Private Tour - Thousands of lucky cats! Go by tram, Gotokuji Tour

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Tokyo, Japan

3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Experience a peaceful local neighborhood of Tokyo that seems a world away from the bustle and neon of the central areas. On this private guided tour of Gotokuji you can learn about Japanese culture and history by visiting the beautiful temple, a mansion, a museum, and more. As this is a private tour you can go at your own pace and even customize the itinerary to suit your needs.

Be amazed at the number of maneki neko (beckoning cats) at Gotokuji Temple
Enjoy a peaceful walking tour of a part of town tourists often overlook
Receive personalized attention on a private tour
Learn about local history and culture from your English-speaking guide

What's Included

Tour Guide
Private Tour
Necessary expenses for the tour guide

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

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Sangenjaya Station
2 Chome-15 Taishido, Setagaya City, Tokyo 154-0004, Japan
Denentochi Line Sangen-Jaya, in front of the central exit

End point

Gotokuji Station
1 Chome-43 Gotokuji, Setagaya City, Tokyo 154-0021, Japan

Itinerary

Shoin Shrine

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Shōin Shrine Avenue Shōei-kai Shopping Street Promotion Union

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Site of Setagaya Daikan's Residence

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Setagaya Local History Museum

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gotokuji Temple

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
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.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 16 reviews

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Really fun and...

carrie_o, Mar 2025

Really fun and interesting tour outside of the typical Tokyo neighborhoods. We missed one of our stops due to the holiday (local museum) - that was a bummer and unfortunate that our guide wasn’t told prior to the trip so we walked there only for it to be closed.

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed exploring some of Tokyo’s lesser-known areas. We're truly sorry about the inconvenience caused by the unexpected museum closure, and we understand how disappointing that must have been. We’ll work to ensure better communication in the future. Thank you again for joining the tour.

Great Walking Tour!

Darcy_C, Apr 2023

We had an amazing time. My ten year old was riveted by our lovely guide - not an easy task. We sincerely enjoyed all parts of our tour.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Thank you for sharing your amazing experience with us. We're thrilled to hear that your ten-year-old was riveted by our lovely guide, and that you sincerely enjoyed all parts of the tour. We appreciate your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to show you more in the future.