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Imado Shrine (Asakusa, Tokyo)（Imado Jinjya)
Imado (part of Edo) unglazed porcelainfigure of a cat with one paw raised (usu. white porcelain)catmarriage
The shrine is dedicated to Izanagi no Mikoto and Izanami no Mikoto, the first married couple in Japan, and is famous for marriage. It is said that if you stroke the two “stone cats” next to the main shrine, you will receive good fortune. In the past, Imado-yaki pottery was widely produced in the area, and many beckoning cats were also produced. For this reason, Imado Shrine is said to be the birthplace of beckoning cats, and many beckoning cats can be seen on the shrine grounds. If you are lucky, you may be able to meet “Nami,” a white cat that is a “living beckoning cat” that lives nearby. Cat charms and red seal books are also available for purchase, making the shrine a popular destination for cat lovers.
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| address (e.g. of house) | 1-5-22 Imado, Taito-ku, Tokyo |
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| Access | 15 minutes from Asakusa Subway Station |
| phone | 03-3872-2703 |
| Business Hours | 9:00～16:00 |
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| Founding and opening of business | 1063 (Kouhei 66) |
