Kunozan Toshogu Shrine
Kunozan Toshogu Shrine
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8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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orirune
Fukuoka, Japan871 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
On the morning of Monday, October 16th, I took the ropeway from Nihon-daira and visited the shrine. I had visited Nikko Toshogu before, but this shrine was quite small in comparison.
However, the structure and design of the main shrine building were very similar, and it was a stately reminder of the prosperity of the Tokugawa family.
Behind the main shrine building is Ieyasu's grave, protected by a sacred tree and exuding a solemn atmosphere.
The only drawback is that the stone steps leading to the shrine are very high, and it is quite difficult to go up and down.
From the side of the approach to the shrine, you can see Suruga Bay, and it made me think about how this area was originally Tokugawa's territory.
There is a museum beside the approach, but since there is an admission fee, I don't think it's worth seeing unless you are very interested.
However, the structure and design of the main shrine building were very similar, and it was a stately reminder of the prosperity of the Tokugawa family.
Behind the main shrine building is Ieyasu's grave, protected by a sacred tree and exuding a solemn atmosphere.
The only drawback is that the stone steps leading to the shrine are very high, and it is quite difficult to go up and down.
From the side of the approach to the shrine, you can see Suruga Bay, and it made me think about how this area was originally Tokugawa's territory.
There is a museum beside the approach, but since there is an admission fee, I don't think it's worth seeing unless you are very interested.
Written November 1, 2023
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ewalker10900
Yokohama, Japan8,261 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
Sunpu is becoming increasingly popular due to the 2023 Taiga drama "What will Ieyasu do?". Nikko Toshogu Shrine is a large World Heritage Site, but Kunozan is the place where Ieyasu's remains were buried. I visited on a weekday, so it was nice that it was empty. Should I visit by ropeway from Nihon-daira? Or should I take a bus from Shizuoka Station to Kunozanshita and climb the 1,159 steps? Please wear sneakers.
Written August 4, 2023
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ひろ44
Niigata, Japan3,094 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
I've visited Nikko Toshogu Shrine many times, but this is my first time to visit the shrine.
I came from Nihondaira by ropeway.
It's a national treasure.
Glitzy carvings can be seen throughout.
I found an upside-down hollyhock on the roof.
I came from Nihondaira by ropeway.
It's a national treasure.
Glitzy carvings can be seen throughout.
I found an upside-down hollyhock on the roof.
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Written September 15, 2024
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NOPPO185
Fujisawa, Japan1,343 contributions
May 2023
Shizuoka Toshogu Shrine is dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, who is now famous for the historical drama. It is common to visit by ropeway from Nihon-daira. Even though it was my second visit, I hardly remembered anything except for Ieyasu's mausoleum. If it hadn't been featured in the historical drama, I might not have come. Nikko Toshogu Shrine is more famous, so it can't be helped. Compared to Nikko, I'd give it 4 stars... If you visit Nihon-daira's "Yume Terrace" as well, it will be a good study of geography and history.
Written August 5, 2023
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Kimitaka S
Taichung, Taiwan15,193 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
Prior to Nikko, Tokugawa Ieyasu was buried here, and like Nikko, it also has a mausoleum. It is inferior to Nikko in terms of size and number of tourists, but the view of Suruga Bay from the top of the mountain and the architecture of Toshogu Shrine are wonderful. This Toshogu Shrine is the only one designated national treasure in Shizuoka Prefecture.
Written August 31, 2023
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yurigozen
Tokyo, Japan154 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
Last time I tried to climb Mount Kuno from Nihon-daira, but this time I climbed the stone steps on the sea side. It was a hard climb that took nearly 30 minutes with fairly steep stairs. But the view was amazing. The horizon of the Pacific Ocean and the glittering scenery were spectacular.
Written April 13, 2024
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treesrgreenie
Adelaide, Australia177 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
Climb uneven stone steps to the coloured shrine. Then keep climbing up up up to the tomb at the very top. A peaceful resting place and worth over 200 big steps. Nice bronze & stone lanterns & pillars along the way.
