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
Google Maps URL
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.
The shrine looks so ornate inside, I wouldn’t have thought to see toys inside, that interesting that people have left them. I must admit I hadn’t heard of this person before off to find out more about him
The toys take up a small space in the shrine grounds. They were in a display case so I don’t think people left them there.
It’s always so interesting to learn about different cultures and traditions. Thank you for also adding the public transport directions, I always tend to get lost!
I get lost often too. I’m nothing without Google Maps, haha.
I’d never heard of the KUNŌZAN TŌSHŌGŪ SHRINE. I’d love to learn more of the history behind who he was and why he was such a fearsome ruler. A bonus has to be seeing Mount Fuji from such a great vantage point, but either way, the views are really pretty!
This sounds like a fascinating place to visit. I love learning about history and different cultures.
Looks like I am going to have to hit this place up when I visit Tokyo. This shrine looks amazing and would like to take in the history as well.
This shrine is not in Tokyo, but Shizuoka. It’s an hour or so away from Tokyo if you take the bullet train.
Your video is great! I love how you showcased nature and the stunning architecture. The history looks to be truly a one of a kind experience.
Thanks! I love making videos. 🙂
Thanks for the tips about Kunōzan Tōshōgū. I didn’t know about this shrine before. I would definitely include this in my to-go places in Japan. Those decors look marvelous. Thanks for the video, it makes the place so alive!
I lived in Tokyo for a year and did not know about it. Thank you for this marvelous share
Actually, the shrine is in Shizuoka Prefecture. Not that far from Tokyo if you take the shinkansen.
What a beautiful shrine! I love all of the detail, including the toys inside! You don’t see that kind of thing in a shrine very often!