Nature & Hike · Kiyotaki / Arashiyama
Mount Atago 愛宕山
Kyoto's highest peak (924 m), crowned by Atago Shrine, whose fire-protection charms hang in kitchens across the city.
PriceFree
Getting thereKiyotaki bus stop (Kyoto Bus)
Time neededHalf day
AddressUkyo Ward, Kyoto
About
Mount Atago rises northwest of Kyoto and is home to Atago Shrine, head of some 900 shrines dedicated to protection from fire. The steady 2-2.5 hour climb from Kiyotaki along stone steps and cedar forest is a classic Kyoto hike; pilgrims climb overnight on July 31 for the Sennichi-mairi.
Highlights
- Atago Shrine at the summit
- Cedar forest trail with stone steps
- Kyoto's highest mountain
- Sennichi-mairi night pilgrimage (July 31)
Tips
- Bus to Kiyotaki from Kyoto Station or Arashiyama
- Buy a fire-protection charm at the summit
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