Shikinaisha

Atago Shrine (Kyoto)

愛宕神社

/ Atago Jinja

Admission
Free
Goshuin (Temple Seal)
300 yen
Access
See details
Hours
24 hours

Overview

Atago Shrine sits atop Mount Atago (924m) northwest of Kyoto, serving as the head of approximately 900 Atago shrines across Japan. As the supreme shrine of fire prevention, Kyoto households traditionally keep an Atago talisman in their kitchen. The annual Sennichi-mairi on July 31 is believed to grant a thousand days' worth of blessings.

History

Founding

📜According to tradition
701 [Taiho 1]

Head shrine of approximately 900 Atago shrines nationwide, all dedicated to fire prevention.

Enshrined Deities

Homusubi No Mikoto
primary Deity

Blessings

Shrine Network

Atago Head shrine (souhonsha)

Practical Information

Location Coordinates

35.0606, 135.6339

Physical Address

1 Saga Atago-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

京都府京都市右京区嵯峨愛宕町1

Access

Arashiyama Station (JR Sagano Line)

Hours

24 hours

Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team

What is Atago Shrine (Kyoto)?

Atago Shrine sits atop Mount Atago (924m) northwest of Kyoto, serving as the head of approximately 900 Atago shrines across Japan. As the supreme shrine of fire prevention, Kyoto households traditionally keep an Atago talisman in their kitchen. The annual Sennichi-mairi on July 31 is believed to grant a thousand days' worth of blessings.

Where is Atago Shrine (Kyoto) located?

Atago Shrine (Kyoto) is located in Kyoto-shi, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto. The full address is: 1 Saga Atago-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto.