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Although it’s a bit of a walk from Senso-ji Temple, luckily my hotel was nearby. I rushed over to Imado Shrine and made it about ten minutes before the shrine office closed, so I was able to buy a lucky cat charm and a small ceramic cat for praying for my wish to be fulfilled.
Unfortunately, the ginkgo tree I had seen in map reviews was already past its peak. I missed the scene of the ginkgo leaves, ema plaques, and rickshaws all together, so I’ll have to plan another visit next time.
There are many theories about the origin of the maneki-neko, and Imado Shrine in Asakusa is said to be one of them. The shrine is a little farther from the busy main area of Asakusa, tucked away in a quiet residential neighborhood. It’s a small shrine, and you can spot maneki-neko all around the grounds.
Imado Shrine is also known for blessings related to love and relationships, and its goshuin features a design with pink tones, hearts, and maneki-neko, making it well worth collecting.
Imado Shrine is so cute—there are maneki-neko everywhere, and I couldn’t stop taking photos.
A lot of people come here to pray for love, and I’ve heard it’s pretty effective!
This is an adorable Maneki Neko (lucky cat) shrine⛩️. Highly recommended!
This shrine is famous for matchmaking blessings. It's really well-known!