Written January 18, 2020
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AKIRA D
Naka-gun, Japan1,474 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
I've been there several times on bike tours and drives.
I'll skip the stories that everyone has posted.
This time I visited using the ropeway.
The TV show "What Will Ieyasu Do?" is popular, so it was bustling despite the heat.
I had decided to buy Tokugawa Cola as a souvenir, but the vending machine at Toshogu Shrine was sold out, so I returned disappointed, but then I found it being sold in the souvenir shop at the ropeway and bought a lot.
I'll skip the stories that everyone has posted.
This time I visited using the ropeway.
The TV show "What Will Ieyasu Do?" is popular, so it was bustling despite the heat.
I had decided to buy Tokugawa Cola as a souvenir, but the vending machine at Toshogu Shrine was sold out, so I returned disappointed, but then I found it being sold in the souvenir shop at the ropeway and bought a lot.
Written August 4, 2023
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Kinko_12
Little Rock, AR169 contributions
Jul 2016 • Friends
Shizuoka Station is about an hour from Tokyo and 68 minutes from Nagoya by Shinkansen. I met a Japanese Facebook friend who lives in Florence, Italy for the first time there, and the tourist information center recommended us to go to Kunozan Toshogu. Both of us have been to the Toshogu Shrine in Nikko, and we were curious what this Toshogu Shrine looks like at Kunozan. We obtained coupons at the information center, which helped us save a few dollars. We took a 10:30 bus from Gate No.11 at the North Exit of the station to get to Nihondaira (580 yen/40 minutes).
There are several buses running throughout the day. From Nihondaira, which is one of Japan's 100 most scenic spots where you can see Mt.Fuji, we took a cable car. The round trip costs 1,100 yen and with a coupon it is 990 yen. The ride is rather short (5 minutes) and expensive, but the beautiful scenery is worth it. (How many times can you experience this in your life time?) The other option was walking, and we did not want to do it on a hot summer day. The Shrine is located on top of Kunozan (270m) and it was constructed 19 years earlier than the one in Nikko. The scale, being on the mountain top, is not as big as the one in Nikko, but the architectures are beautiful. The main hall is a national treasure - is unique style, bright colors, and construction materials are gorgeous. There was a small exhibition box with Ieyasu's Gundam plastic model, too!! Regular admission to the shrine is 500 yen but with a coupon it is 400 yen for adults. If you combine the Shrine and the museum, it is 800 yen (with coupon 700 yen).You can use the coupon for up to 5 people.The museum houses many items which the Tokugawa Shoguns owned. I especially liked Ieyasu's clock from Spain. There is a small shop-cafe near the museum, and my friend and i had matcha soft ice cream with Abakawa mochi (local sweets), sweet red beans, and corn flakes (400 yen) and ate the delicious dessert looking at the sky and the ocean from there. It was an exciting and relaxing trip.
There are several buses running throughout the day. From Nihondaira, which is one of Japan's 100 most scenic spots where you can see Mt.Fuji, we took a cable car. The round trip costs 1,100 yen and with a coupon it is 990 yen. The ride is rather short (5 minutes) and expensive, but the beautiful scenery is worth it. (How many times can you experience this in your life time?) The other option was walking, and we did not want to do it on a hot summer day. The Shrine is located on top of Kunozan (270m) and it was constructed 19 years earlier than the one in Nikko. The scale, being on the mountain top, is not as big as the one in Nikko, but the architectures are beautiful. The main hall is a national treasure - is unique style, bright colors, and construction materials are gorgeous. There was a small exhibition box with Ieyasu's Gundam plastic model, too!! Regular admission to the shrine is 500 yen but with a coupon it is 400 yen for adults. If you combine the Shrine and the museum, it is 800 yen (with coupon 700 yen).You can use the coupon for up to 5 people.The museum houses many items which the Tokugawa Shoguns owned. I especially liked Ieyasu's clock from Spain. There is a small shop-cafe near the museum, and my friend and i had matcha soft ice cream with Abakawa mochi (local sweets), sweet red beans, and corn flakes (400 yen) and ate the delicious dessert looking at the sky and the ocean from there. It was an exciting and relaxing trip.
