Atago Shrine: Known for Its Formidable Stone Steps and Unique Cultural Experience Atop the highest natural terrain mountain in Tokyo’s 23 wards, lies Atago Shrine – a hidden gem. Constructed in 1603 by shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu, the shrine’s purpose was to safeguard Tokyo from calamities, thus standing as a representation of Japanese culture and values … Continue reading [Tokyo] Stairway of Success (愛宕神社 出世の石段)