Nagasaki Omagari Neko Shrine in Nagasaki

Nagasaki Omagari Neko Shrine is a place of worship near Meganebashi Bridge that honors crooked-tailed cats, whose curved tails are associated with good fortune. It also connects those blessings with cat protection: donations support cat protection groups across Japan, while proceeds from charms and souvenirs support rescue cats. You can encounter it as stop 2 of 6 on Nagasaki's Narrative.

What is Nagasaki Omagari Neko Shrine?

Established in 2019, the shrine is dedicated to Omagari Neko, the “tail-bending cat.” The name refers to cats with crooked or kinked tails, a feature closely associated with Nagasaki and with the idea that these cats carry fortune.

Why are the cats at Omagari Neko Shrine considered lucky?

The curved tail is said to hook and secure good luck, so the cats are treated as symbols of fortune rather than simply as an unusual local curiosity. The shrine’s devotees also seek blessings for the health and longevity of their feline companions.

What can you see at Nagasaki Omagari Neko Shrine?

Within the shrine, you can encounter Osome Nekosama, a cat-shaped deity shown cradling a kitten. The figure is believed to bring prosperity and domestic safety.

Look for cat-themed ema and goshuincho, along with cat charms and souvenirs. These objects give the shrine’s cat devotion a visible form, while the associated donations and purchases also support its stated protection work.

How does the shrine support cats beyond good luck?

Its purpose includes reducing the suffering of cats and fostering a harmonious habitat. Donations serve cat protection groups across Japan, and the source description states that proceeds from charms and souvenirs support rescue cats across the country.

That combination is central to the place: asking for a companion’s health and longevity is paired with support for cats that need protection. If you know someone who would appreciate a shrine where a lucky-tail belief leads to practical help for rescue cats, send them this page before a Nagasaki visit.

Where is Nagasaki Omagari Neko Shrine?

The shrine is near Nagasaki’s Meganebashi Bridge. To encounter the cat-shaped deity, lucky-tail symbolism, and cat-protection purpose as part of an interactive route, discover it through Nagasaki's Narrative.