Tokyo Harajuku Cat Cafe & Gotokuji Lucky Cat Temple Tour

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About this activity

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 a relaxing visit to a lovely cat café in Harajuku. You’ll also explore charming "cat-themed shops" and a "cat-themed sweets" store along a local shopping street near the temple.

Our tour is perfect for families with children aged 3 and up, couples, friends, and cat lovers of all kinds.

It’s a Purr-fectly fun and feline-filled adventure!

Highlights:

・Visit the famous Gotokuji Lucky Cat Temple with a thousand 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

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 7 people
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: English
Operated by: Tokyo Meows

Ages: Children (3–12 years) · Adults (13–70 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Admission to Cat cafe for 30 minutes stay with Free drink bar
Included: Train fare
Included: Guided tour of cat-themed attractions

Itinerary

Cat Cafe Mocha Harajuku

30 min Admission included

Relax with lovely cats at a “cat café” in Harajuku, where you can spend time with around 20 adorable cats in a clean and beautiful space.
Gotokuji Temple

40 min

Visit Gotokuji Temple, Tokyo’s famous “Lucky Cat Temple,” home to thousands of lucky cat figures. Explore the peaceful temple grounds while your guide shares the history of Gotokuji and the story behind Japan’s maneki-neko (lucky cat) tradition.

Hear the local legend of the beckoning cat and discover why Gotokuji became closely associated with good luck and the maneki-neko culture that is now famous around the world.
Stop 3

30 min

Stroll along Gotokuji Shopping Street, located between Gotokuji Station—known locally as “Cat Town”—and Gotokuji Temple. Many shops display maneki-neko (lucky cats), and your guide will introduce recommended cat-themed stores along the way. Browse unique cat goods and discover adorable cat-shaped sweets while experiencing a quieter, local side of Tokyo.
Stop 4

5 min

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 cat-themed stamp. The tour ends at Gotokuji Station.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

*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.

End point

Tour end up at Gotokuji Sta. (Lucky cat temple Sta.)

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guests must be at least 3 years old due to the age restrictions of the cat café.
The total duration includes walking time and train travel time.
There may be other 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 minutes (admission included), so we can arrive in time before the lucky cat temple store closes at 12PM.
The tour ends at Gotokuji Station.
From Gotokuji station, it’s about a 10 minutes walk to Gotokuji lucky cat temple. If walking long distances is a bit challenging for you, please keep this in mind before booking.