What other travelers are saying about Imado Shrine, Taito
One of my favourite places to visit in Tokyo!
Lovely shrine, lovely cats, lovely place to wish for success. I visit every time I come to Japan, and each time I leave feeling at ease and joyful. The staff running the booth are always so lovely. ☺️ Thank you for the lovely visit.
-Janna 🇨🇦 (@midori.photos)
Imado Shrine in Tokyo's Asakusa district is famous as Japan's premier matchmaking shrine and the birthplace of the maneki neko (beckoning cat). Visitors come to pray for love, marriage, and romantic relationships, making it one of Tokyo's most popular power spots for finding love and enhancing relationships.
To reach Imado Shrine from Tokyo Station, take the JR Yamanote Line to Ueno Station, then transfer to the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line to Asakusa Station. From Asakusa Station, it's a 15-minute walk northeast to Imado Shrine. Alternatively, take Tobu Skytree Line to Asakusa Station or use Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line to Minami-Senju Station for closer access.
At Imado Shrine, pray at the main shrine dedicated to Izanagi and Izanami (Japanese creation deities), write wishes on heart-shaped ema wooden plaques, and purchase love-related omamori charms. Many visitors also touch the paired maneki neko statues and take photos with them for enhanced matchmaking luck and romantic success.What should I do at Imado Shrine for good luck in love?
At Imado Shrine, pray at the main shrine dedicated to Izanagi and Izanami (Japanese creation deities), write wishes on heart-shaped ema wooden plaques, and purchase love-related omamori charms. Many visitors also touch the paired maneki neko statues and take photos with them for enhanced matchmaking luck and romantic success.
A small and cute shrine.
Plenty of lucky cat statues and objects.
Rinsed our hands, gave an offering and did a prayer.
Lady running the shop was really kind and friendly. I picked from 2 different fortune pots.
Thank you! I took maybe too many photos haha.
The day I visited Kijin Shrine, the weather was perfect, and the entire place felt peaceful. The cat statues are cute. They were so cute and round that I couldn’t stop taking pictures.
The shrine is small but very clean, with every corner carefully maintained. The amulet counter was filled with beckoning cat designs, which instantly brightened my mood.
I left feeling completely relaxed. It is not a crowded or flashy spot, but it has a quiet charm that makes it a wonderful place to visit.
