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Kunozan Toshogu Shrine

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Kunozan Toshogu Shrine is the final resting place of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate. Built in 1617, this shrine is one of the oldest of its kind and is revered for its historical significance.

The shrine complex features intricate carvings and vibrant colors, reflecting the craftsmanship of the early Edo period. Visitors reach the shrine by ascending 1,159 stone steps, a journey that offers stunning views of Suruga Bay and the surrounding area. The climb is a reminder of the reverence held for Ieyasu and the legacy he left behind.

Kunozan Toshogu Shrine not only serves as a sacred site but also as a museum that displays artifacts related to Tokugawa Ieyasu, including weapons, armor, and personal items. These exhibits offer a glimpse into the life of one of Japan's most influential figures.


Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Phone
+81 54-237-2438
Website
www.toshogu.or.jp

The area

Address
389 Negoya, Suruga Ward, Shizuoka, 422-8011, Japan

What other travelers are saying about Kunozan Toshogu Shrine

Impressive construction, also good spot to watch the shores, the strawberry farms, and the stairway you have struggled to climb up.
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Monica Jiang
Apr 7, 2018
Amazing temple. With lot of history
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Julien Vergouts
Feb 10, 2017
社務所横から、ゲート入ってから、階段登ってから、様々なアングルからでも素晴らしさが伝わります。さすが重要文化財!豪華絢爛です。
Visited on July 18, 2023. This is the first building you enter from the side of the shrine office. The plaque has the words ``Tosho Daigongen'' written in Emperor Gomizunoo's handwriting. It has beautiful colors and is decorated with statues of tapirs and other animals. There are statues on both sides, and colorful guardian dogs on both sides of the back. Both are fun to watch.
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Masazumi Ishizuka
Jul 24, 2023
Climb the long stairs from the approach to the shrine, and you'll reach this magnificent vermilion-painted gate that stands even higher up against the blue sky. The brightly colored sculptures are also amazing! The guardian dogs inside the Kongo fence on the left and right sides of the back are also a color that I have never seen before.
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齋藤健一
Apr 26, 2023


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