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Kuromon Gate – Atago Shrine loop from Toenkyo Bridge

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Kuromon Gate – Atago Shrine loop from Toenkyo Bridge

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129

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Kuromon Gate – Atago Shrine loop from Toenkyo Bridge

05:30

12.8km

1,110m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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346 m

View of the River from the Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

1.17 km

Deer in the Forest

Highlight • Forest

You can encounter different animals when it's not too busy, like deer

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2.48 km

Viewpoint

4.38 km

Atago Shrine

Highlight • Religious Site

Atago-Jinja is a Shinto shrine dedicated to a Kami of fire with an annual procession up the mountain in July. No admission fee, the priests sell omamori in the shrine.

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6.38 km

Tsukinowa-dera

Highlight • Religious Site

Tsukinowa-dera is a small Buddhist temple. The path through Tsukinowa-dera is only open between 9 am and 5 pm, so plan your hike accordingly.

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8.09 km

Kuya Falls Torii Gate

Highlight • Religious Site

Follow the stream upwards to get to the Kuya Falls

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8.35 km

Kuya Falls and Shrine

Highlight • Waterfall

Little shrine below the waterfall. The stairs lead through abandonded huts.

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11.9 km

View of the River

Highlight • Viewpoint

12.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

2.12 km

288 m

160 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.10 km

1.48 km

1.14 km

640 m

450 m

Elevation

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Highest point (870 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 28 July

33°C

23°C

47 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

November 12, 2024,Kyoto 🇯🇵: Mount Atago + Jinja Shrine 愛宕神社

Today we went up Mount Atago 🏔️ with full strength and energy. The way up is steep and strenuous, as is the way back down. The journey is the destination...☺️ Once you get to the top, the Jinja Shrine is delightful. Atago Gonsen lives up here. He is supposed to protect Kyoto from fire 🔥. You can find more information …

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Kuromon Gate – Atago Shrine loop from Toenkyo Bridge

View of the River from the Bridge

Deer in the Forest

Kuromon Gate

Atago Shrine

Tsukinowa-dera

Kuya Falls Torii Gate

Kuya Falls and Shrine

View of the River

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