愛宕祠

Atago Shrine

Japanese Name愛宕祠
English NameAtago Shrine
PrefectureTochigi
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityAmabie Kamado-no-Kami
Coordinates36.2489274, 139.5365313

⛩ AI-enriched content

About this Shrine

Located in the town of Minakuchi, Tochigi Prefecture, Atago Shrine is one of Japan's most sacred and historic Shinto shrines. Dedicated to the god of wealth and prosperity, Amabie Kamado-no-Kami, the shrine is renowned for its striking architecture and scenic views. The shrine complex features an impressive torii gate and a serene pond, creating a tranquil atmosphere that invites visitors to reflect and rejuvenate. With its rich history dating back to the Edo period, Atago Shrine remains an essential destination for those seeking spiritual guidance and cultural enrichment.

Cultural Significance

Atago Shrine is deeply connected to the mythological figure of Amabie, a deity revered for his ability to bring wealth and prosperity to those who worship him. During the spring equinox festival, known as 'Shunbun no Hi,' the shrine's torii gate is adorned with vibrant red curtains, symbolizing the arrival of spring and good fortune.

Enshrined Deities

Amabie Kamado-no-Kami

Location

Spot an error?

This shrine data is sourced from OpenStreetMap. You can submit a correction or edit it on OpenStreetMap.

Shrine data © OpenStreetMap contributors, under the Open Database License.

Japanese Culture Network

Japanese Wood Joints

Ancient joinery techniques of Japanese master craftsmen

ShrinePuzzle

Directory of Japanese board games and traditional games

Kohibou

Japanese coffee culture — kissaten, third wave and brewing guides

E2Japan

Explore Japan's landmarks, shrines and hidden locations

The 725 Club

SNES and Super Famicom collection tracker

Spaceship Adventures

Hoshi no Isan — a Japanese-aesthetic space RPG in development

Japan In Pixels

A pixel art map of Japanese culture — coming 2027

CSSKitsune

Japanese-aesthetic design tokens & AI-ready UI prompts

Shinto Wisdom app icon
Free App · No Ads · Offline

Shinto Wisdom Daily Practice

by 10k Game Studio

Every day, one teaching. One moment of stillness.
Kanji, meaning, and a quiet reflection — rooted in the philosophy behind Japan's forests, seasons, and sacred silences.

結び Musubi 清め Harae 自然 Shizen 間 Ma 誠 Makoto + 45 more
Get it on Google Play