The only downside to arriving so early at Gotokuji was I missed out on the cafe with the Maneki-Neko treats being sold by about 2 hours before opening. Setagaya really is such a nice section of Tokyo. #GotokujiTemple #ManekiNeko #BeckoningCat #SetagayaCity #TokyoJapan #Tourist #Travel #Photography

Seeing the Maneki-Neko tucked away up above the fortunes made me smile. Also have an obligatory Gotokuji Selfie ;P #GotokujiTemple #ManekiNeko #TokyoJapan #SetagayaCity #Tourist #Travel #Photography #Selfie #BeckoningCat

Even the vending machine's at Gotokuji have the Maneki-Neko. I just love that <3. #GotokujiTemple #ManekiNeko #VendingMachine #Nature #Travel #Flowers #Tourist #Photography #Wisteria #SetagayaCity #TokyoJapan

I arrived too early to get a Maneki Neko, so I kept taking a stroll around the temple grounds. Thankfully I stayed long enough to buy one! I feared it was closed because of Golden week, nah I was just super early is all lol!
#GotokujiTemple #SetagayaCity #TokyoJapan #Travel #Photography #Tourist

It really is worth it to visit these places early on. It's nice to take pictures :). I'd definitely come here if I was beckoned by a cat. Kind of is why I went any haha!
#GotokujiTemple #SetagayaCity #TokyoJapan #ManekiNeko #Tourist #Travel #Photography

This sweet kitty is named Tama, he peacefully greets visitors :). Everyone who saw him, stopped to pet, and take pictures of him. He sat there getting love. Good for him.
#Tama #ManekiNeko #GotokujiTemple #SetagayaCity #Flowers #TokyoJapan #Photography #Travel #Tourist

I loved looking around, and finding where people had placed their Maneki-Neko. It's really nice to see. I hope those that left for wishes get their wishes. Mine will be returned once fullfilled :)
#Maneki-Neko #SetagayaCity #GotokujiTemple #TokyoJapan #Travel #Photography #Tourist #BeckoningCat

All of the Maneki Neko were so fun to finally see! I did grab my own, however I took it home with me :). Some day I may return it.
#ManekiNeko #BeckoningCat #GotokujiTemple #SetagayaCity #TokyoJapan #Tourist #Travel #photography

Gotokuji is beautiful. Remember when you visit these places, it's important to respect them. Don't treat it like a theme park, or something else that it's not. #GotokujiTemple #TokyoJapan #SetagayaCity #Tourist #Travel #photography #ManekiNeko

I like to think that someone gave the statue pinecones as offerings, did they? Probably not, but in my headcannon that's what happened. Anyway I showed up just as they opened, so it was pretty empty : ) #GotokujiTemple #SetagayaCity #TokyoJapan #Travel #Photography #Tourist #ManekiNeko

Years ago my mom was stationed in Japan, a boyfriend of hers and her went to Gotokuji Temple. I asked if she went when I came back, and she did. It was cool to share that with her! #GotokujiTemple #SetagayaCity #TokyoJapan #Travel #Photography #Tourist #ManekiNeko

Some more of Setagaya city, and some of Gotokuji Temple, famous for the Maneki-Neko <3 #ManekiNeko #SetagayaCity #TokyoJapan #Travel #Tourist #Photography #GotokujiTemple

I went to Gotokuji temple! These are just shots of the area leading to the lovely temple <3. It made me happy to be greeted by the Maneki-Neko at the station. I wasn't lucky enough for the at train sadly. #ManekiNeko #SetagayaCity #TokyoJapan #Tourist #Travel #Photography

"The King's Home."
11-1-23
Toho Studios
株式会社東宝映画
Setagaya City, Tokyo, Japan

#Godzilla #Gojira #ゴジラ #KingOfTheMonsters #Kaiju #TOHOstudios #TOHOcoLtd #tohoシネマズ #SetagayaCity #Tokyo #Japan #Nikon #NikonD850 #MyPhotography