Atago Jinja

📍 Tokyo, Minato Ward · Atago 1-5-3

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Founded 慶長8年（1603年）

Enshrined 火産霊命, 罔象女命, 大山祇命, 日本武尊

Rank 村社

Festival 9月24日（例祭）

Heritage 愛宕山参道及び男坂・女坂（港区文化財）

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Hours

9:00–17:00

Fee

¥500

Direct-write

Available

Pre-written

Unknown

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History

Atago Jinja is enshrined at the summit of Atago Mountain in Minato Ward. It was established in the 8th year of Keichō (1603) by order of Tokugawa Ieyasu as a shrine dedicated to the god of fire prevention, making it a shrine of distinguished origin. Atago Mountain, at 26 meters elevation, is the highest natural mountain in Tokyo's 23 wards and is famous for its "Steps to Success." In the Edo period, the legendary account tells of Magarikaki Heikurō riding a horse up these steep stone steps and plucking a plum blossom before Tokugawa Iemitsu, which led to the steps being called the "Steps to Success." As the deity of fire prevention, the shrine has long protected Edo, and today it continues to receive many visitors praying for improved work fortune and success in advancement. Despite its location in the heart of the city, this is a special shrine with a mysterious atmosphere.

Benefits

Advancement and success in careerImproved work fortuneProtection from fireBusiness prosperityRising fortune in competitionRemoval of misfortuneFulfillment of wishes