Kunozan Toshogu

Kunozan Toshogu (久能山東照宮) is a Shinto shrine located on the top of Mount Kuno in Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. The shrine is dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate, and is one of the most important Toshogu shrines in Japan.

The shrine was built in 1617 by Ieyasu’s son, Tokugawa Hidetada, and has since been reconstructed several times. The shrine complex includes several buildings, including the main hall, the worship hall, and the stable, which houses the famous “Sacred White Horse” that Ieyasu rode during his lifetime.

The shrine is known for its elaborate decorations and carvings, which feature intricate details and gold leaf.

Kunozan Toshogu is located on the top of a mountain, and visitors can reach the shrine by climbing a long stone staircase. The climb can be steep and challenging, but the panoramic views of Shizuoka City and the Pacific Ocean from the top are well worth the effort.

Getting there

From Shizuoka Station to Kunozan Toshogu:

Bus	Shizuoka Station ↓ Ishidakaido Line (Higashioya) ↓ 24 minutes (18 stops) Higashioya Bus Stop ↓ Ishidakaido Line (Kunozan-shita) ↓ 8 minutes (9 stops) Kunokyoku-mae Bus Stop ↓ Walk about 4 minutes ↓ Kunozan Toshogu (Cost 590 yen)

Details

Hours	9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Admission	Adults: 500 yen Elementary school and Junior high school student: 200 yen
Phone	+81 54-237-2438
Address	390 Negoya, Suruga Ward, Shizuoka, 422-8011
Official Website	https://www.toshogu.or.jp/english/