After taking you to visit the cat temple This time I will take you to visit the cat shrine. (Who is wondering what the difference is between temples in Japan and shrines? You can read it here) Plus, this shrine is famous for asking for blessings in love as well! That is “Imado Jinja” located in the Asakusa area. Tokyo itself

Imado Cat Shrine, pray for love in Japan

Imado Shrine is located not far from Sensoji. Or as people like to call it, Asakusa Temple. You can walk for about 15 minutes. When you arrive, you’ll know it’s here. Because we will see the image of a beckoning cat waiting from the torii gate in front.

The history of this shrine dates back as far as 1063. The Japanese built it to house the god Izanagi. and the god Izanami The ancestors who are the origins of the Japanese gods According to belief, the couple’s marriage created Japan. and also gave birth to various gods Many successors Therefore, Japanese people worship both of them as gods of marriage. and glory

So how did we get here to talk about the beckoning cat? According to the story, during the Edo period There was a grandmother who dreamed of seeing a cute cat coming in and saying, “If you make a doll in the shape of us, it will bring good luck.” Later, the Imadoyaki style of the beckoning cat doll was made. (Unglazed ceramic sculpture which is a style of Japanese pottery) and then presented to this shrine. It eventually became a belief that was passed down from generation to generation. If you want to ask for good fortune, you can come and ask for the lucky cat here.

There are many ways to make merit and ask for blessings at this shrine. From standing up to pray and ringing the bell. You can also toss a coin. Or come and rub the statues of a pair of beckoning cats carved from stone. (that was rubbed until it was slippery) or write a sign asking for blessings If you want to find your soul mate, go buy a pattern sheet that you like, pay, write what you want, and then hang it up. Anyone who wants a partner can write their request on a piece of paper with the image of two beckoning cats. For those who have already had their wish fulfilled, Then write a message to the gods on a plate shaped like a cat beckoning you to be married. If you’re still not reassured enough You can also buy portable amulets to carry with you.

Imado Shrine Information

Opening hours: 09.00-17.00 hrs.

Transportation: Take the subway Ginza Line or Asakusa Line and get off at Asakusa Station. Then walk from the station up north. Along the Sumida River for 1.2 kilometers, it takes about 15 minutes on foot.

Reference: travel.trueid