Atago Shrine
Toranomon, Tokyo
Source: atago-jinja.com, checked 5 Oct 2026.
Atago Shrine dates from 1603 and sits on the highest natural hill in central Tokyo. You reach it by a famously steep flight of 86 stone steps, the Stairs of Success, named after a samurai who rode his horse up them to deliver plum blossoms to the shogun.
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Insider tip
Climb the main stairs, not the side path. That's the whole point. Office workers come at lunchtime to pray for career luck, so mornings are the emptiest.
What's on near Atago Shrine
Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Atago Shrine, from the weekly Tokyo events calendar.
TORANOMON HILLS CHRISTMAS 2026 (trees and illuminations)
TORANOMON HILLS CHRISTMAS 2026「COSMIC HOLIDAY」
Christmas illuminations across Toranomon Hills on the T-Deck and Step Garden, with several real fir trees dressed with balloons in the Station Atrium from 24 November.
Oktoberfest in Shiba Park (Onarimon station square), Autumn
オクトーバーフェスト in 芝公園（御成門駅前広場）～Autumn～
Time Weekdays 16:00 to 22:00, weekends and holidays 11:00 to 22:00 (2026)
Japan's official Oktoberfest brings German beer, food and a brass-band stage to the square by Onarimon station in Shiba Park for about two weeks each September.
Beautiful Moments: Bijinga, Pictures of Beautiful Women
企画展 美しい瞬間（とき）－美人画を中心に
Time Closed Mondays (open on holiday Mondays, closed the next day); works change on 10 Nov Station Kamiyacho (Hibiya Line), 8 min walk; Roppongi-itchome (Namboku Line), 5 min walk
About 70 paintings of women and scenes from Japan, China and India, 17th to 20th century, with costumes and make-up tools; Yokoyama Taikan's Night Cherry Blossoms screens are on show from 10 November.
Tokyo Christmas Market in Shiba Park
東京クリスマスマーケット2026 in 芝公園（御成門駅前広場）
Time 11:00 to 22:00, opening day 16:00 to 22:00, last entry 21:00 Station Onarimon (Toei Mita Line), 2 min walk
A traditional German Christmas market returns to Shiba Park with a roughly 14-metre Dresden-style Christmas pyramid, craft stalls from various German cities and Tokyo Tower as a backdrop. The 2026 run spans twenty-two days into Christmas Day.
The Birth of Karamono
特別展 唐物誕生
Time See the museum's page Station Roppongi-itchome (Namboku Line), 3 min walk
How Chinese bronze flower vases and other karamono became tea ceremony treasures, from ancient China onwards, with new research on how the bronzes were cast.
Smaller local events nearby
New Year's Eve rite at Atago Shrine Festival
Thu 31 Dec · Atago Shrine, Toranomon
A candlelit rite to close the year at Atago Shrine, followed by the opening of a sake barrel, with sake for visitors.
Free · 23:45 · Map · Source: Atago Shrine · 愛宕神社 除夜祭 鏡開き式
Nanakusa fire festival at Atago Shrine Festival
Thu 7 Jan · Atago Shrine, Toranomon
Last year's charms and talismans are burned at Atago Shrine, and nanakusa rice porridge is served to those attending.
Free · 11:00 · Map · Source: Atago Shrine · 愛宕神社 七草火焚き祭り
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Good to know
- What is the address of Atago Shrine?
- 1-5-3 Atago, Minato-ku, Tokyo (in Japanese: 東京都港区愛宕一丁目五番三号).
- How do I get to Atago Shrine?
- The nearest station is Kamiyacho (Hibiya Line). Atago Shrine is in Toranomon, Tokyo.
- How much does Atago Shrine cost?
- Nothing. Atago Shrine is free to visit.
- How long do you need at Atago Shrine?
- Plan for 30 min.
- When is the best time to visit Atago Shrine?
- Weekday mornings.
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