Atago Shrine

愛宕神社

Atago Shrine is said to have been the Western Governing Commission (Kyushu Tandai) of the magistrate’s office (Chinzai Tandai) during the Kamakura and Muromachi Shogunates. The renka poet Sogi also praised the scenery in the surrounding area. The shrine is well-known for what was called the “Atago Incarnation”, which was popular at the beginning of the Edo Era (early 1600’s).
At 68 meters (roughly 223 feet) above sea level, the shrine grounds offer a spectacular view of Hakata Bay. Atago Shrine truly comes to life with the 700,000 people who visit at the New Year; it also plays host to a New Year’s Festival (January 23-24), Cherry Blossom Viewing Festival (April 1-15), Tanabata (Star Festival; July 7), Hozuki Summer Festival (July 20-21), Shichi-go-san (November 15), Fire Festival (December 5), and the Dai-Saito Homa Ceremony of Shinto and Buddhist Realms.

About the Building: Built in 72 AD
Accessibility: Guide dogs permitted

Address (Japanese)	819-0015　福岡県福岡市西区愛宕2-7-1
Address	2-7-1 Atago, Nishi Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka
Telephone Number	092-881-0103（鷲尾愛宕神社）
Contact	Atago Shrine
Fax Number	092-883-9200
Open	Open Year-Round
Price	Free
Car Park	50 vehicles
Access	By train 窶・10 minute walk from Muromi Subway Station By bus 窶・10 minute walk from Nishitetsu “Atago Shita” Bus stop