Shizuoka travel
Kunozan Toshogu Shrine
Kunozan Toshogu Shrine · 久能山東照宮
Kunozan Toshogu Shrine is dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu. Its National Treasure shrine buildings feature rich colours and detailed carvings. Visit by ropeway after taking in the views from Nihondaira.
Visitor information
Admission
For senior secondary students and adults, shrine admission is JPY 700, museum admission JPY 600, or JPY 1,200 for both. For primary and junior secondary students, each costs JPY 300, or JPY 500 for both. Ropeway fares are additional.
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Opening hours
The shrine is open 9 am–5 pm, with admission until 4:50 pm. It is listed as open every day. Check the relevant information separately for the museum or special events.
What to see at Kunozan Toshogu Shrine
Carvings and colour on National Treasure buildings
The shrine buildings’ colours and decoration are a highlight. Look closely at their carved details as you visit.
How to get to Kunozan Toshogu Shrine
Board Nihondaira Ropeway at Nihondaira Station and leave at Kunozan Station. The one-way ride takes about five minutes, followed by about 80 steps up to the shrine buildings. Return down the steps to Kunozan Station for the ropeway. The standard timetable lists the first departure from Nihondaira at 9:10 am and the last return from Kunozan at 5 pm. Choose both services using the operating notices for your visit date.
Shizutetsu Nihondaira Ropeway: visiting guide Nihondaira Ropeway: one-way riding time
Before you visit
There are steps after the ropeway
About 80 steps connect Kunozan ropeway station with the shrine buildings. The five-minute ropeway ride excludes ticketing, queues and the climb. After your visit, take the steps back to Kunozan Station.
Shizutetsu Nihondaira Ropeway: visiting guide Nihondaira Ropeway: one-way riding time
Planned ropeway closure: 1–21 December 2026
Nihondaira Ropeway is scheduled to close for equipment works from 1 to 21 December 2026. During this period, the ropeway connection from Nihondaira to the shrine is unavailable. Check the operator’s notice if your dates overlap.
Questions about Kunozan Toshogu Shrine
Does shrine admission include the museum and ropeway?
Shrine admission excludes both. To visit the museum, buy a separate museum ticket or the combined shrine and museum ticket. The ropeway fare is additional.
Kunozan Toshogu: fees Shizutetsu Nihondaira Ropeway: visiting guide
Official sources
- Kunozan Toshogu: fees ·
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- Shizutetsu Nihondaira Ropeway: visiting guide ·
- Shizutetsu: December ropeway suspension ·
- Nihondaira Ropeway: one-way riding time ·
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