Kunozan Toshogu

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Kunozan Toshogu (久能山東照宮, Kunōzan Tōshōgū) is a shrine dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, the leader who unified Japan and ended civil wars. Located in Shizuoka, this shrine is second only to Nikko’s Toshogu. Tokugawa Ieyasu spent his final years at the nearby Sumpu Castle and wished for a mausoleum on Mount Kunozan. Visitors can ascend the mountain via over 1,000 stone steps that provide stunning views of Suruga Bay and the coastline. For a more relaxing journey, a ropeway from the Nihondaira plateau offers easy access.

The shrine is a collection of intricate red and gold buildings, with carvings and paintings adorning the structures. Notable buildings include the Haiden and Honden halls, along with the Romon Gate. The shrine complex also features Ieyasu's tomb deeper within the forest. The Museum of Kunozan Toshogu exhibits Ieyasu’s personal items, including swords, armor, and scrolls. Above the shrine, the Nihondaira plateau offers spectacular views of Suruga Bay, Shimizu Port, and Mount Fuji.

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Kunozan Shrine can be reached by climbing 1,000 stone steps from the south, or by taking a ropeway from 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, 1250 yen round trip, or 1950 yen for a round trip including shrine and museum admission.