Atago Shrine, Kyoto

Name: Atago Shrine
Address: Kyoto, Japan
Telephone: +81 75-861-0658

#128 among attractions in Kyoto

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Atago Shrine is a Shinto shrine on Mount Atago, the northwest of Kyoto, Japan. Enshrined is Atago Gongen who protects Kyoto from fire. Shugendō practices and a place for worship are known from the eighth century. The late-Kamakura period Honden has been designated an Important Cultural Property. Atago Jinja is the head of nine hundred Atago shrines throughout Japan. ()

Local name: 愛宕神社 Coordinates: 35°3'36"N, 135°38'2"E

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Atago Shrine – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Which popular attractions are close to Atago Shrine?

Nearby attractions include Mount Atago, Kyoto (1 min walk), Tsukinowa-dera, Kyoto (18 min walk).