Imado Shrine Is a shrine that is famous for praying about love And is 1 in 2 of the temples that originated the legend of the beckoning cat (Another legend of the beckoning cat is Kotokuchi Temple)
This shrine That was created since the year. 1063 as a place of residence of the gods, couples, 「Isanami and Isanagi เทพ which were the origin of the gods according to Japanese mythology. Japanese people therefore like to come to ask for blessings of love here.
Inside the shrine is full of many beckoning cat statues. In front of the main building of the shrine, there is a pair of beckoning cat statues of nearly 1 meter high, welcoming people to visit this shrine. The one with the white dots, the name of Nagi-kun, whose personal color is white, is Nami-chan.
The legend of the cat beckoning Imado Shrine
The legend of the beckoning cat of Imado Shrine It is said that the exact source Do not know when There is a story about an old woman who lives in Asakusa and has a very loving cat, but with a very poor standing. Therefore having to let the cat go The old lady felt so sad that one night the cat returned to incite the old lady and said that "If you create a doll that looks like me (a cat), you will get happiness ..." After that, the old lady made a doll with a cat shape. Then go to sell next to the Torii of Asakusa Shrine Suddenly, the old lady's beckoning cat was selling like hot cakes And allowing the old woman to live comfortably onwards ... The beckoning cat became a mascot for the Japanese.
Actually, the myth of the Becky Cat depends on each locality. There are many things. For this legend it will be something that Asakusa
Imado Shrine also has many lucky amulets to choose from. And not to be missed is Requesting blessings through prayer and written on the มะ 馬 sign. Here are two types of wish blessing plates: couple cats for single men and married couples. For those who request soulmate success Or the person who is about to marry, come to wish for longevity It is believed that people who wish for blessings at this shrine are happy in their love and marriage.
Another important thing for those who believe in luck. Don't forget to buy a charming beckoning cat charm. Attaching a hand back to an amulet or souvenir too The left hand cat is called "pair". The right hand cat is called "money". But if you want both "pair" and "money", choose two hand cats. Esiimsi has predicted love here .. I heard that it was very accurate.
Opening hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (open every day)
Getting there: Get off the subway at Asakusa Station Exit 6 or 7. Walk along the Sumida River for about 15 minutes. Follow the Google map to navigate so you don't get lost.
Coordinate from Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/1fXG2Znj9n72
Address: 1-5-22 Imado, Taito-Ku, Tokyo
Phone Number: 03-3872-2703
