Gotokuji Temple (Cat Temple)
24-7 Gotokuji 2-Chōme, Gotokuji, Setagaya, 154-0021, Japan
You know those beckoning cat figurines you see in the window of every Asian restaurant and shop? The ones with one paw raised, supposedly waving in good fortune? This is where they were born.
Senso-ji Temple
3-1 Asakusa 2-Chōme, Asakusa, Taito, 111-0032, Japan
Welcome to Tokyo's oldest temple — and one of the most visited religious sites on Earth, pulling in over thirty million people a year.
Sugamo Jizo-dori (Grannies' Harajuku)
35-2 Sugamo 3-Chōme, Sugamo, Toshima, 170-0002, Japan
Welcome to Harajuku for grandmothers.
Tsukiji Honganji Temple
3-15-1 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
You are looking at a Buddhist temple that has absolutely no business looking like this.
Zojoji Temple
4-7-35 Shibakoen, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0011
Turn around.
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