Cat slave, how could I not come to Haode Temple~

Houde Temple is a Soto Zen temple located in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo. Originally a Rinzai Zen temple, it is also known as Daikyozan. Inside the temple grounds, there is a "Beckoning Cat Hall," which is the reason why many people come to this place. In addition, the cats have one paw raised, which means to beckon wealth, and the other paw raised, which means to beckon good fortune. If two beckoning cats are used, one left and one right, then "wealth" and "fortune" can arrive together. The gender of the cats can also be distinguished by the paw they raise. In Houde Temple in Tokyo, the male cat that raises its right paw has the meaning of beckoning wealth and good fortune, while in the temple in the West, the female cat named "Yu" raised its left paw to greet guests. The gold bell hanging on the chest of the beckoning cat also has the meaning of opening up luck, beckoning wealth, good fortune, and creating relationships. ⛩️How to get there Take JR to "Shinjuku Station" and transfer to "Odakyu Line" to "Hōtoku-ji Station". There are two ways to get to the "Haode Temple". 1. You can see the sculpture of the beckoning cat as soon as you come out. Follow the navigation to find the fortune cat. Walk along the Hode Temple shopping street for about 10 minutes. 2. Take the streetcar without electricity on the Tokyu Setagaya Line to "Miyano". [Banqiao Station] Just a 3-minute walk from the station. In the courtyard, there is a cherry blossom tree. During the cherry blossom season, the lucky cat waits quietly under the shade of the tree, creating a strong visual impact. There are many Japanese-style houses around, and it is very quiet. In the afternoon, taking a leisurely walk around the area would also feel great~