Hiking to the Sacred Summit: The Fourth Expedition π
The highest peak within Tokyo's city limits, though it only reaches an elevation of less than 30 meters, still holds the title of the highest point in the area. π’π Climbing it is said to bring success and recognition. Below is some information about Atago Shrine. Atago Hill in Minato - ku, Tokyo, is the highest natural hill within Tokyo's 23 wards, with an elevation of about 25.7 meters. π’π At the summit stands Atago Shrine. Established in 1603 by order of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the shrine enshrines Homusubi no Mikoto, the god of fire prevention. In front of the shrine is the "Isshin no Danzaka," a set of 86 stone steps with a gradient of about 37 degrees. Legend has it that the samurai Magobei Kizuki once rode his horse up these steps to present plum blossoms to Shogun Tokugawa Iemitsu, which is why they are called the "Isshin no Danzaka." π’π Atago Hill is also home to the NHK Broadcasting Museum, which houses precious materials on the history of Japanese broadcasting. #Tokyo π
