Atago Shrine
愛宕神社
Atago Shrine is a historic mountaintop shrine in a rare architectural style, dedicated to a fire deity.
What it is
- A shrine dedicated to Kagutsuchi-no-kami, a fire deity.
- Founded during the Sengoku period on a mountaintop fort.
- Designated as a town tangible cultural property.
What to see
- Main shrine building in a rare eclectic style.
- Main shrine building has a distinctive square shape.
When to go
- Visit during the Atago Shrine Annual Festival.
Getting there
- 10-minute walk from Seibu Railway Yokose Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
埼玉県秩父郡横瀬町横瀬3663-3 Open in Google Maps
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