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Kunozan Toshogu Shrine
Kunozan Toshogu Shrine · 久能山東照宮
Kunozan Toshogu honours Tokugawa Ieyasu. Examine vivid colours and carvings up close on its National Treasure buildings. After Nihondaira views, take the ropeway to the shrine.
Visitor information
Admission
For senior high school students and older, shrine admission is ¥700, museum admission ¥600 and combined admission ¥1,200. Elementary and junior high school students pay ¥300 for either separate ticket or ¥500 combined. Ropeway fares are additional.
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Opening hours
Shrine worship hours are 09:00–17:00, reception until 16:50. The shrine is listed as open year-round. Check separate information for museum visits or special events.
What to see at Kunozan Toshogu Shrine
Carvings and colours on National Treasure buildings
The shrine buildings' colours and decoration are highlights. Examine the carved details during your worship visit.
How to get to Kunozan Toshogu Shrine
Take Nihondaira Ropeway from Nihondaira to Kunozan Station, about five minutes each way. After alighting, climb about 80 steps to the shrine buildings. Return down the steps to Kunozan Station and take the ropeway. In the basic timetable, first Nihondaira departure is 09:10 and last Kunozan return is 17:00. Choose both services around visit-date operating notices.
Shizutetsu Nihondaira Ropeway visitor guide Nihondaira Ropeway one-way ride time
Visiting tips
Steps remain after the ropeway
About 80 steps lead from Kunozan Station to the shrine buildings. The roughly five-minute ropeway ride excludes ticketing, queues and stair walking. After visiting, return by the steps to Kunozan Station.
Shizutetsu Nihondaira Ropeway visitor guide Nihondaira Ropeway one-way ride time
Scheduled ropeway suspension December 1–21, 2026
Nihondaira Ropeway is scheduled to suspend service December 1–21, 2026 for equipment works. You cannot use it to reach the shrine from Nihondaira during that period. Check operator notices if your dates overlap.
Questions about Kunozan Toshogu Shrine
Does the shrine ticket include the museum and ropeway?
Museum and ropeway are excluded. For the museum too, buy a separate museum ticket or the shrine/museum combination. Ropeway fares are separate.
Kunozan Toshogu fees Shizutetsu Nihondaira Ropeway visitor guide
Official sources
- Kunozan Toshogu fees ·
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- Shizutetsu Nihondaira Ropeway visitor guide ·
- Shizutetsu December ropeway suspension ·
- Nihondaira Ropeway one-way ride time ·
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