Japanese Lucky Cat Temple - Gotokuji, Tokyo - 4k 60fps - Walking in Japan

Walking around Gotokuji Buddhist Temple, the birthplace of the Maneki Neko (Japanese lucky cat)
According to the origin story,
"In the 17th century, a poor monk lived in a small temple in Tokyo. Although his life is very difficult, he still shares his meager meal for his pet cat Tama. One day, Lord Nakaota Ii of Hikone district on the way to hunt, suddenly a storm came and he had to stay safe under a big tree near the temple.
He noticed that the cat raised one leg as if waving him to the temple. Curious, he left his cover, headed for the temple to have a better look at the strange cat. At the same time, a lightning bolt destroyed the tree he had just stood.
Nakaota was so grateful, he became the patron of the temple, repaired it to become more spacious and renamed it Gotoku temple in 1697. When Tama died, he was buried in the graveyard for the cats. In the temple and the statue of Maneki Neko was made to commemorate this special cat that has been born since." - Wikipedia
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[@CityWalks]

Such a serene and beautiful place. And what a wonderful history. Thanks for sharing the blurb about how the Cat tradition came to be. Love that stuff. But also lots of cool buildings and gardens makes me want to visit- Henry

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Yeah I actually didn’t even know this was the birth place of this lucky cat until I was midway through the walk and stumbled upon that hoard of them at 14:20 !!! I hope you can come visit some day!

[@서울워크]

Have a great day. Take care. your walks are always great.

[@walkinjapan6650]

I see the temple is huge and there are so many Lucky cats! It's a nice place to walk ^^

[@lenas8451]

Interesting...never seen temple before. So peaceful place ^^ And still so green in September...) Ehh... started to study Japanese, planning to go to Tokyo this year ^^

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Superb video and great quality. Hi from Australia

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hi australia!!!

[@wildcatslife686]

Thnx

[@japanviewneth]

ここ行こうと思ってました！笑 猫多ってなりますよね。

[@australiawalkingtv7119]

Wow lots of lucky cat. I have to buy lotto. Wish me luck.

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[@ingtvjapan6590]

Wow! I’ve never been there!! Interesting:))

[@daoma551]

Is it the shrine that Ii Naotaka rebuild it?