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Japanese Cat Temple Has Cat Monks And It's The Cutest Place On Earth

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by Sophia
12 Nov 2019

Japan is such an exceptional country; they are constantly inventing things we never thought we needed. This time, however, they have come up with the best idea ever!

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If you're a cat lover looking for a reason to visit Japan, then this is the perfect opportunity. Nyan Nyan Ji, which literally translates to Meow Meow Temple, is a cat temple in Japan full of lovely kitties ready to be worshipped!

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The temple also has a head cat monk and her kitty assistants; it's pretty much everything cat lovers have ever wanted. This is why Japan will always be my favorite country of all time!

The Meow Meow Temple is located in Kyoto, Japan

The Meow Meow Temple is located in Kyoto, Japan
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When visiting the Nyan Nyan Temple in Kyoto, you will be greeted by the current cat monk named Koyuki.

When visiting the Nyan Nyan Temple in Kyoto, you will be greeted by the current cat monk named Koyuki.
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This is Koyuki, the temple's head monk. Koyuki loves interacting with her 'worshipers,' according to her owner.

This is Koyuki, the temple's head monk. Koyuki loves interacting with her 'worshipers,' according to her owner.
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"This temple was opened by painter Toru Kaya with the theme of his favorite cat."

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The temple is filled with statues and drawings featuring cats. You can also buy souvenirs from the temple shop 'Littlefootmark Ren.'

The temple is filled with statues and drawings featuring cats. You can also buy souvenirs from the temple shop 'Littlefootmark Ren.'
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The cat monk, Koyuki, is very beloved and happens to be the most popular feline at the temple.

The cat monk, Koyuki, is very beloved and happens to be the most popular feline at the temple.
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The temple opened only in 2016.

The temple opened only in 2016.
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Although Koyuki isn't the first cat monk, there have already been three generations of cat monks.

Although Koyuki isn't the first cat monk, there have already been three generations of cat monks.
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Ready to be worshipped!

Ready to be worshipped!
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The temple also has 'cat assistants' who are definitely not as beloved as Koyuki, but they are still very cute.

The temple also has 'cat assistants' who are definitely not as beloved as Koyuki, but they are still very cute.
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Such adorable kitties!

Such adorable kitties!
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If you're ever planning on visiting this temple, here's the address: 520 Yasekonoecho, Sakyo-Ku, Kyoto 601-1253, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.

If you're ever planning on visiting this temple, here's the address: 520 Yasekonoecho, Sakyo-Ku, Kyoto 601-1253, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.
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I wonder what he's thinking right now.

I wonder what he's thinking right now.
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All dressed up and pretty!

All dressed up and pretty!
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An actual ball of fur.

An actual ball of fur.
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There's also a café where you can get cat-themed food.

There's also a café where you can get cat-themed food.
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It looks delicious!

It looks delicious!
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Take me there now, please...

Take me there now, please...
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People on the internet had a lot of different reactions to this temple:

People on the internet had a lot of different reactions to this temple:

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