※ The product in the photo is a sample. The item actually shipped will be new and unopened. 【About the Temple】 Gotokuji Temple (Daikeizan Gotokuji), nestled in a quiet area of Setagaya, Tokyo, is known as the birthplace of the maneki-neko (beckoning cat). Its origins date back to the early Edo period. One day, Ii Naotaka, the lord of the Hikone domain, was passing by this place on his way back from falconry when he was beckoned by a cat at the gate. He stopped by the temple as he was beckoned, and suddenly, thunder roared and rain began to fall. Thanks to the cat, he was able to avoid the thunderstorm, and Naotaka, who also enjoyed talking with the chief priest, was very moved by his good fortune. With this connection, the temple was rebuilt with the support of Ii Naotaka. Later, at Gotokuji Temple, the cat that brought good fortune was called "Maneki-neko" (beckoning cat), and the Shofuku-den (Hall of Beckoning Fortune) was built to enshrine them. The Shofuku-den is still a power spot, visited by many worshippers from Japan and abroad who pray for family safety, business prosperity, and good luck. In August 2025, American singer Billie Eilish, who was visiting Japan, visited Gotokuji Temple and posted an image of the maneki-neko on social media. As a result, the number of foreign tourists visiting increased even more from September onwards. ~ Nya ~ n ❤︎ 【About the Charm】 This is the "Maneki-neko" No. 2 (approx. 6cm tall). The Maneki-neko of Gotokuji Temple does not hold a gold coin and raises its right hand. The Maneki-neko invites people and brings "connections," but it does not give good fortune itself. Whether or not one can make use of the important "connections" depends on the person. From the teaching that good fortune naturally comes to those who have a feeling of gratitude, it does not hold a gold coin and only raises its right hand. #manekineko #luckycat #luckycharm #gotokuji #gotokujitemple #luckycattemple #japanesetemple #japanlimited #tokyolimited #日本限定 #東京限定