Atago Shrine (Tokyo)
愛宕神社
A historic hilltop shrine in Minato Ward famous for its steep stone staircase and status as the city's highest natural point.
What it is
- A Shinto shrine founded in 1603 by order of Tokugawa Ieyasu.
- The primary deity enshrined here is Homusubi no Mikoto.
- It stands on Mount Atago, the highest natural mountain in Tokyo's 23 wards.
- This site is a branch of the head Atago Shrine located in Kyoto.
What to see
- The Otoko-zaka stone staircase known as the Stairs to Success.
- A steep climb consisting of 86 steps at an approximately 40-degree slope.
- The natural summit of Mount Atago overlooking the surrounding Minato district.
When to go
- The Chigo-no-wa-kuguri festival, also known as Sennichi Mairi.
- The Hozuki-ichi market which originated at this specific shrine location.
In detail
The Atago Shrine in Minato, Tokyo, Japan is a Shinto shrine established in 1603 on the order of shōgun Tokugawa Ieyasu. The current shrine buildings on the site date from 1958.
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