Atago Shrine

What it is

• One of the Atago Shrines based on Atago worship.
• Part of the Sendai Goshaguri (Sendai Five Shrines Tour).
• Enshrines Kagutsuchi, the god of fire.
• Also enshrines Amaterasu Omikami and Toyouke Omikami.

What to see

• Main hall and worship hall are city cultural properties.
• Three munefuda (ridge tags) record constructions.
• Two large ema (votive tablets) from 1724.
• Views from Mount Atago, 75 meters high.

When to go

• Annual festival is held on July 23rd and 24th.

Getting there

• 10-minute walk from Atagobashi Station.
• Sendai Subway Namboku Line.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.