What other travelers are saying about Imado Shrine
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.
A very interesting shrine for married couple or someone looking for relationship. It is a very small shrine but away from the crowded Asakusa Shrine.
I love how the fortune cat is in couple form.
Walking distance 15mins to 20mins from Asakusa Shrine. Use the map and you can find this shrine.
Good to visit if you got time. Not crowded at all.
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.
