Imado Shrine

What it is

• Shrine founded in 1063.
• Dedicated to Emperor Ojin, Izanagi-no-Mikoto, and Izanami-no-Mikoto.
• Also enshrines Fukurokuju, one of the Asakusa Shichifukujin.
• Claims to be a birthplace of maneki-neko lucky cats.

What to see

• Current main hall built in 1971.
• Monument marks alleged death place of Okita Soji.
• Circular ema votive tablets.

When to go

• Irregular 'Enmusubi-kai' matchmaking events since 2008.

Getting there

• 15-minute walk from Asakusa Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.