What is the admission price for Kunozan Toshogu?

500 yen (shrine only) 400 yen (museum only) 800 yen (shrine and museum)

Kunozan Toshogu

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Kunozan Toshogu (久能山東照宮, Kunōzan Tōshōgū) is a majestic shrine dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, the powerful shogun who unified Japan and ended centuries of civil war. Located in Shizuoka, this shrine is second only to the famous Toshogu Shrine in Nikko. Tokugawa Ieyasu spent his final years at the nearby Sumpu Castle and requested a mausoleum on Mount Kunozan, where the shrine now stands. Visitors can reach the shrine by climbing over 1,000 stone steps, which wind their way up the mountain and offer breathtaking views of Suruga Bay and the surrounding coastline. For those preferring a more relaxed approach, a ropeway from the Nihondaira plateau provides easy access to the shrine.

The shrine complex features a collection of beautifully detailed red and gold buildings, each adorned with intricate carvings and vibrant paintings. Key structures include the Haiden (worship hall), the Honden (main hall), and the grand Romon Gate. Deeper within the forest lies Tokugawa Ieyasu’s tomb, a solemn and sacred site. The Museum of Kunozan Toshogu showcases a range of personal artifacts belonging to Ieyasu, such as swords, armor, and scrolls, providing a fascinating glimpse into the life of the shogun. Above the shrine, the Nihondaira plateau offers some of the best panoramic views in the region, stretching over Suruga Bay, Shimizu Port, and the iconic Mount Fuji in the distance.

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Kunozan Shrine can be reached by climbing 1,000 stone steps from the south or by taking a ropeway from the Nihondaira plateau. To reach the south entrance, take a 30-minute bus ride from Shizuoka or Shimizu Station to Kunozan-shita bus stop, then walk for 20 minutes. Alternatively, take an hourly bus from Shizuoka Station to Nihondaira (45 minutes), then ride the ropeway (5 minutes) to the shrine. The ropeway costs 700 yen one-way, 1,250 yen for a round trip, or 1,950 yen for a round trip including shrine and museum admission.