The "Cat Fortune" at Japan's Chōraku-ji Temple: A Charm Even Greater than the Great Blessing

This week marks the last week before the Lunar New Year holiday. As is customary, we will be sharing some auspicious messages to help everyone attract good fortune! This time, we are excited to share about the "Cat Fortune" from Chōraku-ji Temple in Japan, which is said to be even more powerful than the "Great Good Luck" fortune. All the fortunes are related to cats, making it irresistibly cute!

About Chōraku-ji Temple

Chōraku-ji Temple is located in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. This area boasts beautiful mountains, clear waters, and fresh air, resembling a lush green paradise. Visitors can enjoy hot springs and even skiing in winter, along with delightful handmade cheese and craft beer!

A Unique Cat Temple Experience

If you're planning to visit shrines and temples, Chōraku-ji is notable for its cat-themed temple. The resident priest loves cats and there are six well-cared-for cats on-site. The priest often shares meals with the cats while live-streaming, which has made this location incredibly popular among cat lovers.

Cat Charms and Fortunes

Many shrines in Japan create unique amulets (omamori) to boost sales, and Chōraku-ji is no exception. Here, the cat-themed charms come in various forms: the "Cat Wealth Amulet" symbolizes financial prosperity, while others represent health and longevity. If you have a chance to visit, purchasing these charms as gifts or for personal use is a great idea.

Fortune Telling with Cat Omikuji

Besides enjoying the scenery and buying charms, many visitors also draw fortunes (omikuji) to see what the year holds. While we often think of fortunes as "Great Good Luck," "Medium Luck," "Small Luck," or "Great Misfortune," Chōraku-ji offers a special type of cat fortune that is even more auspicious. The contents are entirely cat-related, ensuring that those who draw this fortune will have a special connection with cats in the new year.

• The Fortune Reads: Respect cats, love cats, think of cats; they will bring you unprecedented luck
• Wishes Include: Cats will fulfill your desires
• Waiting for Cat: It will surely appear
• Lost Items: A cat will find them
• Travel: You will meet a cat
• Health: Learn from cats
• Academics: You can borrow a cat's paw
• Love: Talk about cats

Conclusion

Many visitors have drawn cat fortunes during their visits to Japan. We hope this festive season's cat-themed messages help everyone attract good luck in the new year—may your days be filled with cats and happiness!