Atago Shrine
Minato
· Landmarks
Atago Shrine is a historic shrine located at the top of Atago Mountain in Minato, Tokyo. It is famous for praying for fire prevention, good fortune, and success in life, and has been an important center of faith protecting the city of Tokyo since the Edo period. The shrine was established in 1603, reportedly commissioned by Tokugawa Ieyasu, and is affiliated with the main shrine in Kyoto. The environment within the shrine is lush and green, with cherry blossoms in spring, greenery in summer, autumn leaves, and winter snow, making it a rare tranquil natural space in the city center. The famous 'Stairs of Success' and the 'Thousand-Day Pilgrimage and Hozuki Market' held every June attract many office workers and tourists to visit and take photos.