Written July 29, 2016
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kumamonk
Singapore103 contributions
Aug 2013 • Friends
Kunozan Toshogu Shrine is located at the top of Kunozan, a small mountain where you will need to climb 1,200 steps up the stone stairs. Please wear comfy footwear as the steps are rocky and uneven. I was surprised that it was not as tiring as I thought to climb the thousand over stairs. If you really cannot climb stairs, you can also take the ropeway from Nihondaira and walk down the stairs after that. I highly recommend taking the stairs up though.
To get to the foot of Kunozan, we took a bus from JR Shizuoka station and walked to the foot of the mountain in about 3 minutes. This shrine is dedicated to one of Japan's most famous leader, Tokugawa Ieyasu. From the shrine, you can take the ropeway to Nihondaira where you can see Mount Fuji on a clear day, Unfortunately, I could not see Mount Fuji on that day as it was cloudy. A must-visit if you are in Shizuoka!
To get to the foot of Kunozan, we took a bus from JR Shizuoka station and walked to the foot of the mountain in about 3 minutes. This shrine is dedicated to one of Japan's most famous leader, Tokugawa Ieyasu. From the shrine, you can take the ropeway to Nihondaira where you can see Mount Fuji on a clear day, Unfortunately, I could not see Mount Fuji on that day as it was cloudy. A must-visit if you are in Shizuoka!
Written October 5, 2013
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山頂なので風も強いし、寒いですよ。ロープウエイで行っても久能山の階段を上らなければならないし、久能山の階段は段差が大きいので上がるのに集中したほうがいいです。そのため、手袋、マフラー、帽子かフード付きのコートをお勧めします。
Written February 3, 2020
If I have time for only this shrine or should I visit the unesco Sengentaisha shrine?
Written December 28, 2018
If you could make it both of them, would be the best! But if you have not much time, this tosho-gun is located top of the mountain, although there is rope way, need to climb up steps. But pretty much worth for that.
Sengentaisha is much easier to go, and bigger building.
Written December 29, 2018
Can we see the Mt.Fuji on the end of May cuz we r not sure how the weather in there then? Tks
Written May 1, 2018
Weather in May is better than June or July with more sunny days. But when the remember goes higher than 17 degree ℃, the moisture in air make the mountain difficult to see. It is usually said that the possibility to see Mt. Fuji is 40 %.
Written May 3, 2019
vorrei sapere a chi vi siete rivolti per fare il minitour a shizuoka per vedere Miho Pine tree Grove, Nihondaira Plateau and Kunozan Toshogu Shrine e possibile prendere un taxi dalla stazione per fare quasto itinerario, quanto savete speso? a me un agente di viaggio locale mi ha chiesto 42000 yen circa 350euro avete qualche indicazione grazie saro a shizioka il 31/03/2018
Written March 20, 2018
Hi, xlcapris. What would you like to know about this attraction?
I'll be visiting KunozanToshogu Shrine in Shizuoka in about 2 months and want to trek up the face of the mountain(1000 plus stairs) from the south east(sea) rather than the easy ropeway from the west. I always like to make an effort to get where I'm going rather than the easy way out.
I have seen a note on Japan Guide that you can take a bus from Shimizu Station to Kunozan-shita bus stop (久能山下) along the bay, from where you climb to the shrine taking about a 20 minutes(depending upon your fitness).
Can anyone confirm whether this bus route is still available and if so, the bus no. from Shimizu Station and frequency of service.
Also, can you take the same route(in reverse) back to Shimizu Station.
Thanks in anticipation of a positive reply
Xlcapries
Sydney, Australia
Written August 22, 2017
Hi. For bus details you would be best to check time tables on line for the area
Written August 29, 2017
Mike,
Can you tell me how to get to the Shrine and Nihondaira Park from the Port? We will be visiting by cruise ship. If by taxi, do you know the cost.
Thank you
Written January 19, 2015
あなたが、港から公園までタクシーを利用するならば約3000円必要とするでしょう。
公園行きのバスは430円（片道）で行けます。たくさんのタイムテーブルがあります。
Written January 28, 2015
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