Atago Daigongen Shrine

What it is

• A service shrine for Nakahikawa Shrine.
• Dedicated to the deity Atago Daigongen.
• Founded in February 1729 by Fumon-in temple parishioners.
• Relocated to its current site in 1959.

What to see

• A stone lantern from Zojoji Temple's Tokugawa mausoleum.
• The lantern was dedicated to Tokugawa Ietsugu's mausoleum.

When to go

• New Year's Day Festival is on January 1st.
• Setsubun Festival is on February 3rd.
• The Grand Festival is on August 10th.
• Shichi-Go-San Festival is in November.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.