
Tokyo: Gotokuji Lucky Cat Temple and Harajuku Cat Cafe Tour
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Tokyo: Gotokuji Lucky Cat Temple and Harajuku Cat Cafe Tour is a 2.5-hour experience in Tokyo, Japan, from $7000 per person. It scores 54 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
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- 54 / 100
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- Duration
- 2.5 hours
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- $7000 per person
Meow~, Welcome to "family-friendly cat tour" in Tokyo! This is the purr-fect and Meow-velous Cat-themed adventure for all the cat lovers! It includes a visit to “Gotokuji Cat Temple,” the famous "Lucky Cat Temple" with
What you get
- Admission to Cat cafe for 30min stay with Free drink bar
- Train fear
- Guided tour of cat-themed attractions
About this experience
Meow~, Welcome to "family-friendly cat tour" in Tokyo! This is the purr-fect and Meow-velous Cat-themed adventure for all the cat lovers! It includes a visit to “Gotokuji Cat Temple,” the famous "Lucky Cat Temple" with a thousand lucky cats, and enjoy a lovely “Cat Cafe” where adorable cats welcome you in Harajuku/Shibuya, plus explore charming "cat-themed item shops" and a lovely "cat-themed sweets store" in a local Tokyo shopping street near the Cat Temple. Our tour is perfect for families with kids aged 6 and up, couples, and friends, everyone is welcome. It’s a Purr-fectly fun and feline-filled adventure! Highlights: ・Visit the famous Lucky Cat Temple (Gotokuji) with thousand of lucky cats ・Learn the story behind lucky cats with your guide ・Relax at a clean and popular cat café ・Enjoy cat-themed shops and cat sweets in a local Tokyo street
What's included
Included
- Admission to Cat cafe for 30min stay with Free drink bar
- Train fear
- Guided tour of cat-themed attractions
What you'll see and do
Cat Cafe Mocha Harajuku
Relax with lovely cats at a “cat café” in Harajuku where you can enjoy spending time with 20-adorable cats in clean and beautiful locations.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Gotokuji Temple
Gotokuji is a Buddhist temple, and is widely recognized as the birthplace of the lucky 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.
40 minutes here
The Gotokuji Shopping Street is a shopping street located between Gotokuji Station, known as "Cat Town," and Gotokuji Lucky Cat Temple. Many of the shops display Maneki-neko (lucky cats), and we can enjoy cat-themed item store as well as cat sweets modeled cats.
30 minutes here
In front of Gotokuji Station, you can find a statue of Tama, a cat believed to be the model for the famous “lucky cat," as well as a free stamp featuring a cat-design. Tour end up at Gotokuji Sta.
5 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Tokyo
*Meet at the front entrance on the 1st floor of the building with “Cat Cafe MOCHA Harajuku”. *The guide will wait with your group name board and cat tour board.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Tour end up at Gotokuji Sta. (Lucky cat temple Sta.)
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
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 7 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Tokyo Meows
Know before you go
- 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 "3years old" unfortunately..
- Guests must be at least 3years old due to the age restrictions of the cat café.
- The total duration includes walking time and train travel time.
- There might be another participants.
- We’re sorry, but please note that a minimum of 2 participants is required per booking for this tour.
- The cat cafe visit will be 30 min (admission included), so we can arrive in time before the lucky cat temple store closes at 12PM.
- Tour end up at Gotokuji (Lucky cat temple) Sta.
- From Gotokuji lucky cat temple station, it’s about a 10-minute walk to Gotokuji lucky cat temple. If walking long distances is a bit challenging for you, please keep this in mind before booking.
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Good to know
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 3+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $7000 to $9000
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 54
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Tokyo: Gotokuji Lucky Cat Temple and Harajuku Cat Cafe Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Tokyo.
How much does Tokyo: Gotokuji Lucky Cat Temple and Harajuku Cat Cafe Tour cost?
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Prices start at $7000 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 Tokyo: Gotokuji Lucky Cat Temple and Harajuku Cat Cafe Tour take?
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Plan for about 2.5 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 Tokyo: Gotokuji Lucky Cat Temple and Harajuku Cat Cafe Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 54 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 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 Tokyo: Gotokuji Lucky Cat Temple and Harajuku Cat Cafe 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 Tokyo: Gotokuji Lucky Cat Temple and Harajuku Cat Cafe Tour suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 3. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 2.5-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Tokyo: Gotokuji Lucky Cat Temple and Harajuku Cat Cafe Tour?
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Around 0 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 2.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Tokyo: Gotokuji Lucky Cat Temple and Harajuku Cat Cafe 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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