Katchaman’s Amazing JAPAN guide at Tokyo Asakusa Power Spot (Sacred Place) ”Imado Jinja Shrine”

Do you know the MANEKINEKO? The MANEKINEKO(招き猫) also known as Welcoming Cat, Lucky Cat, Money cat or Fortune Cat) is a common Japanese sculpture, often made of porcelain or ceramic, which is believed to bring good luck to the owner. Imado Jinja is the birthplace of MANEKINEKO. 

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-Imado Jinja Shrine (東京・浅草 今戸神社)-

[Address] 1-5-22 Imado, Taito-ku, Tokyo  111-0024

[Access] 15 minute walk from Asakusa Station, served by the Ginza Subway Line, Asakusa Subway Line and Tobu Railways.

From Tokyo Station
Take the JR Yamanote Line to Kanda Station (2 minutes, 130 Yen) and transfer to the Ginza Subway Line for Asakusa (10 minutes, 160 Yen).


From Shinjuku Station
Take the orange JR Chuo Line to Kanda Station (10 minutes, 160 Yen) and transfer to the Ginza Subway Line for Asakusa (10 minutes, 160 Yen).


[Time] 9:00 ~17:00 (Shamu Open hour)

[Fee] Free

[Additional infomation]  Tel: 03-3872-2703

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July 5, 2008 Comment by Juliet Imado

I am from Philippines and I was amazed that my family name Imado Originated from Japan. I thought it was from Malta, since when i was there I saw the Imado Watch.


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