When Tokugawa Ieyasu died, Kunōzan Tōshōgū in Shizuoka Prefecture was built to enshrine his remains. They were lated moved to Nikko, but it is said that a part still remains in its original resting place. To this day, Kunōzan Tōshōgū remains a spectacular feat—an ornate shrine fit for a fearsome ruler. Check outthe video below for more information.
Kunōzan Tōshōgū Shrine and Museum
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Business Hours: 08:30-17:00 (April to September); 08:30-16:00 (October to March). Ropeway may not be available in December due to maintenance.
Admission Fees:
Shrine & Museum
| Shrine Only | Museum Only | Shrine + Museum | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult (16 and up) | JPY 500 | 400 | 800 |
| Child (6-15) | 200 | 150 | 300 |
Nihondaira Ropeway
09:10-17:15 (April to September)
09:10-16:15 (October to March)
| One-way | Round trip | +Shrine & Museum | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult (13 and up) | JPY 600 | 1,150 | 1,750 | |||||
| Child | 300 | 550 | 1,300 (13-15 y.o.) | 800 (6-12 y.o.) |
Access: From Shizuoka Station, you can either take the bus going to Nihondaira or Kunōzanshita. Fare costs JPY 440 (one-way).
Recommended Route: The route I took was bus to Kunōzanshita (approx 30 mins) → 1,000 stone steps (20-30 mins) → Kunōzan Tōshōgū Shrine → Museum → Ropeway to Nihondaira → Nihondaira → Bus to Shizuoka Station. The bus times on Google Maps are pretty accurate and reliable.
Others: Audio guide available for JPY 500/unit.
