

#gotokuji #Kofuku-no-Manekineko Densha #tokyo #kawaii #lucky cat #3d #3d render #3db #blender #artists on tumblr #dgital art

[dear-science]

Saturday mornings circa 2018 🥲

ph. @eau_i3, _hioni_, smallworldfilm

#setagaya #tokyo #film #35mm #japan #photography #film photography #gotokuji #instagram #leica #kodak portra 160 #gotokuji temple

[farmstayjapan]

Many people who repeatedly visits Tokyo will go to Gotokuji Temple / 豪徳寺 in the Setagaya Ward. Even if you do not remember the name of the temple itself, you probably remember photographs pf numerous beckoning cats. (I have added that photo too.) Next time you go check out the 3 story pagoda on the grounds with carvings of the 12 Chinese astrology animal signs and cats. See how many cats you will be able to find! #Gotokuji #beckoningcats #Tokyo #Setagaya #luckycats #japantemples https://www.instagram.com/p/ClCuLEfS_PE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#gotokuji #beckoningcats #tokyo #setagaya #luckycats #japantemples

[ariaalways]

Hello from Tokyo! Today we went to Gotokuji, the cat temple, and even found a few Sakura along the streets

#Japan 2023 #me #Tokyo #Japan #Asia #Gotokuji #places #buildings #pretty #cats #animals #sakura #cherry blossoms #flowers #Hoshi de no Senso

[tokyostreetphoto]

Peach & Rust, Gotokuji 豪徳寺

#日本 #東京 #豪徳寺 #japan #tokyo #gotokuji #photography #photo #city #graffiti #urban skin #urban #metropolis #Nikon Z9

[momokigirl]

One Beautiful afternoon in Tokyo.

I went to gotokuji temple which known as thousands of lucky cats the other day.

Watching people smiling when they saw the cats , so I wanted to deliver the same feeling to you guys.

Have a good day.

#japan #tokyo #gotokuji #film photography

[myjapan-me]

Gotokuji, Setagaya, Tokyo

#Gotokuji #Setagaya #Tokyo #japan

[fromtraveldiaries]

#Commute #Trains #japan #japan travel #japan train #lighting #notes #Lady #glass #sun #blur #Gotokuji

[asiaphotostudio]

Tokyo, 1990 Gotokuji Station, Tokyo, Japan 日本 東京 小田急線 豪徳寺駅 Photography by Michitaka Kurata

#japan #tokyo #odakyu #odakyu line #odakyu train #gotokuji #gotokuji station #photography #photographers on tumblr #black and white photo #b&w #blackandwhite #35mm film #fujifilm #nikon #1990 #日本 #東京 #小田急 #小田急線 #小田急電鉄 #豪徳寺 #豪徳寺駅 #富士フィルム #スナップ写真 #白黒写真 #白黒フィルム #モノクロフィルム #モノクロネガフィルム

[dreamy-jun]

In Tokyo, there's a special place called Gotokuji Temple. It's like a magical home for the first-ever lucky cat, called the maneki-neko. This cute cat statue is famous for bringing good luck! People love visiting this temple to see where the lucky cat was born and to feel happy vibes. It's like a kitty party for good fortune! 

#japan #photography #tokyo #gotokuji #temple #gotokuji temple #manekineko