Atago Jinja, Shinto shrine on Mount Atago, Ukyō-ku, Japan
The shrine stands at the summit of Mount Atago, featuring traditional wooden structures, stone lanterns, and multiple shrine buildings across the grounds.
Founded in the eighth century by En no Gyōja, the shrine became a central location for Shugendō practices and mountain worship traditions.
Atago Shrine functions as the primary shrine among nine hundred Atago shrines across Japan, dedicated to fire protection deity Atago Gongen.
The shrine opens daily and welcomes visitors who can reach it through a mountain path, with the Sen-nichi Tsuyasai festival occurring on July 31.
The shrine houses multiple deities including Izanami no Mikoto and Ōkuninushi, while its main hall holds status as an Important Cultural Property.
Location: Ukyō Ward
Founders: En no Gyōja
Website: http://atagojinjya.jp
GPS coordinates: 35.05994,135.63445
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:22
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