Atago Shrine

This Shinto shrine is located an hour and a half to a two hour climb from the Shikimigahara, Kiyotaki, and Mizuo trailheads. This shrine is the head of all the around 900 Atago shrines in the country. Originally founded as the Hakuunji Temple in 781, the temple was later abolished in the Meiji period and later resurrected in the modern day as a Shinto shrine. The shrine is believed to protect worshippers from fires and is also widely known as a sacred place which bustles with visitors from not only within the prefecture but also across Japan. During the Sennichi Tsuyasai festival, held from the evening of July 31 until the early morning of August 1 each year, the approach to the shrine is lit up with torches, attracting tens of thousands of visitors.

Spot details

Address: Kyoto Kyoutoshi Ukyou-ku Sagatagochou Map
Area: Arashiyama / Sagano / Takao Area
Phone: 0758610658
Hours: 9:00-16:00 (15:00-15:30 during the 1000 Sunday visit until Evenings, winter season to prevent danger)
Closed: open everyday
Fees: Free
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1,001-3,000yen
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes