TokyoTemples & shrines

Imado Shrine

An Asakusa shrine tied to Imado ware and the origins of maneki-neko, known for paired cat ema and goshuin books.

About 15 min walk from Asakusa Station
Two large beckoning-cat figures standing before the hall at Imado ShrineOn-location photograph; location checked against the Wikimedia Commons source record
Two large beckoning-cat figures standing before the hall at Imado ShrinePhoto: Guilhem VellutSource & rights CC BY 2.0

Plan your visit

Cat places

Access
About 15 min walk from Asakusa Station
Hours
Shrine office 9:00–16:00
Closures
Open daily
Phone
03-3872-2703

Before you go

Before you visit

Office hours and available items can change. Check the official information before visiting.

Sources & verification

Information verification

Method
Official website
Last checked
● Recheck due2026.08.28
Current status
Listed
Source
Open source ↗

Transport, opening hours and local rules may change. Always check official information before visiting.

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