A shrine of matchmaking known as the birthplace of the maneki-neko (beckoning cat). The grounds are lined with lucky cats of all sizes, making it a sacred spot for cat lovers. It is also famous as the place where Okita Soji spent his final days, drawing many Shinsengumi fans. Enshrining the paired deities Izanagi and Izanami, the 'Imado-yaki Maneki-neko' en-musubi amulet is hugely popular as a cha…
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Origins
According to tradition, Imado Jinja was founded in 1063 by Minamoto no Yoriyoshi, who enshrined a deity from Iwashimizu Hachimangu in Kyoto while returning from his campaign to pacify Mutsu Province (Oshu). The shrine long served as a center of local faith in the Asakusa area. During the Edo period,…
Finding a partner, romantic success, marital harmony. Famed at Izumo Taisha, Jishu-jinja, and Kawagoe Hikawa.
Derived from the enshrined deity "伊弉諾尊・伊弉冉尊・福禄寿"
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Imado Shrine Summer Visit
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Summer visits to Imado Shrine, popular for its maneki-neko and matchmaking. "Natsu-moude" (summer shrine visits) from July have become a tradition in recent years, with colorful wind chimes and wish strips decorating the grounds of this small shrine near Asakusa.
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Visiting Information
Hours
Shrine office 9:00–16:00, year-round. Precincts said to be accessible at all times.
Admission
Free to enter shrine grounds; no admission fee mentioned.