 Most viewed - Gotokuji Temple 豪徳寺 |
Path to front gate of Gotokuji Temple known as the Ii Clan's family temple. Over 300 lords (incuding 6 Hikone Castle lords), wives, concubines, and children related to the Ii Clan from Hikone Castle in Shiga Prefecture, are buried here.619 views
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Beckoning cats, maneki neko, which did their duty for their owners who now offer them to the temple as a gesture of thanks. Gotokuji temple, Tokyo.575 views
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On the left of the Beckoning Cat Temple is a shelf where you can offer your lucky cat after it has brought you good luck.542 views
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Temple office sells souvenirs such as the maneki neko beckoning cat in various sizes (and prices).508 views
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Shelf for beckoning cats, maneki neko. Gotokuji temple, Setagaya, Tokyo.501 views
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Inside Beckoning Cat Temple. The altar's objects of worship are numerous beckoning cat dolls.421 views
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Temple office sells maneki neko beckoning cat in various sizes (and prices).409 views
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Shelf for beckoning cats, maneki neko at Gotokuji temple in Setagaya, Tokyo.351 views
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Gotokuji temple votive tablet. This cat connection with Ii Naotaka gave rise to Hiko-nyan, the official mascot of Hikone, Shiga Prefecture.336 views
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Narrow road from Gotokuji Station to Gotokuji Temple. Cars just whiz by.325 views
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Somon front gate of Gotokuji Temple in Setagaya, Tokyo. On the left corner is a historic site stone marker for Ii Naosuke's gravesite. 豪徳寺322 views
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Somon front gate of Gotokuji Temple.316 views
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Grave of Lord Ii Naosuke (1815-1860), the lord of Hikone Castle in Shiga Prefecture and Chief Minister of the Tokugawa Shogun's government. Gotokuji temple, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo. 井伊直弼の墓 豪徳寺298 views
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Gotokuji temple's Hondo Main Hall, Setagaya, Tokyo. Ii clan's family temple. 本堂287 views
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Only Ii Naosuke's grave has a sign explaining about him.280 views
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Inside Butsuden Buddha Hall 仏殿272 views
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Inside Hondo Main Hall265 views
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One day, Lord Ii Naotaka was doing falconry and was on his way home when it started to rain. He sought shelter under a tree at the temple. Then he saw a cat raising its paw...262 viewsHe went to the cat and then lightning struck the tree he was standing under. In appreciation, Naotaka gave donations to the temple.
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Historic site marker for Ii Naosuke's gravesite. Gotokuji Temple is known as the Ii Clan's family temple. Over 300 lords, wives, concubines, and children related to the Ii Clan, from Hikone Castle in Shiga Prefecture, are buried here.256 views
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Maneki Neko Beckoning Cat Temple is a small worship hall dedicated to the beckoning cat. On the left of the temple, notice a little roofed shelf. 猫観音を祀る招猫殿256 views
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Gate to Maneki Neko Beckoning Cat Temple. There are a few theories (or legends) as to how the maneki neko (Beckoning Cat) was created. One theory comes from this temple.250 views
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Incense burner and Butsuden Buddha Hall.245 views
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Path to front gate of Gotokuji Temple.244 views
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Butsuden Buddha Hall, Gotokuji temple, Setagaya, Tokyo. This was renovated by Lord Ii Naotaka's wife and oldest daughter. 仏殿241 views
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Odakyu Line Gotokuji Station platform 豪徳寺駅237 views
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Butsuden Buddha Hall straight ahead.216 views
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Roof ridge of Butsuden includes the family crest for the Ii Clan. Gotokuji temple.216 views
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Straight ahead is the grave of Lord Ii Naotaka, the 2nd lord of Hikone Castle in Shiga Prefecture.216 views
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Way to cemetery. Six Hikone Castle lords, including Ii Naosuke, have graves here. Setagaya was the domain of the Ii clan who often worked in the Tokugawa government.214 views
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After going through the Somon front gate, we see the pagoda and the Butsuden Buddha Hall straight ahead.212 views
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Ii clan crest on rain water barrel under the roof of Gotokuji temple Hondo Hall, Setagaya, Tokyo.211 views
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Butsuden Buddha Hall199 views
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Gotokuji temple's Hondo Main Hall 本堂191 views
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Turn left and you see this. Ii clan graves on both sides. Lord Ii Naosuke's grave is at the very end on the left.189 views
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Path to the temple cemetery where the Ii clan is buried.185 views
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Butsuden Buddha Hall side view.184 views
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Hondo Main Hall180 views
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Bell tower173 views
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Grave of Lord Ii Naosuke (1815-1860), the lord of Hikone Castle in Shiga Prefecture and Chief Minister of the Tokugawa Shogun's government. Gotokuji temple, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo. 井伊直弼の墓 豪徳寺173 views
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View from Hondo Main Hall172 views
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Odakyu Line Gotokuji Station 豪徳寺駅172 views
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Butsuden Buddha Hall and the Hondo main worship hall behind on the right.169 views
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Odakyu Line Gotokuji Station 豪徳寺駅169 views
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Three-story pagoda, recently built.167 views
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Grave of Lord Ii Naoyoshi (1727-1754), Gotokuji temple, Setagaya, Tokyo 井伊直禔167 views
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Three-story pagoda164 views
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Grave of Lord Ii Naotaka (1590-1659), 2nd lord of Hikone, Shiga. Gotokuji temple, Setagaya, Tokyo 井伊直孝164 views
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Hondo Main Hall163 views
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Lord Ii Naosuke's grave is at the very end on the left.163 views
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Grave of Lord Ii Naohide (1755-1789). He served as Tairo Chief Minister in the Tokugawa government. Gotokuji temple, Setagaya, Tokyo 井伊直幸162 views
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Grave of Lord Ii Naonori (1848-1904), Gotokuji temple, Setagaya, Tokyo 井伊直憲の墓160 views
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Six Jizo160 views
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Grave of Lord Ii Naotaka's eldest daughter who donated a lot to the temple. 井伊直孝長女156 views
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On New Year's Eve, Gotokuji temple allows people to ring the temple bell to ring out the old year in a ceremony called Joya-no-kane.156 views
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Grave of Lord Ii Naotsune (1693-1710), Gotokuji temple, Setagaya, Tokyo 井伊直恒155 views
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The temple is surrounded by a wall with barbed wire.152 views
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Gotokuji's temple bell on New Year's Eve.152 views
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Chiyoda Line running at 3 am on New Year's morning with these ladies who gave New Year's prayers at a shrine.149 views
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Ii family crest on East Gate148 views
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Gravestone of Ii Naosuke.147 views
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Right side of Lord Ii Naosuke's grave.142 views
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Grave of Lord Ii Naosuke's wife.140 views
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Tree of white camellias grow about Lord Ii Naosuke's grave.139 views
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Higashimon East Gate (closed)125 views
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Grave of Lord Ii Naonori on right.120 views
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Temple bell in sight. Had to wait about an hour.86 views
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Chiyoda Line running at 3 am on New Year's morning.85 views
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Ringing Gotokuji's temple bell on New Year's Eve.83 views
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Each person got to ring the bell only once.81 views
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Quite a few people braved the cold to ring the temple bell on New Year's Eve on Dec. 31, 2014.79 views
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Chiyoda Line running at 3 am on New Year's morning.78 views
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The line of people got longer and longer as midnight approached.77 views
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Gotokuji Station on early New Year's morning.72 views
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