
Private Tour - Thousands of lucky cats! Go by tram, Gotokuji Tour
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Is Private Tour - Thousands of lucky cats! Go by tram, Gotokuji Tour worth booking?
Private Tour - Thousands of lucky cats! Go by tram, Gotokuji Tour is a 3.5-hour experience in Tokyo, Japan, from $3484 per person. It scores 72 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 16 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 72 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (16)
- Duration
- 3.5 hours
- From
- $3484 per person
Setagaya is a quiet residential area 3min by a tram from central Tokyo. You may know that the Setagaya area is now getting a popular tourist destination on SNS as a photogenic spot. Gotokuji has many dedicated Manekine
What you get
About this experience
Setagaya is a quiet residential area 3min by a tram from central Tokyo. You may know that the Setagaya area is now getting a popular tourist destination on SNS as a photogenic spot. Gotokuji has many dedicated Manekineko figurines which are rare in Japan. We will take you around the Gotokuji temple and other cultural venues related to its history. Manekineko is a traditional figurine that is said to bring happiness so they may bring you luck. If you are lucky enough, you will see the real cats at the temple! Of course, not only the temple but also you can enjoy other historical places and local cuisines. Enjoy the atmosphere and walk through the shopping district loved by the locals.
What's included
Included
- Private Tour
- Necessary expenses for the tour guide
- Tour Guide
Not included
- Estimated Costs of the Tour: 380 JPY per Person
- Breakdown: Transportation: 380 JPY, Admission Fees: 0 JPY, Meal costs: 0 JPY per Person
- Optional Experience Costs: 0 JPY per Person
What you'll see and do
Shoin Shrine
Shoin Shrine: A shrine dedicated to Shoin Yoshida who was an educator and philosopher in the 19th century. There are stone lanterns and a stage for playing music to the gods. Feel the holy atmosphere.
25 minutes here
Shoin Shrine Street shopping district: A shopping district with long-established shops and some with interesting items - full of shops you want to drop-in and visit.
30 minutes here
Setagaya Daikanyashiki: A Japanese traditional mansion of a clan who ruled the area in the Edo era (1700~1900 AD). You will feel as if you've gone back in time and are visiting a Japanese person's home because the place has been kept as an upper-class residence!
20 minutes here
Setagaya Local History Museum
Setagaya Local History Museum: Let's learn Setagaya's history at the museum located next to Setagaya Daikanyashiki. You can learn about literature and paintings from the Edo era, as well as the history of the 500 year old market.
20 minutes here
Gotokuji Temple
Gotokuji temple: Do you know about manekineko (beckoning cat) which is a cat figurine thought to bring good luck and success in business? Gotokuji is the Zen sect temple with a history of 600 years and is said to be the originator of manekineko. In the temple, you will find many manekineko which are dedicated by people whose dreams came true. You may be able to get some luck!
30 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Tokyo
Denentochi Line Sangen-Jaya, in front of the central exit
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- OTOMO Travel Guide
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All transportation costs, entrance fees, food and drink costs, etc. incurred at the visited spots, will be borne by the customer.
- Tour finishing spot is different from starting spot. Please let your tour guide know if you would like to change the finishing spot.
- Please understand that tour spots might be changed to alternative spots in case of temporary closure.
- Some of the spots we will visit on the day do not accept credit cards. Please remember to bring cash.
- Lunch is not included in this tour.
- If the weather is bad on the day, there is a possibility that the means of transportation, destinations, and routes may be changed.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 16 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
10 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
16 verified traveler reviews for Private Tour - Thousands of lucky cats! Go by tram, Gotokuji Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Nice and sweet
Very kind guide. Yoriko speaks English well and is super sweet. We had a bit of a hurry and had to go a bit earlier then we had planed, and she was fully understandable of that. Great trip
via Tripadvisor
Guidet trip
We had a very nice guided tour with Yoriko. She had a lot of knowledge about both modern and ancient Japanese history, and also spoke good English. I highly recommend Yoriko.
via Tripadvisor
Kei cats temple tour
Kei did a great job. He is very friendly and knowledgable. We were very grateful he spoke english well! He is a great tour guide and knows his way around. He was very helpful with us for using transit! Really enjoyed the tour!
via Tripadvisor
Gotukoji temple and the temples around Setagaya .
A tour we were looking forward to as a family and it did not disappoint . It was one of our best tours . Kaori San, our amazing guide made the day for us . She was so friendly and knowledgeable. She took the most amazing photos of us , and was very patient with us as we stopped and took a million pictures :) I would highly recommend picking this tour to see a totally different side to Tokyo away from neon lights and tall buildings :) !!
via Tripadvisor
Maneki neko with Ms. Kaori - Private Tour
It was so nice to get away from the hustle of Tokyo for a couple of hours and go on this tour. Our guide Ms. KAORI was amazing! I loved having the private tour with her as it makes it easier to ask questions and get one on one conversation. We also got to talk about Ohtani lol. We had my 11 year old son with us and it was extremely hot and humid this day but she made sure we were hydrated and had snacks. We got lucky and got to ride the maneki neko train at our Setagaya Line stop. We also had luck at the Daikan Residence and got to go inside the traditional Japanese home. My son said the highlight was when Ms. Kaori made the stop at the Shaved Iced shop. Arigato gozaimasu Ms. Kaori! I would highly recommend.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 3.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Price range
- $3484 to $20900
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 6
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 72
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private Tour - Thousands of lucky cats! Go by tram, Gotokuji Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Tokyo.
How much does Private Tour - Thousands of lucky cats! Go by tram, Gotokuji Tour cost?
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Prices start at $3484 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Tokyo usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Tour - Thousands of lucky cats! Go by tram, Gotokuji Tour take?
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Plan for about 3.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Tokyo is not rushed.
Is Private Tour - Thousands of lucky cats! Go by tram, Gotokuji Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 72 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 16 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Tokyo, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Tour - Thousands of lucky cats! Go by tram, Gotokuji Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Private Tour - Thousands of lucky cats! Go by tram, Gotokuji Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Tour - Thousands of lucky cats! Go by tram, Gotokuji Tour?
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Around 6 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Tokyo can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Tokyo and add a light layer if any part of the 3.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Tour - Thousands of lucky cats! Go by tram, Gotokuji Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Tokyo within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Tokyo?
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Tokyo is less a city than a stack of neighborhoods with completely different opening hours. A guided food crawl through Shinjuku's Omoide Yokocho gets you past the no-tourist curtains, while the day trips west to Hakone and Fuji need an early start to be worth the fare. Our ranking weighs guide quality heavily here, because in Tokyo the guide is the product. On Outty we rank every Tokyo experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Tokyo Shinjuku Chopsticks Making Class, Tokyo : Asakusa Chopsticks Making Class, Shinjuku Night Food and Bar Crawl. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Tokyo?
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Late March to May for blossom, October to November for clear Fuji views. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Tokyo?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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