Kunozan Toshogu Shrine Complete Travel Guide
Kunozan Toshogu is the original mausoleum shrine of Tokugawa Ieyasu, built on a coastal hill near Shizuoka City and reached either by a scenic ropeway from Nihondaira or a long stone staircase, with ornate National Treasure buildings and sweeping views of Suruga Bay.
Quick Facts
Best Things to Do
- Ride the Nihondaira Ropeway across the valley to the shrine, a short scenic 5-minute crossing over tea fields and coastline.
- Visit the ornately decorated shrine buildings, designated a National Treasure, built as Tokugawa Ieyasu's original mausoleum.
- Climb to Ieyasu's tomb at the top of the shrine grounds.
- Stop at the small museum for artifacts connected to Ieyasu and the Tokugawa shogunate before heading back down.
Tickets and Fees
Checked in July 2026: shrine admission runs around yen 700 for adults, with a combined shrine-plus-museum ticket around yen 1,200; the Nihondaira Ropeway round trip is roughly yen 1,250 for adults, charged separately from shrine admission. Prices and hours vary by season, so check the official site before visiting.
How to Get There
From JR Shizuoka Station, take a local bus to Nihondaira (about 40 minutes), then ride the Nihondaira Ropeway to the shrine (about 5 minutes). Alternatively, buses run toward Kunozan-shita at the base of the hill, from where a stone stairway of over 1,000 steps leads up to the shrine.
Nearby Attractions
Combine with Miho no Matsubara for the classic pine-and-Fuji view, both a short drive from central Shizuoka City.
Book Before You Go
Use official information for opening hours and ticket rules, then book tours or tickets only when they fit your route.