Atago Shrine
愛宕神社
Atago Shrine, a mountain-top shrine, offers unique fire prevention prayers and historical architecture.
What it is
- Head shrine of about 900 Atago Shrines.
- Dedicated to fire prevention prayers.
- Founded between 701 and 704.
- Enshrines Izanami-no-mikoto and other deities.
What to see
- Current main hall rebuilt in 1836.
- Steel torii gate with wild boar carvings.
- Located on Mount Atago, 924 meters high.
When to go
- Chinbikasai festival is held on April 24.
- Sennichi Tsuyasai festival is held from July 31 to August 1.
Getting there
- Accessible only by foot.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
京都府亀岡市千歳町国分 Open in Google Maps
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