Atago Jinja is my neighborhood shrine and is located on the North side of my apartment building. There were a good number of people there today but it was relatively quiet compared to some of the other better known shrines and temples.
Atago Jinja was built by the first Edo era shogun, Tokugawa Ieyasu, in 1603. It is built on Atagoyama (Atago hill) which is the highest location in Tokyo's 23 wards. The steep steps are said to be a symbol for success in life and it is considered good luck to climb them. They are also famous for a young samurai who rode his horse up them to deliver a plum gift to his lord.
May you be successful in 2005...
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