The Cats Of Gokogu Shrine (Japan) "Sweet and gorgeous."
Sun, 23 Mar
|Nambour
An observational documentary about the cats (and people) of Gokogu shrine. Gokogu is a small, ancient Shinto shrine in Ushimado, Japan and home to many stray cats. Some local residents take care of them, others are disturbed by their mess. Kazuhiro Soda observes their co-existence with kindness.
Time & Location
23 Mar 2025, 4:45 pm – 6:45 pm
Nambour, Centenary Square, Currie St, Nambour QLD 4560, Australia
About the Event
The Cats Of Gokogu Shrine film trailer HERE
Documentary 119min Directed by Kazuhiro Soda Stars the cats of Gokogu Shrine and the residents
Gokogu is a small, ancient Shinto shrine in Ushimado, Japan. Home to dozens of street/shrine cats. It is also known as Cat Shrine and many people visit the shrine for various reasons: some to worship gods, others to enjoy gardening. Some people come to clean the shrine as volunteers while others just stop by on their way to fish Japanese sardinella -- and it is the perfect place for kids to play after school. A heaven for cat-loving residents and visitors too.
Some people visit Gokogu to feed the freely roaming stray cats. Others just come to see these cats or to take pictures of them. But some residents complain about the waste the cats leave around the neighborhood. Gokogu looks peaceful on the surface, but it…
Tickets
The Cats Of...
A$16.00Group Pass
A$54.00Student/Pensioner
A$14.50
Total
A$0.00