Mount Atago, Sacred mountain in Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Mount Atago rises 924 meters above Kyoto, featuring stone steps through dense forests leading to the summit where a shrine stands.
The mountain became a religious center 1300 years ago when Buddhist monk Taicho-zenji established it as a pilgrimage destination alongside En-no-gyoza.
The Sennichi Mairi pilgrimage occurs annually from July 31 to August 1, with thousands climbing at night for fire protection blessings.
The ascent from Kiyotaki village covers 4 kilometers of steep terrain, requiring 3 to 5 hours for a round trip with limited facilities.
As the highest peak in Kyoto, Mount Atago houses the main shrine of a network of 900 fire protection shrines across Japan.
Location: Atago
Elevation above the sea: 25.69 m
GPS coordinates: 35.66477,139.74875
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:48
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