Lucky cats at Goutoku Temple

aflo_gxta010923

Thousands of Maneki-Neko figurines on display at Goutoku Temple on January 26, 2016 in Tokyo, Japan. (All photos by Rodrigo Reyes Marin/AFLO)

aflo_gxta010916

The temple is well known for its massive collection of Maneki-Neko, literally beckoning cats.

aflo_gxta010931

The cats are a common Japanese charm thought to bring good luck to the owner. They are often displayed at the entrance to shops and restaurants but Goutoku Temple goes one further and displays over 1000 cats throughout its grounds.

aflo_gxta010942

Tags: × × × ×