Gotokuji Temple, located in Tokyo’s Setagaya district, is famous for its association with the legendary maneki-neko (beckoning cat) good luck charm. Legend has it that during the Edo period, a cat under the care of a priest at Gotokuji Temple beckoned a feudal lord and his servants inside with a waving gesture - to thank him for offering his hospitality in the midst of a thunderstorm, he donated land and rice and selected Gotokuji as his family's cemetery. Today, visitors can pay a visit to see hundreds of lucky cat figures around a statue of Kannon, the goddess of merc y, while cat-related artwork lines the surrounding streets. It's easy to get there by taking the Odakyu line from Shinjuku Station straight to Gotokuji Station in around 30 minutes. Don't forget to pick up your very own maneki-neko before leaving.