今戶神社-據說是招財貓的發源地。這裡供奉了招財貓神像，是貓迷必訪之地。
我們決定探訪充滿愛情與招財傳說的「今戶神社」。這座位於淺草的神社不僅因其可愛的招財貓而聞名，更是日劇「戀愛可以持續到天長地久」的拍攝地。這次旅行讓我終於有機會朝聖，期待已久的心情難以言表！🌸
我們從淺草站出發，沿著河堤步行約20分鐘即可到達神社。沿途的風景優美，非常適合散步。當天我們還體驗了一把帥哥人力車，車夫不僅熱情地介紹景點，還幫我們拍照留念，這段旅程增添了許多歡樂。🚲
進入神社，首先映入眼簾的是一對巨大的招財貓，男貓神擁有可愛的斑點，女貓神則是純白的，兩者皆舉著右手，象徵著招財與幸福。根據傳說，舉右手的招財貓帶來財運與幸福，而舉左手的則代表招來福氣與客人。這裡的招財貓裝飾隨處可見，不僅增添了神社的魅力，也讓人感受到濃厚的貓咪文化。🐱
神社內還有一個特別的景點——「石撫貓」，這是一個小型石像，據說摸它的頭並拍照設為手機背景，就能實現願望。這個儀式對當地人來說有著特殊的意義，許多遊客慕名前來，只為祈求好運。石撫貓的可愛模樣讓人忍不住想多拍幾張照片，作為此次旅程的珍貴回憶。📸
除了招財貓，今戶神社還以其豐富的戀愛文化而聞名。這裡的繪馬分為兩種：普通款和穿著和服的款式。單身的遊客可以寫上心願，祈求找到好對象；而已找到另一半的，則可在穿著和服的招財貓繪馬上寫下自己的願望並還願。這些繪馬都極具特色，吸引了不少情侶前來祈求幸福。💕
神社的御守也非常可愛，有各種樣式供選擇。我們特別喜歡這裡的結緣御守和三連招財貓，這些小小的紀念品不僅有著美好的寓意，也是此行的最佳紀念。可惜的是，當天我們忘記了抽迷你招財貓的籤，這讓我們有了再來一次的理由！🎋
這次的今戶神社之旅讓我們深深感受到這個地方的魅力。從神社內各式各樣的貓咪擺飾到友善的神社人員，一切都讓人感到溫馨與愉快。尤其是那隻在睡覺的白貓，為整個行程增添了不少樂趣。當天是週五，人不多，我們得以悠閒地欣賞每個角落，真的是一次美好的體驗。希望下次有機會再來訪時，可以抽到迷你招財貓的籤，為自己帶來更多的好運和幸福！🍀
非常推薦今戶神社給所有喜愛貓咪與日本文化的朋友，這個地方不僅充滿了愛與祝福，更是感受日本獨特魅力的絕佳去處。💕🗾
🌸 今戶神社基本資訊 🌸
- 日文名稱： 今戸神社
- 📍 地址： 東京都台東區今戶1-5-22
- 🏷️ 郵遞區號： 111-0024
- 📞 電話： 03-3872-2703
- ⏰ 參拜時間： 9:00 – 16:00
- 🎟️ 票價： 門票免費
- 🚶♂️ 交通： 從各電車及地下鐵線路「淺草」站步行約15分鐘
- 🚫 信用卡： 不可使用
- 📆 公休日： 無休
- 🔗 官方網站： 官方網站 (日文)
🐱 今戶神社，不僅是招財貓的發源地，更是戀愛與祈福的聖地。前來參拜的遊客可以在這裡尋求財運與幸福，並享受寧靜祥和的氛圍。記得拜訪時嘗試摸摸有祈願效果的「石撫貓」，也別忘了購買特色的貓咪御守喔！🐾
希望這些資訊能夠幫助您更愉快地規劃這次的朝聖之旅！
🐾 A Journey of Love and Luck: Visit to Imado Shrine 🐾
Day Two of Our Trip: Imado Shrine
For the second day of our journey, we decided to visit the Imado Shrine, known for its love and prosperity legends. Located in Asakusa, this shrine is famous not only for its adorable maneki-neko (beckoning cats) but also as a filming location for the drama “Love Lasts Forever.” My excitement for this pilgrimage was beyond words! 🌸
Starting from Asakusa Station, it takes about 20 minutes to walk along the riverside to reach the shrine. The beautiful scenery along the way makes for a perfect stroll. We also had a fun rickshaw ride, where the handsome rickshaw driver not only enthusiastically introduced us to the sights but also helped us capture these joyful moments. 🚲
Upon entering the shrine, the first thing that caught our eyes was a pair of giant maneki-neko statues. The male cat god featured adorable spots, while the female was pure white. Both cats had their right paws raised, symbolizing wealth and happiness. According to legend, cats with the right paw raised bring wealth and happiness, while those with the left paw invite good fortune and guests. The shrine was adorned with cat decorations throughout, enhancing its charm and imbuing the atmosphere with a rich cat culture. 🐱
A special feature within the shrine is the “Stone-Petting Cat,” a small stone statue. It’s said that touching its head and setting a photo of it as your phone’s wallpaper can make your wishes come true. This ritual holds a special significance for locals and attracts many visitors hoping for good luck. The adorable appearance of the Stone-Petting Cat makes it irresistible not to take several photos, creating precious memories of our trip. 📸
Besides the prosperity cats, Imado Shrine is also renowned for its rich culture of love. The shrine offers two types of ema (votive tablets): regular and those dressed in kimonos. Singles can write their wishes for finding a good partner on the regular ema, while those who have found their significant other can write their wishes on the kimono-dressed prosperity cat ema to give thanks. These ema are uniquely attractive and draw many couples who come to pray for happiness. 💕
The shrine’s amulets are incredibly cute, available in various styles. We particularly liked the matchmaking amulets and the triple prosperity cats. These small souvenirs are not only meaningful but also the best mementos of our trip. Unfortunately, we forgot to draw a mini prosperity cat fortune that day, giving us a reason to come back! 🎋
Our visit to Imado Shrine deeply impressed us with its charm. From the various cat decorations inside the shrine to the friendly shrine staff, everything made us feel warm and happy. Especially the sleeping white cat added a lot of fun to our itinerary. It was Friday, and with few people around, we could leisurely appreciate every corner—a truly wonderful experience. We hope that on our next visit, we can draw the mini prosperity cat fortune to bring even more good luck and happiness into our lives! 🍀
We highly recommend Imado Shrine to all who love cats and Japanese culture. This place is not only filled with love and blessings but also a perfect spot to experience the unique charm of Japan. 💕🗾
