The Cemetery at Gotokuji

Just beyond the Maneki Neko temple or shrine at Gotokuji Temple lies the resting place of the Ii clan.

The story goes that because a cat invited in daimyo Ii Naotaka to the temple while during a thunderstorm, Naotaka made it his family temple. Eventually the name was changed to Gotoku based on his Buddhist name given to him after he passed away, Kyushoin-den Gotokuten ei-daikoji.

This all took place in the 17th century so records for parts of the story are not known. But Ii Naotaka did exist and the story has helped continue Gotoku to this day. As to which grave is his, I do not know. But there are impressive markers and more in this cemetery.

I would guess these are Jizo statues from their placement in the cemetery and their red hoods. They are well worn from the elements and much older than the roof that was built over them to protect them.

Meditative Buddha on a lotus flower.

This stone lantern, toro, is interesting because what looks like a tea kettle is carved on it. Perhaps this was originally by a tea room?

While these markers appear discarded, there was actually work being done at some of the graves. 

Moving them would keep them from being damaged. Although some looked like they had been there for a while.

Since there isn't much information online in English about the cemetery, there isn't much I can add. If I have time to look for Japanese sites and find out more, I will add it. Surprising that Gotokuji Temple does not have their own website that I could find. Given it's popularity as the place to go see maneki neko.