Atago Jinja
📍 Saitama, Iruma City · 3-7-32 Toyooka, Iruma City, Saitama
About
Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)
Website www.meijijingu.or.jp/en/
History
Atago Jinja in Toyooka, Iruma, enshrines the deity of fire—a kami of tremendous protective power. The white fox has witnessed fire's terrible strength, yet here resides the god who commands and harmonizes that force. Merchants and tradespeople visit to seek prosperous business and protection from calamity. This ancient shrine guards both the flames of commerce and the heartfires of home.
Benefits
Fire protectionDisaster preventionBusiness prosperity