#attraction/temple [Gōtoku-ji (豪徳寺)](https://gotokuji.jp) is a temple located in [[Tokyo (東京都)]]. It is accessible via [[Miyanosaka (宮の坂)]]. > [!NOTE] 大谿山 豪徳寺 (曹洞宗) > The Kotokuin temple that stood on this site from 1480 was made a protector temple of Edo when Setagaya became part of the Hikone domain in 1633. The name Gotokuji, associated with the posthumous name of the daimyo Ii Naotaka, dates from 1659. Gotokuji is a temple of grand buildings, as befits the burial ground of the Ii daimyo line. > > The burial ground preserves the Edo-period pattern for daimyo family tombs, and is the largest national historic site in the Edo (Tokyo) area. Gotokuji is the preeminent ancient temple in Setagaya, with a Main Hall, stone lanterns and Bell Tower dating from the 17th century. On the extensive grounds are the Lecture Hall, Patriarchs Hall, Shoin, Shofukuden, Three Storied Pagoda, Jizo Hall, Shugetsuen garden, and the Ii family tombs. > > Legend holds that while hunting with falcons, the daimyo Ii Naotaka was saved from a lightning bolt when the abbot's pet cat Tama beckoned him into Gotokuji. This is the origin of the lucky "beckoning cat" or maneki-neko statue, which is very popular as a charm for home safety, business success, or fulfillment of prayers. > > The temple grounds are quite large (about 50,000 square meters). There are numerous trees and flowering plants to be enjoyed through the seasons, including plum and cherry trees, peonies, azaleas. hydrangea, and maples that go red in autumn. Other highlights are the path from the Sekimon Gate to the Main Gate, and the interior of the woodland where there are many birds. ![[gotoku-ji IMG_3674.png]] ![[gotoku-ji IMG_6142.png]] ![[gotoku-ji IMG_3680.png]] ![[gotoku-ji IMG_6143.png]] ![[gotoku-ji IMG_6149.png]] ![[? gotoku-ji IMG_3704.png]] This temple is also famous for its plethora of [maneki-neko (招き猫)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maneki-neko) and related items, which are both on display and available for purchase. ![[? gotoku-ji IMG_8880.png]] ![[gotoku-ji IMG_3679.png]] ![[gotoku-ji IMG_3689.png]] ![[gotoku-ji IMG_3697.png]] ![[gotoku-ji IMG_6151.png]]